Roach’s assistant, Marvin Somodio, told PNA’s Eddie Alinea that Roach is working hard on Pacquiao’s regimen, as the Rios fight will be a big test for the Pacman.
“Coach Freddie hasn’t revealed yet what kind of preparation awaits, but what he told us is that it will be the toughest ever for Manny,” Somodio said, adding that Roach wants Pacquiao to have a training camp with no distractions.
Pacquiao’s training camp for Rios will be held in General Santos City. The boxer has already started light training, but the camp will officially begin in October, when Roach arrives in the country.
“One month ang itatagal ng camp sa GenSan before proceeding to Macau for the remaining two weeks of preparations,” Somodio told Alinea. “That’s the plan, at least for now. Kung may mababago man, it depends on the developments from now until late September.”
Somodio stressed that they are preparing Pacquiao “to win by knockout – no more, no less.”
“Coach Freddie knows how important Manny’s coming fight with Rios is for the remainder of his career,” he said. “He prepared a build-up regimen needed to achieve our purpose.”
Pacquiao, who sustained a slight sprain on his ankle while playing basketball last weekend, will spar with British boxer Liam Vaughan and China’s Lian Hui in the early parts of training camp.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
