By Mark Vester
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao feels he is physically ready to face Antonio Margarito, right now. The fight is a week away at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and Pacquiao's training camp is starting to wind down. Pacquiao's stamina has really picked up. He went thirteen rounds on the mitts with trainer Freddie Roach and there was no rest period between rounds.
"I'm excited and ready. I wish I'd fight tomorrow,” Pacquiao told ABS-CBN News.
Roach has his doubts about the camp. He didn't like how the first few weeks played out in the Philippines. Once they arrived in Los Angeles, Roach likes the way Pacquiao has picked things up. The hall-of-fame trainer expects a very big win by knockout. He is confident that Pacquiao brings way too many tools to the table.
“It’s going to be another sensational victory,” said Roach. “Everything [will hurt Margarito]! Body shots, combinations, footwork, movement.”
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