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Roach predics first round KO
By NICK GIONGCO
October 22, 2009, 4:07pm
Freddie Roach is putting a $1,000 bet on a first round knockout victory by Manny Pacquiao over Miguel Cotto on November 14.
Obviously elated with the progress of Pacquiao’s preparation the past five weeks, Roach said he’d be the least surprised if the scheduled 12-round welterweight title lasts even shorter than the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
“I am betting $1,000 (on a first round knockout),” said Roach as he was preparing to be brought to a gym in Mandaluyong owned by Pacquiao’s buddy, ex-world champion Gerry Penalosa.
Before training camp began in Baguio City last month, Roach was wary of issuing bold predictions, opting to sound safe by telling his interviewers that the fight will go the full route.
But weeks into training camp, Roach has slowly began to alter his views on the outcome of the much-awaited brawl that will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, apparently more convinced now that not even the best-conditioned Cotto can score an upset against the Filipino icon.
Alex Ariza, Pacquiao’s strength coach, is also singing the same tune.
“Manny’s speed is going to mess up Cotto. He (Cotto) wouldn’t even know what will hit him,” said Ariza, covering his head with his two hands to show how Cotto would react once Pacquiao throws his combinations.
“If he (Cotto) goes into this shell-like position that he normally does,” said Ariza, re-enacting the same pose, “he’ll get hit a lot.”
Meanwhile, it’s green and go for Team Pacquiao’s departure for the US Saturday night.
Since Pacquiao will arrive in Los Angeles also on Saturday, the fighter and his team will get the luxury of having a free day before training resumes Monday at the Wild Card.
http://mb.com.ph/articles/225954/roa...first-round-ko
By NICK GIONGCO
October 22, 2009, 4:07pm
Freddie Roach is putting a $1,000 bet on a first round knockout victory by Manny Pacquiao over Miguel Cotto on November 14.
Obviously elated with the progress of Pacquiao’s preparation the past five weeks, Roach said he’d be the least surprised if the scheduled 12-round welterweight title lasts even shorter than the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
“I am betting $1,000 (on a first round knockout),” said Roach as he was preparing to be brought to a gym in Mandaluyong owned by Pacquiao’s buddy, ex-world champion Gerry Penalosa.
Before training camp began in Baguio City last month, Roach was wary of issuing bold predictions, opting to sound safe by telling his interviewers that the fight will go the full route.
But weeks into training camp, Roach has slowly began to alter his views on the outcome of the much-awaited brawl that will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, apparently more convinced now that not even the best-conditioned Cotto can score an upset against the Filipino icon.
Alex Ariza, Pacquiao’s strength coach, is also singing the same tune.
“Manny’s speed is going to mess up Cotto. He (Cotto) wouldn’t even know what will hit him,” said Ariza, covering his head with his two hands to show how Cotto would react once Pacquiao throws his combinations.
“If he (Cotto) goes into this shell-like position that he normally does,” said Ariza, re-enacting the same pose, “he’ll get hit a lot.”
Meanwhile, it’s green and go for Team Pacquiao’s departure for the US Saturday night.
Since Pacquiao will arrive in Los Angeles also on Saturday, the fighter and his team will get the luxury of having a free day before training resumes Monday at the Wild Card.
http://mb.com.ph/articles/225954/roa...first-round-ko
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