ariza's secret to pac's superb stamina

Ariza Bares Secret to Pacman?s Power Source: NICK GIONGCO | mb.com.phMANILA, Philippines ? The key to Manny Pacquiao?sstartling stamina and paralyzing power could be measured in one tiny scoop of powder that conditioning coach Alex Ariza mixes with water each time the Filipino climbs the ring for his daily workouts.Nobody knows what it is but it apparently makes Pacquiaoperform superhuman efforts coupled of course with a training regimen that puts even the finest athletes to shame.Ariza told a couple of scribes that there?s nothing so special about it, saying it?s just a concoction of supplements as he puts the light-yellow granules into an aluminum can for Pacquiaoto drink prior to another round of workout under Freddie Roach.Ariza said he has to reinforce Pacquiao?s intake of supplements because of the sheer size of Antonio Margarito, the Mexican bomber Pacquiaois facing on Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.?Margaritois big and strong,? said Ariza, implying that Pacquiaohas to stand up to his 5-11 rival?s pushing and shoving at close range.Of course, Ariza also regulates Pacquiao?sdiet, which is composed of the basic food groups.?Manny just eats the basic, beef, chicken, fish, rice and a 16 oz serving of protein shake (that is immediately given to Pacquiaoafter every workout)? said Ariza, who has been in Pacquiao?s training camp since 2008.?No game meat,? Ariza said, smiling, recalling the incident in 2008 when Oscar De La Hoya was served deer meat and another exotic fare while preparing to face Pacquiao.This will be the first time Pacquiaowill fight at super-welterweight (154 lbs) although he and Margaritohave agreed to fight at a catch weight of 151 lbs.Meanwhile, Pacquiao?s training camp shifts to high gear this week as the fighter commences the thrice-a-week sparring sessions in Baguio City.Freddie Roach said Pacquiaowill begin sparring with Mexican Michael Medina most probably tomorrow (Tuesday).Posted by Celat 7:56 PM your thoughts?

Comments (20)

it never said protein shake. idk the idiot that brought that up...

15y ago

PACnPBFsuck

Fact is, regardless if you thin he's on something or not, no one would even mention it if he hadn't been so quick to refuse OST. I've said it before, **** the Mayweather Family and their opinions, Pac's actions were what made people wonder what's going on with his training, and wether you think he's is or isn't on PEDs, the only way these questions will really go away is if he goes through with it sooner or later. That's the only reason why this is even a topic, had he fought PBF instead of suing the entire boxing world, this would've never been a topic. But I guess it's cheaper to sue and pay lawyers than it is to get blood drawn.:kiss:

15y ago

boxer2k5

prob take an epo or something that pumps oxygen in his blood. ive taken it and had crazy energy in training. he gets good supplements that help him push his body to the limits. nothing wrong with that or could be senso beans

15y ago

IMDAZED

So what does Floyd do for his amazing stamina? Throw a lot less punches than he used to. A lot less. As most fighters do when they move up.

15y ago

mathed

LOL @ these muthaf*ckers trying to act like a protein shake gives some kind of secret power and stamina :lol1: So what does Floyd do for his amazing stamina?

15y ago

IMDAZED

Pacquiao had a hard time making 130lbs, this is a fact. He rehydrated up like 18lbs the next day. It doesnt matter where he started: the fact of the matter is that he had outgrown his body at that weight. its also not surprising to mention that Pacquiao was KOed when he was trying to make impossible weight at those early 100lbish days. Yes, it seems Pacquiao has struggled to make weight since he began boxing up until he hit welter. How he won seven world titles and became the world's best in the process is amazing. In short...I'm not buying. Juan Manuel Marquez (and MANY other feathers) routinely weighed in as a welter too and he wasn't even coming from 106lbs. No one ever said he struggled to make weight -- but you see how his body looked moving up. Somehow Pacquiao is still ripped. Quite a difference from water weight overnight. I'm not buying - for thousands of reasons, actually. But I hear you.

15y ago

Steak

If Pac started at 130, I wouldn't have an issue with it. Of course, beginning at 106 it's natural for him to start getting rocked at 126-130 (which he did). Then he rediscovered an iron chin facing guys who hit twice as hard. Pacquiao had a hard time making 130lbs, this is a fact. He rehydrated up like 18lbs the next day. It doesnt matter where he started: the fact of the matter is that he had outgrown his body at that weight. its also not surprising to mention that Pacquiao was KOed when he was trying to make impossible weight at those early 100lbish days.

15y ago

IMDAZED

likewise, Pacquiao was getting rocked by Oscar Larios at 130, and now that hes moved up in weight his chin has gotten a little more steady. Pacquiao had a huge size advantage at 130lbs, I remember him jumping up like 18 lbs or something for the Barrera fight. If Pac started at 130, I wouldn't have an issue with it. Of course, beginning at 106 it's natural for him to start getting rocked at 126-130 (which he did). Then he rediscovered an iron chin facing guys who hit twice as hard.

15y ago

Gorilla_Dogs

SECRET REVEALED******************* hard work and dedication .............. and repeat

15y ago

brick_wall

lol if ariza is feeding pac peds why would he reveal it to the media? he even showed them how to mix up the protein shake. that's retarded to conclude that pac is on something based on that article.

15y ago

madsweeney

I been taking protein powder since 7th grade I know what it can and can't do. It does not in any shape, form or fashion give someone energy. What convinces you that hes clean? The only fact that we have so far is that NO ONE. That means you, me and all of NSB ....including Pacquiao have NO idea whats in those shakes. So its not far fetched for someone to call him a cheater. 7th grader taking protien power doesn not mean your educated. Protein doesn't crack you out or replace carbs (unless your body doesn't have enough, then it breaks down protein for energy) but its kinda like oil in a car engine. You add gas for the combustion but you need oil to keep things running properly. Your run the engine too hard/hot you burn off oil and it needs to be replaced. At the levels that these athletes work out at they are using up alot of protein and it needs to be replenished. So yes, protein indirectly provides energy as it is required for your body to properly burn carbs. Don't believe me, try to run a marathon eating nothing but skittles instead of a powerbar, lets see how long your body lasts. I have more reason to believe he's clean (the dozen or so STATE MANDATED tests were positive) than not. Not taking Mayweather's request does not convince me he's dirty. Pacquiao probably was told, Ariza knows, Roach probably knows, the company Ariza runs knows and whatever health regulation departments his company operations under knows. Just because NSB doesn't know doesn't mean ****.

15y ago

Steak

De La Hoya was dropped at 130, where he was severely weight drained. his chin was iron at 135, 140 before he started getting hurt again at 147 and 154 against naturally bigger guys. likewise, Pacquiao was getting rocked by Oscar Larios at 130, and now that hes moved up in weight his chin has gotten a little more steady. Pacquiao had a huge size advantage at 130lbs, I remember him jumping up like 18 lbs or something for the Barrera fight.

15y ago

bojangles1987

Where did you get that from? Hes never looked as good as he has since moving up to 135 and beyond. Period. He NEVER had one punch KO power before. Then he moves up and stops Hatton with a one punch KO. Hes put on queer street by Oscar Larios yet eats Cottos punches. Why do you think we all assume he will stop Margarito? He clearly has more power. He ALWAYS had one punch power in the lower divisions. At 122 and 126 he had stop fighters cold at any second power. He lifted a guy off the canvas with an uppercut. Because he didn't stop Barrera, Morales, and Marquez, he didn't have great power? Who did knock those guys cold? He could take Cotto's punches because he only had to take them for 4 rounds and he could see them all coming. He's also technically a far superior fighter to the guy who fought at 122 and 126.

15y ago

AllEyesOpen

15y ago

IMDAZED

seems like a stretch to me. besides, I can show multiple examples of guys that had better chins later in their careers than later on. for example, DeLaHoya getting dropped by a featherweight early in his career, and then standing up to Mosley's punches without really even getting hurt. sometimes quick punchs you dont expect hurt more than punches that are more heavy. De La Hoya was dropped at 130, where he was severely weight drained. his chin was iron at 135, 140 before he started getting hurt again at 147 and 154 against naturally bigger guys.

15y ago

Steak

15y ago

BURNER

wait, steroids are supposed to give you punch resistance...? no, Im really asking, Ive never heard that before. According to Victor Conte. They can help add strength to the neck and trap muscles which help absorb impact which is why Floyd is always seen working out his neck with that harness.

15y ago

IMDAZED

wait, steroids are supposed to give you punch resistance...? no, Im really asking, Ive never heard that before. I don't think there is anything specific for it. But you can improve punch resistance without PEDS - so why not with? There are PEDS for better vision!

15y ago

Steak

wait, steroids are supposed to give you punch resistance...? no, Im really asking, Ive never heard that before.

15y ago

Steak

Its not retarded to think a fighter could be cheating. Its naive to think any other way. All these guys arent clean whther its Manny, Williams, Hopkins, Floyd whoever. Its naive to think there is no way possible Pac could be cheating. Its a professional sport, theres always a chance they are on something. I suspect Manny no more than I do Williams, Hopkins, Floyd, or anyone else with excellent conditioning.

15y ago