MANILA, Philippines – Seven-division world champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao said that things are going well for him despite his busy schedule of training for his upcoming fight and fulfilling his duties as a congressman.
“So far, so good naman ang scheduling at nagagampanan ko ang aking tungkulin sa aking mga nasasaklawang kinatawan sa Sarangani province (The scheduling is so far, so good and I am able to fulfill my duties to my constituents in Sarangani Province),” he wrote in his September 16 “Kumbinasyon” column on PhilBoxing.com.
Pacquiao kicked off his preparations early this week but his formal training will begin when boxing coach, Freddie Roach, arrives in Manila on Sunday.
He has been jogging and doing several rounds in the mitts to get ready for Mexican Antonio Margarito whom he will face on November 13.
“Excited na ulit akong lumaban sa magara at malawak na Cowboys Stadium sa Arlington, Texas kaya naman araw-araw na ang aking pagjo-jogging sa umaga upang magkaroon pa ako ng oras na kumain ng marami at magpahinga para sa sessions sa Congress sa hapon,” he said.
(I am excited to fight again in the massive Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas that is why I hold my jogging sessions everyday in the morning so that I will have time to eat a lot and rest for my afternoon sessions in Congress).
The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight king also revealed that he is packing the pounds since he and Margarito will fight for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight belt. The catch weight limit for the two boxers will be at 151 pounds.
“Kung hindi ako kakain, babagsak ang aking timbang at lalaki ang kalamangan ni Margarito sa laki, taas at timbang. Sa boksing, ang pangangalaga sa aking katawan ang pundasyon ng tagumpay.”
(If I will not eat, my weight will drop and Margarito will have a huge advantage over me in terms of size, height and weight. In boxing, taking care of one’s body is the foundation of success).
The Filipino boxing superstar will be gunning for his record 8th title in 8 different divisions.
“Masaya ako dahil nagagawa ko ang dalawa sa passion ko sa buhay: ang boxing at ang manilbihan sa aking kapwa (I am happy because I am able to do two of my life’s passions: boxing and serving others),” he continued.
“Of course, boxing is my passion. This is my life. This is my first love… Boxing changes me. Being a congressman and being able to help and inspire other people around me completes me.”
Source: ABS-CBNNews.com
