Castillo Very Impressed With Pacquiao's Speed, Strength

[BG_Knocc_Out]

Figueroa has losses on his record to Berto and Casamayor by KO doesn't he? If he is handling Cotto in sparring then that's sad. I don't know if that's true or not, but I'm just going by what you are saying.

No, Frankies losses were to Randall Bailey, Rincon, and Troy Wilson.

[ny123]

cotto got his ass kicked by gato figeroa whom cant even punch so arum sent him home , this fight is going to be another one sided beatdown for pac,as usaual pickin on shot fighters, lets compare: cottos last 3 fights he looked terrible,pacs lst 3 devastating, cotto has jo who tha **** santiago,pac freddie roach, cottos been gettin his ass handed to him in in sparring pac has been dominating in sparring if arum had any heart he should call this fight off and make pac face mosley margarito or mayweather,or someone whom isnt shot.

where did you hear that or did you just make it up

[nujabes77]

lolz @ all the mayweather and cotto ****suckers in the thread

[SceneSpectator!]

I think you are getting things twisted...Everyone knows that Cotto never has been KTFO. With that said, is Porter still dropping Packy in sparring?

Not so bad for giant Porter flooring small Packy in the sparring.. but what bad is, little Figueroa flooring giant Cotto in the sparring.. BTW, did Porter really able to floor little Packy??? He can not even hit him, how could it be...

[Alibata]

Not so bad for giant Porter flooring small Packy in the sparring.. but what bad is, little Figueroa flooring giant Cotto in the sparring.. BTW, did Porter really able to floor little Packy??? He can not even hit him, how could it be...

Oct
2009
More on Pacquiao-Castillo

Photo: Dennis Principe
By Dennis Principe

Proving that last week’s bad weather was never an issue in training camp, Manny Pacquiao dominated his sparring partners Tuesday at the Shape-Up Gym in Cooyesan Hotel in Baguio City. Pacquiao sparred with highly touted former two-time world lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico for three rounds. Pacquiao is preparing for his upcoming world welterweight with Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto set for 12-rounds at a catch weight of 145lbs scheduled on November 14 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his anticipated sparring with Castillo, Pacquiao used his vastly improved lateral movements in trying to avoid the Mexican’s uppercuts and body shots. Pacquiao stalled Castillo’s aggressive attacks with three to five punch combos and counter left straights.

The 35-year-old Castillo (60-9-1, 52 KOs) ended his first day of sparring with specks of blood in his left nostril.

“I can’t see his left. It’s very fast and strong. I think that will be a big problem of Cotto,” Castillo told ********* after the work out.

Chief trainer Freddie Roach, who at first seemed cautious when it comes to having Castillo as a sparring partner now expressed his contentment in having the Mexican inside the gym.

“Castillo looked to be off a little bit and he’s never sparred as fast as anyone like Manny. But I like his movement because he moves similar to Cotto. Overall it was a great workout and I was very happy,” said Roach.

In sparring with Porter, Pacquiao again worked on his footwork and stiff combinations while moving out of harm’s way.

“That will one of Manny’s best assets. His ability to throw strong punches while moving out of the ropes,” said two-time world champion Dodie Boy Penalosa who now works as one of Pacquiao’s assistant trainers.

Meanwhile Roach denied reports circulating on the internet that Pacquiao was knocked down in one sparring session last week.

Roach said no one has come close to flooring Pacquiao in any of their sparring sessions in their Baguio training camp.

Last weekend internet forums were deluged with queries and reports that Pacquiao got tagged by American sparring partner Shawn Porter.

“That’s a lie. I would know because I would have to pay. He’s getting hit but he’s never been floored ever. Not in eight years. The money is still in my pocket,” said Roach.

Roach has promised $1,000 for anyone among the sparring partners who could put down Pacquiao during sparring.

[SceneSpectator!]

Who the hell is Castillo? I do not think he has nothing to impress to anybody. Also doesn’t matter what he day, that does not entertain Cotto. Pacquiao training camp already started talking ****. Look at Cotto training camp, they are concentrating in work and taking very serious their job, in the other hand Roach and some idiot like Castillo talking non sense comment. You never can compared Castillo with Cotto, is like talking from the earth to the moon. What the hell Castillo saying that he is making to work Pacquiao by putting pressure? Castillo is so slow that a 80 y/o man can avoid his punches. Roach what do you have for the next week? Every time he comes with a lot of trash.

80 YO man can avoid Castillo's punches... lol!!!

[SceneSpectator!]

Oct
2009
More on Pacquiao-Castillo

Photo: Dennis Principe
By Dennis Principe

Proving that last week’s bad weather was never an issue in training camp, Manny Pacquiao dominated his sparring partners Tuesday at the Shape-Up Gym in Cooyesan Hotel in Baguio City. Pacquiao sparred with highly touted former two-time world lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico for three rounds. Pacquiao is preparing for his upcoming world welterweight with Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto set for 12-rounds at a catch weight of 145lbs scheduled on November 14 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his anticipated sparring with Castillo, Pacquiao used his vastly improved lateral movements in trying to avoid the Mexican’s uppercuts and body shots. Pacquiao stalled Castillo’s aggressive attacks with three to five punch combos and counter left straights.

The 35-year-old Castillo (60-9-1, 52 KOs) ended his first day of sparring with specks of blood in his left nostril.

“I can’t see his left. It’s very fast and strong. I think that will be a big problem of Cotto,” Castillo told ********* after the work out.

Chief trainer Freddie Roach, who at first seemed cautious when it comes to having Castillo as a sparring partner now expressed his contentment in having the Mexican inside the gym.

“Castillo looked to be off a little bit and he’s never sparred as fast as anyone like Manny. But I like his movement because he moves similar to Cotto. Overall it was a great workout and I was very happy,” said Roach.

In sparring with Porter, Pacquiao again worked on his footwork and stiff combinations while moving out of harm’s way.

“That will one of Manny’s best assets. His ability to throw strong punches while moving out of the ropes,” said two-time world champion Dodie Boy Penalosa who now works as one of Pacquiao’s assistant trainers.

Meanwhile Roach denied reports circulating on the internet that Pacquiao was knocked down in one sparring session last week.

Roach said no one has come close to flooring Pacquiao in any of their sparring sessions in their Baguio training camp.

Last weekend internet forums were deluged with queries and reports that Pacquiao got tagged by American sparring partner Shawn Porter.

“That’s a lie. I would know because I would have to pay. He’s getting hit but he’s never been floored ever. Not in eight years. The money is still in my pocket,” said Roach.

Roach has promised $1,000 for anyone among the sparring partners who could put down Pacquiao during sparring.

Well... Got this D-Omonist ?!

[Glamour Puss]

Everyone looks strong and fast to that old geezer. Yes I said...geezer!

How dare you talk about a legend that way.

Settle down kid.

[D-Omonist]

Not so bad for giant Porter flooring small Packy in the sparring.. but what bad is, little Figueroa flooring giant Cotto in the sparring.. BTW, did Porter really able to floor little Packy??? He can not even hit him, how could it be...

I guess you don't understand sarcasm. Continue with your rants...

[D-Omonist]

How dare you talk about a legend that way.

Settle down kid.

He sure is a legend...I saw it on the History channel right after the story of Moises.