Castillo Very Impressed With Pacquiao's Speed, Strength
By Mark Vester
Former champion Jose Luis Castillo arrived a few days ago in Baguio City, Philippines to join the training camp of Manny Pacquiao. Castillo is sparring with Pacquiao to help the Filipino champ prepare for the November 14 showdown with WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto. Castillo is getting himself in shape for his own fight on November 28 in Mexico.
Castillo sparred for three rounds with Pacquiao on Tuesday, focusing heavy on throwing his trademark body shots to mimic the body punching style of Cotto. Castillo was impressed with Pacquiao's speed and the power of his left hand. He was surprised at how strong Pacquiao was at the weight.
"I felt good in the three rounds. I did my work to pressure Pacquiao constantly and to go after him with hooks to the body. His left [hand] is impressively fast and strong" said Castillo. "He is very strong and fast for the weight."
Castillo is scheduled to spar some more with Pacquiao on Thursday and Saturday.
"I believe that in the coming days I will adjust better [to the time/region] and I will be helping him better in the sparring sessions, which will only serve me well for my own preparation. His trainer Freddie Roach told me that 3 days a week I will be sparring with Pacquiao. The other days I will train and do sparring with the other boxers that are helping Pacquiao."
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