Pacman's sparring partners are tall and tough

Manny Pacquiao marked Day One of his sparring sessions yesterday, did three rounds with Shawn Porter and found the young American light-middleweight a tough nut to crack at the Shape Up Gym in Baguio City. Pacquiao found the 21-year-old Porter, a Golden Gloves champion in 1997, a little too heavy and a little too strong than expected. But give the Filipino icon a few more days of sparring and things will definitely turn around. “It was a very good sparring,” said Team Pacquiao’s Mike Koncz. “Shawn has got the power and although obviously he’s not of the same skill level as Manny, he can punch. And that’s good because that would keep Manny’s defense up,” said the Canadian adviser of Pacquiao. Detalis:-- http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=509753&publicationSubCategoryId=69