By Artemio Dumlao, The Philippine Star, October 8, 2010
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Just like that, Manny Pacquiao, after showing signs of weakness the other day, is back in shape.
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he world’s greatest boxer showed up at the Shape Up Gym yesterday and sparred six rounds against Mexicans Glen Tapia and Michael Medina a day after skipping his roadwork and gym session due to colds.
“Wala naman (It’s nothing),” an insider quoted Pacquiao as saying.
True enough, whatever kept him inside his hotel suite the whole of Wednesday hardly showed in his sparring session that left his Pinoy trainer Buboy Fernandez saying he’s close to 85 percent ready.
Pacquiao did not go out for his morning roadwork yesterday but his handlers said he should be out at the Burnham Park today, a non-sparring day, and be with his team, including strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
Even Freddie Roach was so happy to see Pacquiao back in the gym.
“It’s normal. It happens to every boxer. Maybe it’s because of the changing weather,” said Fernandez, who doused fears that Pacquiao’s training camp has been stalled by his reported bout with sinusitis or colds. Read More >>>
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