Famous person and residing legend Manny Pacquiao has arrived in Los Angeles forward of his – nonetheless to be formally introduced however we all know what’s coming – combat with reigning WBC welterweight champ Mario Barrios. And the 46 12 months previous, although removed from mobbed on the airport, was met by some well-wishing boxing individuals; the hard-working Elie Seckbach amongst them.
And it’s honest to say that Manny seems far youthful than his years, and that he appears to be in good bodily form. Some footage of Pac-Man in coaching for Barrios, with him hitting the baggage and so forth, has been launched, and for what it’s price, the southpaw dynamo has nonetheless obtained amazingly quick arms. However because the saying goes, luggage don’t hit again.
Pacquiao brushes off issues, says followers ought to “not fear about it”
Pacquiao was all smiles as he arrived in L.A, however he didn’t have an excessive amount of to say about his upcoming combat, apart from to say to these people who find themselves involved about him coming again at 46 to combat a champion who remains to be solely 30, “don’t fear about it.”
However loads of individuals are fearful about it, and there’s a concern Pacquiao may get damage within the combat. Manny could brush such issues away with a smile, however the concern issue won’t go away till after the Barrios combat is completed and dusted. Hopefully, win or lose, Manny will come out the opposite aspect in full well being.
Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr. set for professional debut on undercard
One different factor to report in regards to the July 19 combat, is the underneath card that can assist it. In keeping with Manny, his son, Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr, will make his professional debut that night time.
“He fights on my undercard,” Pac-Man stated of his son, as reported by ES Information.
As well as, it’s been reported by Brunch Boxing that WBA 140 pound champ Gary Russell could defend in opposition to Andy Hiraoka on the cardboard. Whereas it’s official that Sebastian Fundora will combat his rematch with Tim Tszyu on the cardboard that’s set to go down in Las Vegas.
Once more, Pacquiao’s return has despatched loads of individuals right into a state of concern and dread, however in line with Manny himself, we have now nothing to fret about.
Right here’s hoping.
