I was just 16 years old when I won my first professional fight. I was just 20 when I won my first world title. Needless to say, I came a long way from selling breads from the streets of Bukidnon Philippines.
I guess it's hunger that drove me. After I moved on from selling bread, I worked in construction during day while training at night. Four years later, the championship was mine. I thought I had made it. It took losing to realize that there was much more to be done.
I decide to strength train some more and gained about 15 pounds of muscle. However, it was important that I didn't lose any of my speed while doing it. So the sting of my punches stayed, while I add a little more power to the thumping. It worked. Asked my opponents.
Soon, I became a huge star in the Philippines, and it became impossible for me to train there. I decided to dedicate myself to my new trainer, Freddie Roach, and his gym in Los Angeles, away from distractions and able to concetrate soley on my gymwork.
In 2006, everybody named me the Fighter of the Year. I've won championship at different weight classes, and I've defeated every top stars that challenged me. Although heavyweights and middleweights are too big for me, I still want to be recognized as the best fighter in the world.
And it's all because I've learned that every win deserves a sacrifice.
Now that Manny weigh-in is below the official weight limit of 135 pounds, here's a follow-up video for those who wanted to find out what he did before the official weigh-in.
Manny has a very thorough final workout at the IBA Gym, wherein he wear a sweat suit, with the focused purpose of perspiring more so that he can shed weight faster. Manny skip breakfast and lunch before official weigh-in. But unlike before in the lower weight division, wherein he fast for a week, Manny is now more relax in his eating habits.
"It's too hot, my skin hurts," said Pacquiao. Because of the scorching hot temperature reaching as high as 42 degrees Celsius. Manny quickly left the gym after the workout. Pacquiao's Final Training Before the Diaz Fight Video
Manny Pacquiao Lost 3 lbs. in a day. Those who are keeping tabs on his weight will recall that he weighed-in at 139 lbs. six days before the fight.
Yesterday he weighed-in at just 138 lbs. But due to rigorous training and a physical gift that makes boxers lose weight faster than normal, Manny has shed 3 lbs. easily, a day before the official weight-in tommorow. Freddie Roach has said it again, and again that Manny's weight will not be a problem, and he's proven to be right. Manny's weight, because he moves up to 135 lbs. category, is now easier to manage than ever before.
Pacquiao Update: 138 lbs. Two Days Before the Fight
Pacquiao Update: 135 lbs. One Day Before the Fight
In an earlier interview with the media, Manny Pacquiao said that he is dedicating his fight to the typhoon victims.
"I already sent one of my men to extend financial help," he said. Pacquaio, who expressed sadness from the incident, promised to give more help once he gets home. Some politicians, like Iloilo Vice Gov. Rolex Suplico (his province was the most devasted in the calamity), are urging Manny to use his fame to gather international donations.
In anticipation for the weight-in for Pacquiao vs Diaz fight, Manny jog and continued his workout at the University of Las Vegas track oval earlier than scheduled because of the scorching hot temperature of Las Vegas (38 degrees Celsius). His workout included abs exercises and stretching. "I dedicate this fight to typhoon victims," said Pacquiao. The Philippines was recently devastated by super typhoon Frank, damaging hundred of millions worth of properties, injuring thousands and killing hundreds in its wake.
Pacquiao Update on his Weight: Manny Pacquiao weight in today and his body is at 139 lbs, which means that he's right on schedule, as losing four pounds in a week for the Pacquiao vs Diaz fight in scorching hot L.A. would be easy. Wild Card Gym is hot yesterday, as Los Angeles temperature rose to a record high of 106 degrees. "I even had my clothes on," Pacquiao said. Pacquiao sparred six more rounds against Julio Gamboa and Steve Quinones Saturday. All in all Pacquiao has now 136 sparring rounds. By Monday morning the Pacman will have press conference at 2 p.m. at Sta. Monica, Los Angeles.
It is earlier reported that Manny will have a morning jog on Sunday, to make up for his morning rest last Friday, but Roach decided to give Pacquiao a full rest day on Sunday.
Pacquiao Update: 139 lbs. Six Days Before the Fight
Here's the second of the series that preceded Pacquiao on Speed Bag. This is a recent video, taken a few days before, of Manny Pacquiao shadow boxing, in preparation for the Pacquiao vs Diaz fight.
Pacquiao said that moving up in weight not a problem for the upcoming Pacquiao vs Diaz fight. "I believe that I'm stronger than him at 135 pounds. I think I can fight at 140 pounds," Pacquiao said. It is interesting to note that a few weeks ago Freddie Roach said "I think he will even be stronger (at 135 lbs)."
I heard some rumors that Pacquiao's hands is slower as a result of his added weight for the upcoming Pacquiao vs Diaz fight. Here's a recent speed bag routine that The Pacman has demonstrated. You be the judge.
Pacquiao's preparation for the upcoming Pacquiao vs Diaz bout is coming to a close. Manny's work load is lessen as his strength and conditioning workout is now lighter. His previous 10 rounds sparring against three boxers, last Tuesday, is reduced to eight rounds this Thursday. All in all, Pacquiao has sparred for 122 rounds. Manny's flu is now but all gone, with him looking fresh after all the sparring sessions and workouts by Alejandro Ariza.
The Pacman's last sparring day will be on Saturday, June 21st. Sunday is scheduled for preparing luggages and gears for the Monday trip to Las Vegas.
Manny Pacquiao has a new conditioning coach. He is the Colombian native Alejandro Ariza.
His resume is pretty impressive: a college degreee in kinesiology-the science of human movement, biochemistry and nutrition with a specialization in sports at the Health Science College of Medicine in Syracuse, New York. He worked as conditioning coach of Diego Coralles, Erik Morales and Angel Manfredy as well as UFC fighter Andrei Arlovsky.
Ariza has developed a program that is scientific, comprehensive, and cutting-edge. Now that Pacquiao is moving up to the 135-pound division, Ariza said he wants to make sure the added weight will add to his power and not slow him down.
Ariza said he studied Diaz’ style before formulating the program for the Pacquiao vs Diaz fight. Ariza said he monitors Pacquiao’s heart beat, both at rest and at work. He concludes that the Pacman is in phenomenal physical condition.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Alejandro Ariza Interview
This particular video is from KRON 4, a San Francisco Bay Area News Station. This news clip introduces Manny Pacquiao as the most popular sports figure in the Philippines. A little short, and has an error at the end (Diaz is the WBC lightweight champion not Manny), but interesting point of view nonetheless.
About 500 mostly Filipino fans, many of whom arrived hours earlier, cheered for Manny Pacquiao at San Francisco, California. In this particular video, Pacquiao is demonstrating his impressive mitt work with his longtime trainer Freddie Roach. This is Pacquiao's second free workout this year in the San Francicsco Bay Area. Manny's first Open Workout this year is with Marquez (see also CBS Coverage Video).
The Filipino fans in Northern California always provide some of Pacquiao's biggest pay-per-view numbers, promoter Bob Arum said. Pacquiao wanted to pay them back with a weekend workout — and he also paid back about 60 family members and local friends by taking them to lunch at a restaurant in the Berkeley Marina after the workout.
Manny Pacquiao trains with Buboy Fernandez at Gerry Peñalosa Gym, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila.
Manny Pacquiao trained at the Mandaluyong Gym on the day that he leaves for his Los Angeles training. He is expected to fight David Diaz on June 28. The David Diaz vs Manny Pacquiao will be held at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas. Update: Excerpt of Pre-Flight Interview
"I will try to improve on my speed when I get to the Wild Card in Los Angeles," Pacquiao said when he worked out at a newly-opened gym owned by Gerry Peñalosa in Mandaluyong prior to his 10 p.m. flight to the US via Philippine Airlines.
Pacquiao said David Diaz "is someone not to be taken for granted because he has power and is determined to keep his title. Speed will play a big role for me in this fight"
...The 29-year-old current WBC super-feather king toyed with training assistant and long-time pal Buboy Fernandez during the punchmitt routine. Drenched in sweat and his arms weary from the heavy pounding from Pacquiao’s solid blows, Fernandez stepped out of the ring to tell Pacquiao that he’s had enough.
"Aren’t you a trainer of a world champion?" Pacquiao shouted at Fernandez as the crowd went wild at the boxer’s antics. "You act as though you are a trainer of a four-round fighter."
"I am not worried about not making the weight limit of 135 lbs or not being able to feel good at this weight class because I feel this would be just perfect for me, but, I don’t want to underestimate Diaz, I am just excited to get back on the ring once again," Pacquiao said.
Manny Pacquiao is set to leave Philippines this day May 12, 2008 for his Los Angeles training for the upcoming Diaz vs Pacquiao fight.
Meanwhile here's an old video of his training from Abs-Cbn Sports Unlimited hosted by Diane Castillejo. This video was taken in preparation for the Pacquiao-Morales 2nd bout. It shows how hardworking Pacquiao at training. How Manny Pacquiao Trains Video
Manny Pacquiao started his training this Thursday, April 28, in anticipation for Pacquiao vs Diaz bout. Manny has hit the boxing bag, with shadow boxing, speedball and sit-ups for conditioning at the Golingan Gym, General Santos City. Pacquiao will be training for a full week in General Santos, where long-time buddy and Filipino coach Buboy Fernandez is expected to accompany him in the training. He will then leave for Los Angeles on May 10 where he will train at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles for 7 weeks.
Many people are asking what it's like if Pacquiao and Vasquez has met at 122 lbs., well the following videos clearly shows that not only would Manny knockdown Vasquez, but it also shows how futile Vasquez punches are to Manny's body. So the answer to those who asked is: it's a mismatch.
For those who haven't seen it yet, here's a video of Manny Pacquiao vs Israel Vasquez sparring together while Manny is preparing to fight Barrera in 2003.
Freddie Roach trained Manny Pacquiao and Vasquez back then. But due to Freddie's busy schedule, Vasquez has to replace his original trainer with Justine Fortune, and Joe Goossen, finally settling for trainer Rudy Perez.
Vasquez is wearing all black, while Pacquiao is in red.
Pre-Barrera I Pacquiao vs Vasquez Sparring Video
Here they are later, before the final fight in the Pacquiao vs Morales Trilogy. By now, both are considered as one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world. Vasquez is wearing a trunks with IVC (Israel Vasquez Castaneda) on it.
Pre-Morales III Pacquiao vs Vasquez Sparring Video
About Israel Vasquez
Vazquez, in 2006, was involved in the Fight of the Year by overcoming two trips to the canvas to stop Johnny Gonzalez in dramatic fashion. Then last year, his August revenge victory over Rafael Marquez, the brother of Juan Manuel, was the consensus choice for 2007's best battle. Round three of Rafael Marquez vs Israel Vasquez 2 is considered by many to be best round for 2007. Vasquez in their third meet last March 2008 won by a split decision. The Marquez vs Vasquez rivalry is regarded as one of the most exciting trilogy of their weight class.
It was a star-studded media-driven Pacquiao Marquez 2 open workout for Manny Pacquaio with former Philippine Senator and former Philippine Basketball Association playing coach Robert Jaworski, Black Eyed Pea's Allen Pineda a.k.a. Apl.de.Ap are among the celebrities who attended this workout view. Many Filipinos from Southern California was there to witness Pacquiao.
Coach/trainer Freddie Roach said that compared to the Pacquiao's preparations against his second fight with Marco Antonio Barrera, this one is probably his best yet. Pacquiao even said that this is the hardest training he ever had, who admits that he hasn't been 100 percent focused on his boxing career, that he lost his drive and hunger, but now realized that 2008 is the year he would put all his focus on boxing. He said he will win Pacquiao Marquez 2 to prove that he's still Manny Pacquiao, that he's still hungry to train and that he still wants to be the people's champion. This year Pacquiao didn't gamble, didn't played basketball, avoided all distractions.
Roach said Manny Pacquiao has now both power in both hands, that it was just a matter of confidence, citing that he is now a more complete fighter than the last time Pacquiao met Marquez. That also in this Pacquiao vs Marquez Rematch, the Pacman is now more mature and has more experience under his belt. This video is from the GMA Network infotainment show Pinoy Records. This particular segment of the show is called Pacman on a Road, which is hosted by the basketball player Chris Tiu, shows Pacquiao's hard training. It's a little bit different than Manny Pacquiao vs Marquez 2 Open Workout Training Video at San Francisco that it includes interviews with Jinky Pacquiao, Manny's abs workout, and him having fun with the guitar.
Pacquiao vs Marquez rematch training, headed by trainer Freddie Roach and promoter Bob Arum, hosted an open media workout, last February 27, at the Titanium Training Center at 1436 Polk St. San Francisco, Califonia.
Manny Pacquiao who KOd 34 fighters challenges WBC/The Ring magazine super featherweight Mexican champion Juan Manuel Marquez who himself had 35 KOs under his belt. Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, Marquez Pacquiao II will be shown in Pay Per View that is produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View. See also Pacquiao vs Marquez 2 Live Pay Per View Tickets Schedules.
Pacquiao vs Marquez rematch will be held on Saturday, March 15, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, in a 12-round world title fight. (see also Pacquiao Marquez 2 Los Angeles Training Video).
Their 2004 world title bout ended in a controversial draw.
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Manny Pacquiao trains with Buboy Fernandez at Gerry Peñalosa Gym, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. 
Manny Pacquiao is set to leave Philippines this day May 12, 2008 for his Los Angeles training for the upcoming 
Many people are asking what it's like if Pacquiao and Vasquez has met at 122 lbs., well the following videos clearly shows that not only would Manny knockdown Vasquez, but it also shows how futile Vasquez punches are to Manny's body. So the answer to those who asked is: it's a mismatch. 
It was a star-studded media-driven 
This video is from the GMA Network infotainment show Pinoy Records. This particular segment of the show is called Pacman on a Road, which is hosted by the basketball player Chris Tiu, shows Pacquiao's hard training. It's a little bit different than 