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November 29, 2012:
In an interview with USA TODAY this week, Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, leveled the accusation against his fighters opponent. In the interview Roach said “If his body is natural, I will kiss his ass”, and later went on to discuss the changes in Marquez’s body.
In that same article, Marquez shrugged off the allegations and discussed the strength and conditioning training he is undergoing with Angel Hernandez. He states that his workouts have changed and become more focused on enhancing both speed and strength at the same time.
Given this, I find it interesting to read that Roach feels there are artificial means to the weight gain and sculpting of Marquez while the same changes his own fighter went through during his meteoric rise through the weight classes was carefully planned diets and workouts...
Given the similar nature of their recent ascents to the higher weight class, and the manner of their fights, nothing jumps out at me to scream cheater. While some will point to the sculpting of their bodies in their 30’s being an indication of juicing, new diet plans with legal supplements, new training methods and renewed dedication to getting the most out of aging bodies could also lead to re-sculpting of the torso.
So, to believe Roach’s claim that Marquez has been cheating, I would also have to believe speculation that Pacquiao was also a cheat...
Now, I understand that nobody is going to admit willingly to having used PED’s to further their career, but also believe in that people are innocent until proven guilty.
Is it possible that one or either man has used PED’s to change their body, maintain power through the weight classes or prolong their career? Yes, it is highly possible. However, until somebody can show that either man has cheated we have to go by their word.
This is why I find it incredible for Roach to be leveling accusations at Marquez given the flack he has seen his man take first hand. Roach, however, understands that mind games can play a huge role in boxing and how better to get under the opponents’ skin than by accusing him of cheating less than two weeks before the fight?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...pacquiao-fight
In an interview with USA TODAY this week, Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, leveled the accusation against his fighters opponent. In the interview Roach said “If his body is natural, I will kiss his ass”, and later went on to discuss the changes in Marquez’s body.
In that same article, Marquez shrugged off the allegations and discussed the strength and conditioning training he is undergoing with Angel Hernandez. He states that his workouts have changed and become more focused on enhancing both speed and strength at the same time.
Given this, I find it interesting to read that Roach feels there are artificial means to the weight gain and sculpting of Marquez while the same changes his own fighter went through during his meteoric rise through the weight classes was carefully planned diets and workouts...
Given the similar nature of their recent ascents to the higher weight class, and the manner of their fights, nothing jumps out at me to scream cheater. While some will point to the sculpting of their bodies in their 30’s being an indication of juicing, new diet plans with legal supplements, new training methods and renewed dedication to getting the most out of aging bodies could also lead to re-sculpting of the torso.
So, to believe Roach’s claim that Marquez has been cheating, I would also have to believe speculation that Pacquiao was also a cheat...
Now, I understand that nobody is going to admit willingly to having used PED’s to further their career, but also believe in that people are innocent until proven guilty.
Is it possible that one or either man has used PED’s to change their body, maintain power through the weight classes or prolong their career? Yes, it is highly possible. However, until somebody can show that either man has cheated we have to go by their word.
This is why I find it incredible for Roach to be leveling accusations at Marquez given the flack he has seen his man take first hand. Roach, however, understands that mind games can play a huge role in boxing and how better to get under the opponents’ skin than by accusing him of cheating less than two weeks before the fight?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...pacquiao-fight
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