ESPN: Pacquiao Answers Online Critics / Fans About Mayweather, Recent Training

http://a.espncdn.com/i/mag/blog/1104Pac.jpg On Nov. 13, Manny Pacquiao faces the heaviest challenge of his career. With seven world titles in seven different divisions (a boxing record), Pacman will go for No. 8 against Antonio Margarito, a former welterweight champ who will be the biggest challenger (both fighters agreed to a 150-pound weight limit) he's ever faced. Is Pacquiao, who is 4 inches shorter than Margarito, making a mistake? We know you're wondering, so we grabbed all your online jabs -- from the Margarito fight to Pacquiao's election to a congressional seat in the Philippines -- and threw 'em Manny's way. Guess what: He threw back. "Manny has never faced a beast like Margarito! I don't get how anyone can think that this fight will be a walk in the park." -- from Top Rank's Facebook feed Pacquiao: "Margarito is my strongest opponent to date. But they've said this numerous times with past opponents: 'He's bigger, he's stronger.' It was the same result every time." "Is it true that Pacquiao is a professional singer? I heard rumors that Manny sings, but a pro singer -- is it true?" -- Posted on answers.yahoo.com Pacquiao: "I have two albums in the Philippines, and they both went platinum. Am I a better boxer or singer? I think fighter; I went platinum two times, but I'm seven times a world champion." "Don't get me wrong. I'm a Pacquiao fan for life! But his training sucks! Too many distractions." -- From PhilBoxing.com message board Pacquiao: "People say I shouldn't play basketball, but I play as part of getting ready for my fights. I don't go to parties. I practice my singing, and they think it's a party. My team is good and solid. It starts with the strategy from the master, my coach, Freddie Roach. I do not have too many distractions." "Why not give him the chance to run the country as president? He may be the key for a better change in our nation." -- Posted on myLot.com Pacquiao: "I'm focused on being the best representative of my people. Is the door open to be president of the Philippines? It depends on what the people want." "He goes from featherweight to welterweight, and he's blasting the top guys. Couple that with Manny's enlarged head, and you've got to wonder about steroids." -- Posted on Ringtalk.com Pacquiao: "Physically, maybe my head has gotten larger. But spiritually I am humble still. The person who wrote that, or any agency, can come to my camp. I have nothing to hide. When it is time for training, I put my faith in God." "I don't think the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight will ever happen. Mayweather is afraid of Pacquiao." -- Posted on ABS-CBNnews.com Pacquiao: "It's frustrating to me also. I've shown I'll fight anybody, in any class. I hope it gets done, because it is good for boxing. To me, Mayweather just looks at the money. You have to provide for the fans. They give us the money we make." http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5763238

Comments (20)

i'm not talking about the testing. i'm tired about the topic. i'm talking about the negotiations. they talk like it's a bad thing that pacquiao moved his position. whether you think it's enough or not , doesn't really matter. the point is he moved on the issue. that's a good thing. don't you ost guys want him to move on the subject? isn't your whole dream that he move all the way. lol...them fucking peds boys prefers that pac will stick to his original position, that way they can judge him forever as a peds user. from 30 days to 14 days to 7 days or whatever days (imdaysed)...it's always not enough for them. pac's position is improving but the peds boys bitching is constant.

15y ago

Left_Hook_Tua

They should have asked if he thinks Floyd is more popular in Asian. you know i met these 2 chicks at a club. they were from the country of asian. they didn't even know who pacquiao was. they knew floyd though.

15y ago

vercingetorix3

They should have asked if he thinks Floyd is more popular in Asian.

15y ago

Left_Hook_Tua

Y'all Floyd n PAC fanboys remind of the annoying fundamentalist zealots and paranoid athiests. Yall cut from the same cloth and until PAC stops winning champs at catchweights, giving unranked undeserving cheaters like marg and when Floyd stops fcking around dum**** with those "entourages" of his, then there's no need for any mention of these 2 aszholes, we awesome lineal championship fights in nov. With jmm vs kats, maravilla vs Williams. They deserve our attention not woman beaters or crappy sparring sessions in a huge carnival. like mexican boxers from the past didn't have their worshippers. ask your current fighters not to get beat up by puerto ricans all the time so you have someone to worship.

15y ago

el_rey3234

15y ago

Phenom

And this was my favorite quote of the interview bar none: Pacquiao: "It's frustrating to me also. I've shown I'll fight anybody, in any class. I hope it gets done, because it is good for boxing. To me, Mayweather just looks at the money. You have to provide for the fans. They give us the money we make." this was mine http://a.espncdn.com/i/mag/blog/1104Pac.jpg Pacquiao: "Physically, maybe my head has gotten larger. But spiritually I am humble still. The person who wrote that, or any agency, can come to my camp. I have nothing to hide. When it is time for training, I put my faith in God."

15y ago

IMDAZED

15y ago

IAMBIAZED

Don't be silly. Manny fights for the Philippines and to end poverty. Manny has a good heart. Thank you Mr. Universe Contestant Number 2 for that inspiring answer. World Peace.

15y ago

Left_Hook_Tua

No, actually it doesn't. BTW, you use the word "accept" loosely. It means agreeing to something, Pacquiao has never done with regards to OST. i'm not talking about the testing. i'm tired about the topic. i'm talking about the negotiations. they talk like it's a bad thing that pacquiao moved his position. whether you think it's enough or not , doesn't really matter. the point is he moved on the issue. that's a good thing. don't you ost guys want him to move on the subject? isn't your whole dream that he move all the way.

15y ago

IMDAZED

isn't it a good thing that he accepted something in the 2nd go around that he didn't the 1st time out? shows you who tried to make the fight. No, actually it doesn't. BTW, you use the word "accept" loosely. It means agreeing to something, Pacquiao has never done with regards to OST.

15y ago

Left_Hook_Tua

No one asked about the testing? Just about why he refused 14 days before, but accepted it later. isn't it a good thing that he accepted something in the 2nd go around that he didn't the 1st time out? shows you who tried to make the fight.

15y ago

Chew_BackAtacha

both of those guys have an ax to grind with team pac & roach yet even they denied pac using steroids. they wouldnt even stoop down that low to say that about pac. only scumbag subspecies like the mayweather clan can stoop down that low due to the fact that they are devoid of shame & home training. co sign I think the Mayweather clan know that Floyd jnr cant handle southpaws 2 well, hence this drug allegation.

15y ago

Ravishing

Somebody need to ask Pac: Do you a Twitter or Facebook page? If not, you need one : You can become more famous. http://tinyurl.com/38hq2tx

15y ago

JoeMan

No one asked about the testing? Just about why he refused 14 days before, but accepted it later. Yeah, that's what I was thinking also. Floyd came out several times and no one asked the same question everyone in these boards are arguing about. Any freaking reporter in here who would like to ask the OST question? Floyd fans here assumed that Floyd went on vacation because he didn't agree with the offer. No one have validated that to this day.

15y ago

jrosales13

next time pac does one of those things i'm gonna post...... "fuck off , koncz! put manny on the computer!" :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

15y ago

Chew_BackAtacha

I am 100% neutral, but Manny>Mayweather Floyd is doing a Sugar Ray Leonard, waiting for Pac to be in a few wars then pick up the pieces. its cowardly and pretty transparent. given how famous Pac is, if he's doing anything, it would be revealed IMO, bearing in mind guys like Justin Fortune and Michael Moorer have left the gym and have grievances

15y ago

Left_Hook_Tua

next time pac does one of those things i'm gonna post...... "fuck off , koncz! put manny on the computer!"

15y ago

Left_Hook_Tua

it's funny how his english improves when he does one of those online chats. it's as if pacquiao wasn't doing it himself.

15y ago

Chuckguy

I'm glad he addressed the stuff about his distractions. He's still getting sh#t done in the gym. Even if he wasn't a politician I don't think there's anything to suggest that he wouldn't spend his time still doing extracurricular stuff. He might be losing sight a bit, but no doubt I think people are overblowing it he is having a great camp all this other stuff is just camp pac doing what they do best playing mind games only a fool would think that pac isnt taking this serious

15y ago

Chuckguy

Then say it! No one's stopping you on what you wanted to say! Though be prepared to be peppered on a lengthy debate on why Floyd requests testing in the 1st place, then going on vacation, and all that other ****. Yeah they're both divas, but it's clearer than day who fits the billing more. One who fights in the ring, against one who fights women. Bask on that! IDGAS what you guys think. :lol1: man you are just a pac momo with his sack all over your face and you are blinded by it who was the one who fuked up the negotiations the first time? thats right it was pac so what if he asked for testing if it was such an issue then the whole camp including pac would just come out and say who are you to be demanding testing? we dont need you and move on I dont agree with the testing but its already out there take the test and kick his azz right its simple if he has nothing to hide then agree to full random testing no cutoffs and if he comes out clean then make floyd pay an extra $5 million out of his pocket. Put it in the contract. its not that hard then you will see whats really going on

15y ago