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Roach names possible Pacman foes in Manila
First posted 00:21am (Mla time) Jan 28, 2006
By Recah Trinidad
Inquirer
Editor's Note: Published on page A19 of the January 28, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
LOS ANGELES, California -- Trainer Freddie Roach yesterday bared they were in the process of selecting an opponent for Manny Pacquiao in a projected fight in Manila.
“I’ll see you soon, because I believe we will be fighting in Manila because HBO wants to come to Manila,” Roach told the Inquirer.
Sounding certain, Roach, appearing calm and refreshed in a pink T-shirt, said the Manila fight would be held outdoors and they hope to be in Manila “before the end of April, before the rainy season.”
So who are the possible opponents?
“(Marco Antonio) Barrera, if he wants, but I don’t think Barrera will go to Manila,” Roach said.
He continued: “It should be somebody in the Top 10. Carlos Hernandez, he wants to fight Manny because he thinks he beat his brother (Bobby). (Oscar) Larios, he says he can beat Manny. Wayne McCollough, even Manuel Marquez, if he wants to come.”
There had been hints of Pacquiao seeing action before his countrymen in his next fight but Roach came short of confirming ongoing negotiations.
“Nothing definite yet, but a Manila fight for Manny makes the most sense,” Roach explained.
Roach, who held a boxing clinic in his first visit to Manila in December 2004, took time out to thank the Filipino people.
“Thank you for all your support. Thank you Manny Pacquiao for listening to me and working hard. Manny Pacquiao is a dedicated athlete. I can just guide him one way. When the bell rings, it’s Manny who does the fighting. We had a good game plan and everything worked out inside the ring.”
To those aspiring to follow the footsteps of Pacquiao, Roach has a final advice: “Work hard and good things will happen.”
First posted 00:21am (Mla time) Jan 28, 2006
By Recah Trinidad
Inquirer
Editor's Note: Published on page A19 of the January 28, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
LOS ANGELES, California -- Trainer Freddie Roach yesterday bared they were in the process of selecting an opponent for Manny Pacquiao in a projected fight in Manila.
“I’ll see you soon, because I believe we will be fighting in Manila because HBO wants to come to Manila,” Roach told the Inquirer.
Sounding certain, Roach, appearing calm and refreshed in a pink T-shirt, said the Manila fight would be held outdoors and they hope to be in Manila “before the end of April, before the rainy season.”
So who are the possible opponents?
“(Marco Antonio) Barrera, if he wants, but I don’t think Barrera will go to Manila,” Roach said.
He continued: “It should be somebody in the Top 10. Carlos Hernandez, he wants to fight Manny because he thinks he beat his brother (Bobby). (Oscar) Larios, he says he can beat Manny. Wayne McCollough, even Manuel Marquez, if he wants to come.”
There had been hints of Pacquiao seeing action before his countrymen in his next fight but Roach came short of confirming ongoing negotiations.
“Nothing definite yet, but a Manila fight for Manny makes the most sense,” Roach explained.
Roach, who held a boxing clinic in his first visit to Manila in December 2004, took time out to thank the Filipino people.
“Thank you for all your support. Thank you Manny Pacquiao for listening to me and working hard. Manny Pacquiao is a dedicated athlete. I can just guide him one way. When the bell rings, it’s Manny who does the fighting. We had a good game plan and everything worked out inside the ring.”
To those aspiring to follow the footsteps of Pacquiao, Roach has a final advice: “Work hard and good things will happen.”
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