Three-time world champion Antonio Margarito is running up the mountains in San Bernardino, Ca. in his first phase of training for the mega fight against Manny Pacquiao on November 13.
"Margarito goes straight up - no trails - he runs through brambles and bushes," said chief trainer Robert Garcia today.
Garcia said he drives Margarito to Mount Baldy, elevation 4,193 feet, in San Bernardino County.
"We need strong legs to beat Pacquio," Garcia said. "Antonio runs up the mountain for a hour, returns and then we're off right away to the El Monte Gym which is nearby. There, Antonio goes into a hard workout - mitts, then heavy bag, jump rope, speed bag, It's a long, hard workout. No sparring - at least, not yet."
Garcia said Margarito will break camp at the El Monte Gym at the end of this week and then begin phase two of training in Oxnard, Calif.
"Margarito will spar for six weeks beginning next week," said Garcia. "This is our game plan and we are right on schedule."
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Source: boxingscene.com
