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Manny Pacquiao nearing perfect game shape says brother Bobby

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By Ponciano Melo Jr.

posted June 26, 2019 at 11:35 pm

Manila Standard Digital

https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/298418/manny-pacquiao-nearing-perfect-game-shape-says-brother-bobby.html

LOS ANGELES, California — With still less than a month before facing off undefeated Keith Thurman Jr. in the ring, the eight-division world champion, senator Manny Pacquiao is now almost at his top form.
His brother and congressman Bobby Pacquiao has confirmed.
\”As we see his movement it is still fast. Right now, he\’s already at 89%,\” the former boxer, Bobby said in an interview.
The quickness of the Filipino pride will once again put to test against a much younger opponent as he vies to take the WBA Superwelterweight title on July 20th at the MGM Grand Arena.
The camp, however, said they haven\’t started his all-out training yet since they still got time to prepare and strategize against Thurman who is known for his heavy punches.
\”We can\’t underestimate Thurman, he\’s very powerful. We\’re making techniques, we\’re making strategies to help Manny protect himself on their fight,\” he added.
Thurman has earned 29 wins with 22 knockouts in his no loss professional record while Manny won 61 times including 29 KOs.
Right now, they are continuing his daily training routine where they jog in the morning and head to the Wild card gym in the afternoon to improve his stamina and execute their game plan towards the upcoming fight.
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Pacquiao with trainer Freddie Roach with the mitts flying off from the coach\’s hand. Photo from Manny Pacquiao
Despite getting labeled as the underdog for his upcoming fight, hall of Famer and Pacquiao\’s longtime trainer Freddie Roach remains confident that Manny will give Thurman a fight to remember and tint the clean record of the American.
“This is a great matchup. Thurman has youth and size. I’m sure he will come into the ring with 160 pounds behind his big right hand. Manny will be under 150,” Roach said in a prior interview with the press.
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“But we will have speed and movement. Winning this fight will come down to taking chances. Manny proved in his last two fights, against Matthysse and Broner, that he has his killer instinct back. Thurman better be prepared to shoot the works,\” he said.

Manny Pacquiao took some time off his grueling and intensifying training here as the Filipino boxing icon chose to rest for a day before heading back into the gym to continue the crucial stretch in his six-week training camp.
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Manny Pacquiao in his LA mansion with the writer. Precilyn Melo
The temporary lull is no cause for concern though as the Pacman is putting in some extra work for his upcoming bout come July 20th against the undefeated American boxer.

The camp, which continued from Manila, is now kicking in high gear as Pacquiao is putting in all the work in the six-week training camp.
Pacquiao will be looking to deal Thurman\’s first pro defeat, banking on extra motivation as the man opposite him inside the squared circle in less than a month’s time vowed to “retire” the fighting Senator.

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Pacquiao to pay $5.1 m after losing Paradigm case

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Pacquiao-Mayweather 2 officially in talks?

The US jury voted against Manny Pacquiao in his Paradigm Sports Management Civil Lawsuit.

Boxing’s only eight-division world champion has been ordered to pay $5.1 million for the damages and the advance money Paradigm Sports had given him.

The Management filed breach of contract against the Filipino icon in his deal two years ago.

Despite losing the case, Pacquiao is confident that the decision can still be shifted to his camp’s favor.

Conor McGregor who is also under the PSM tweeted that Pacquiao should not let it happen again.

‘Manny owes 8 in all. 5.1 he owes and then 2.1 in legal costs. Legal fees are heavy but that’s what we do. Heavy weight operations,’ the Irishman said on a now deleted separate tweet.

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Ryan Garcia confident vs Gervonta Davis

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Davis: Seven o eight rounds lang itatagal ni Garcia

It’s just a week away from the highly anticipated showdown inside the boxing ring, and Ryan Garcia is confident that he can surprise the champion, Gervonta Davis, and the entire boxing community.

Known for his lethal left hook, Garcia seems to have a new weapon up his sleeve, which he honed during his training camp and plans to showcase on April 22nd inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Despite putting on weight, Garcia still possesses his lightning-fast speed, and he claims that he is not intimidated by Davis.

“He’s nothing scary. He’s just a guy that’s trying his best to climb to the top as well, and we’re just meeting at a big event. That’s it.”

Considered the underdog in the fight, Garcia has the support of other boxers like Jermall Charlo, who even bet $10,000 on Garcia.

Boxing legend “Sugar” Shane Mosley is also rooting for Garcia, as well as Mario Barrios and boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.

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Tank Davis Mimics Mike Tyson to defeat Ryan Garcia

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Tank Davis Mimics Mike Tyson to defeat Ryan Garcia

After a devastating 7th round KO, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis fans saw a Mike Tyson blows Ryan Garcia with a twist in T Mobile Arena, April 22.

“Tank is very comfortable fighting taller people because when he fights he catapults himself, and pushes himself in the air, so it makes it very difficult to stop his attack cause it’s very awkward when you’re in the air, normally you have no power. But, the way which he catapults himself, it’s almost like a gun being fired. He flies right into you with every ounce of power.” Tyson said in an interview.

Meanwhile, a fan said “What the commentators didn’t mention is that this was a Mike Tyson style body blow which was generated from tank being in that crouched position, the upward motion generated much more from the legs and hips, plus being accurate and well timed, well played from tank.”

Davis got 58 total score from the judges while Garcia got 55. Tank Davis dominated Garcia in almost all rounds except round 1 and 6.

Boxing fans noticed the perfect timing and patience of Davis on the 7th round as he landed a liver blow that led Ryan Garcia to kneel down with pain.

According to the Way of Martial Arts, just as a shot to the chest area can leave you without air for a while or a dangerous shot to the head could render you unconscious, a liver shot can be just as painful and just as dangerous.

It can be recalled that Tank Davis has been compared to Mike Tyson due to their common styles. Although, Mike rejects that similarity except with Tanks Police issues.

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