Keith Terceira
During a recent interview with Alex Ariza , strength and conditioning coach for Manny Pacquiao, Alex stated that he and Freddie only share one fighter now.
With Ariza , gone from Amir Khan’s camp and still in the corner of both Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Manny Pacquiao , that suggests that Roach is gone from Chavez Jr.
Julio this week , flew into Las Vegas , and is training at Top Rank Gym , but missing it seems is both Freddie and Alex Ariza.
It is a tough time to be replacing trainers just prior to a title defense against Emanuel Steward’s, Andy Lee, less than a month away.
Ariza stated in this week’s interview that Arum has been attempting to replace both Freddie and Alex, in Julio’s camp , which was the cause of Ariza flying from Baguio, and leaving with Pacquiao’s blessing to prevent his replacement with Chavez by Arum.
Calls have been placed and MP8.ph will bring you the scoop as it develops.
Keith Terceira
Strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza is back with Pacquiao and training is progressing at a tremendous rate. Pacquiao appears slick and in fight ready condition at the Wild Card, so much so that three and a half weeks out from the bout , the team has called in a fourth sparring partner to give the three in attendance a bit of a break.
Ariza, who is no longer training with Amir Khan informed me that , he really wasn’t officially working with Khan as no contract had been offered or signed, when we discussed the cancellation of fight between Khan and Peterson.
Alex is everything good with Manny and yourself?
“I never had a problem with Manny, the press likes to pump it up like there was but there wasn’t”
Both Freddie Roach and Bob Arum criticized Ariza leaving Baguio to train Julio , Alex though insists that his agreement was with Manny and even Michael Koncz did not come out publicly against the move.
“In regards to Freddie, it’s not my fault that Manny didn’t feel that he was important enough to let in on the secret. The funny thing is it’s because of Arum, that I had to leave. I told Manny that Arum was trying to get me out of Julio’s camp so bad that he was trying to pull all these maneuvers and things like that, so I asked Manny if I could go. I remember they were telling Julio that I wasn’t gonna be able to be with him and this and this, we got to find a new trainer. So Manny says “I know , I know” he knows what Arum is doing. So he said “go, Julio needs your help with the weight” and he told me it’s only a couple weeks anyway it’s not a big deal. Believe me if it was a problem Michael Koncz would have been the first one to say something. Instead Michael told everyone to shut up.”
Michael Koncz , Pacquiao’s business adviser was quiet on the subject, while both Freddie and Arum were on similar pages and Ariza informed that all is not well between Arum and Freddie when it comes to Julio Chavez Jr.
“Arum wants Freddie out of Julio’s corner and maybe Freddie feels that I should have stayed with him and had loyalty to him instead of going to Julio, I don’t know, it’s not how I saw it.”
With all the things that have been alleged against the fighters you work with regarding PED’s ,and then Lamont Peterson winds up the one that fails a drug test for synthetic testosterone, what are your feelings on that, are you fist pumping in private?
“Not really, it’s one of those things, reporters are only asking the easy questions nobody is really asking the hard questions. Like the time I left from Manny, these guys are crying over two weeks and Manny told me that Freddie left him for a whole camp once, when he went to train Oscar De La Hoya , I said I didn’t know that. Reporters obviously aren’t asking Freddie the hard questions but they want to ask me them. With the whole Peterson thing , you have to take alot of testosterone to make a difference in a fight. I mean alot of testosterone. I don’t know what medical or clinical reason for taking the pellets or whatever, but I don’t imagine that those pellets can be more than 25-50 milligrams. So how much did it really change the fight, I don’t know.You have to watch what you say in the press like Peterson saying before the first fight “I know their are people using it” of course you do because you are the one using it.”
We spoke with Alex regarding the ABC President , informing us about disclose and certain forms required to be filled out before testing in some states, and Ariza informed us of what he remembered the night of the first Khan Peterson fight.
“When we did our medicals with Amir, it’s kind of ironic , they didn’t ask us anything in regards to medicines , they just did a quick physical, filled out the forms and boom we were out of there in less than 5 minutes. Usually the forms have something on there but honestly I can’t remember if they did or didn’t.”
Though Khan and Ariza have gone separate ways Ariza wishes him the best!
“THere is no hard feelings , good luck to them, they have to go do their thing, I know what Arum did, and I know what Freddie did, I’m not going to comment on why they did what they did, or said what they said. It takes to much energy for me to be bitter with these guys. It’s like Manny told me when it was really really bad for a while there , like for the first couple of weeks and I text Manny and told them that man they are killing me , and he said ” listen bro, I know , you know, and God knows and that’s all that matters. You know that I gave you permission, and that’s all that matters.” So if you notice I didn’t respond much or answer any questions, try to clear the air, Manny wanted me to leave it alone and that is really important for him right now, that we don’t have so much turmoil in camp. Most people would have said how come Michael Koncz isn’t saying anything, because Michael Koncz knew.”
“I work for Manny , if Manny wants me , he’ll keep me. If Manny doesn’t he will get rid of me. When it comes to the Peterson thing, I was a little upset with him , they seem genuinely nice and good people, but when you say “I want the test because I know everyone is using PED’s”. You know, how do you know, I mean that is a strong statement, to say that.”
Manny Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach and the rest of Team Pacquiao are scheduled to land tonight at LAX International on Philippine Airlines Flight 102 at 8:05PM PT. Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs), boxing’s only eight-division world champion and the lone congressional representative from the Sarangani province in the Philippines, will begin his four-week U.S. training camp, on Monday, May 7, at Roach’s Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, Calif. Pacman will be defending his WBO welterweight championship crown against undefeated WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (28-0, 12 KOs).
It remains to be seen whether Alex Ariza will be welcomed to the Wild Card with open arms when Pacquiao begins training on Monday or whether there will be residual effects from Ariza’s departure from Baguio.
The Pacquiao vs. Bradley welterweight championship collision will take place Saturday, June 9, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nev., and will be produced and distributed Live by HBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Keith Terceira
WBC Middleweight Champion arrives in advance of the open press conference scheduled for today at the Sun Bowl Stadium Field at 12:30 pm MT, the Chavez’s arrived in good spirts ready to face the public and the media to announce the June 16th title fight with Ireland’s Andy Lee.
Top middleweight contender Andy Lee of Limerick, Ireland arrives in El Paso, Texas Monday night for a press conference Tuesday, to announce his upcoming challenge to Chavez’s title.
Not seen Monday night was Alex Ariza , whose choice to leave the Pacquiao camp is now drawing the ire of even Freddie Roach.
One wonders if Ariza will be at press conference , and if he is will he steal the thunder from the two combatants with the press.
Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank
Keith Terceira
Alex Ariza seems to be getting set-up to be the fall guy, should the distractions in the world of Manny Pacquiao prevent the champion from looking great against Timothy Bradley.
Pacquiao’s strength and conditioning coach, who works with several of the best athletes in the business, has been in the Philipines for several weeks now, fully prepared to begin training with Manny as soon as Pacquiao chose to be available.
Though Pacquiao has stated that Ariza left camp with his ok, to work with another of his clients, Julio Caesar Chavez Jr. , seems promoter Bob Arum has come out against the move.
“That’s very unprofessional,” Arum stated “There’s something with his attitude.”
“We can get the job done. We know what to do. Even Manny said last night that we can take charge,” said Buboy Fernandez.
I don’t know that Ariza has an attitude, when it comes to this camp, but I do feel that promises made during training for the Marquez trilogy as well as assurances made to Ariza about the way Pacquiao would train for this bout may have gone out the window when Manny failed to show up at the time promised for high altitude training.
There is very little a strength and conditioning coach can do without an live body to train.
Time an again we hear Ariza stating to the press that Pacquiao needs to train harder and focus more on the sport , time an again we see Pacquiao doing something besides just that, in the middle of his camps. The rise to stardom has diluted the hunger in camp that was once constantly present. Where once the drive was to survive and prosper, seems the focus is now on luxury cars, yachts, homes and estates, everything but the task at hand. Pacquiao has become the real Rocky Balboa, like Rocky, letting the fame reduce his drive.
It is the over-confident man that gets surprised!
Now if Pacquiao shows poor against Bradley, everyone will have a fall guy to blame rather than the fact that Manny has once again allowed his other roles in life to take precedent over training camp and conditioning.
Training and running in the streets of a major city with open gyms, media events, entourage boxing events, and breaks for game shows, politics, etc, is no way to maintain the legend that is Manny Pacquiao.
Perhaps God’s next message to Manny will be humility and respect for the gifts, talent, and good fortune, bestowed upon the legend.
Is there a chance that Ariza, is sending a message to Manny, with the decision to leave camp for another client’s camp?
Perhaps not, perhaps just a conflict in scheduling!
Ciao!
By: Ashley White
Alex Ariza, strength and conditioning coach for Manny Pacquiao the current WBO welterweight champion, has indicated Pacquiao’s lack of interest to train due to a bunch of controversial issues he is in right now. According to Alex, Pacquiao is taking the risk of not being up to the mark.
In his recent interview, Ariza said, “We can’t have a bad camp. His physical conditioning is very important. This must happen all the way. He’s [Bradley] a high-volume puncher who’ll come forward. Bradley’s not a technical guy like [Juan Manuel] Marquez. He fights somewhat like Manny. That’s why I think it’ll be an explosive fight. It’s up to Manny how to prepare for Bradley. And against Bradley, he wants to prove something. His competitive spirit will take over. How he trains will impact on how he does against Bradley. If he trains properly, Manny could blow that guy away in less than five rounds.”
It should be noted here that the bout between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley would have the Filipino’s welterweight title on the line. Therefore, it is imperative for Pacquiao to be in the right condition before he steps in the ring against Bradley. The fight is scheduled for June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. If Pacquiao is able to win, it will be his 55th victory.
‘Manny should start serious training now’
By Romina S. Austria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Manny Pacquiao’s strength and conditioning coach said he is far from impressed with the Filipino ring superstar’s two fights last year.
And the last thing Alex Ariza wants is an unprepared Pacquiao battling the unbeaten American Timothy Bradley on June 9 for the Sarangani congressman’s WBO welterweight belt at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
“We can’t have a bad camp,” Ariza told boxingscene.com. “(Pacquiao’s) physical conditioning is very important. This must happen all the way.”
Pacquiao will defend his WBO title for the fourth time against the unpredictable Bradley, with the Ring magazine’s pound-for-pound king heavily favored to bag his 55th professional victory in 60 fights.
The eight-division world champion prevailed via ho-hum unanimous decisions over Joshua Clottey in March 2010 and Shane Mosley in May 2011 before besting Juan Manuel Marquez for the second time via an unpopular majority decision six months later.
“He’s (Bradley) a high-volume puncher who’ll come forward,” Ariza said. “Bradley’s not a technical guy like Marquez. He fights somewhat like Manny. That’s why I think it’ll be an explosive fight.”
Ariza said Pacquiao, who has started light training in Manila and General Santos City, runs the risk of losing focus for his clash with Bradley because of his various activities outside the ring.
Read more: http://sports.inquirer.net/39983/last-2-pacquiao-fights-fail-to-impress-ariza
by ESPN staff
Manny Pacquiao is running the risk of being underprepared for his clash with Timothy Bradley on June 9, according to the Filipino’s strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
Pacquiao defends his WBO welterweight title against the unbeaten Bradley at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with the pound-for-pound king widely tipped to secure a 55th professional victory.
The eight-division world champion, a sitting member of the House of Representatives in the Philippines, has been warned, however, that focusing on politics and starting his training camp on April 16 is asking for trouble and leaves little room for error when getting his body primed for battle.
“We can’t have a bad camp,” Ariza told boxingscene.com. “His physical conditioning is very important. This must happen all the way.”
Read more: http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/145289.html
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
MANNY Pacquiao’s physical conditioning in preparation for his World Boxing Organization welterweight title defense against undefeated light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on June 9, is causing some concern for strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
Unhappy over the distractions and personal problems that affected Pacquiao’s focus and preparation for his third fight against Juan Manuel Marquez, Ariza was hoping that Pacquiao would take his physical conditioning program seriously in the buildup to the Bradley showdown, knowing that the undefeated 140-pound champion is always in fine physical shape.
Read more: http://www.boxingscene.com/ariza-concerns-with-manny-pacquiaos-conditioning–51555
by Ronnie Nathanielsz
MANNY Pacquiao’s physical conditioning in preparation for his World Boxing Organization welterweight title defense against undefeated light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on June 9, is causing some concern for strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
Unhappy over the distractions and personal problems that affected Pacquiao’s focus and preparation for his third fight against Juan Manuel Marquez, Ariza was hoping that Pacquiao would take his physical conditioning program seriously in the buildup to the Bradley showdown, knowing that the undefeated 140-pound champion is always in fine physical shape.
Read more: http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/04/08/pacquiaos-conditioning-worries-his-fitness-coach/
by Scott Christ
Manny Pacquiao will begin training in just ten days to prepare for his June 9 fight with Timothy Bradley, says Ronnie Nathanielsz, giving the Filipino icon about a seven-week training camp in Baguio City and the Wild Card in California.
Also notable in that article is the tone of strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza, who seems perhaps not concerned with Timothy Bradley (as in, not fearful of Bradley), but definitely isn’t coming out with his boorish bluster this time around.
Ariza wants to get together with Pacquiao as soon as possible and make sure they’ve got the right training game plan, because Bradley has the physical strength and youth to bully Manny — or so it seems that’s what Ariza thinks, anyway, and I think he’d be right. Those underestimating Bradley’s pure strength — and more importantly, his ability to use it — might be shocked, I believe.
While looking at the full career is what you should do for Hall of Fame discussions and all-time rankings placement babble, when discussing Pacquaio the current fighter, I really only think back to Oscar and forward. Of those opponents, I believe Bradley might be the toughest style matchup, outside of perhaps Juan Manuel Marquez.
Oscar was done at that point, too immobile and weak to do anything with Manny, who taught us the lesson again that a great “little man” can not just beat but beat the living shit out of a washed-up “big man.” After that, you had Hatton, who Manny just completely torched; Cotto, who held his own for about five rounds before losing all semblance of a game plan; Clottey, who stood still; Margarito, who was old and slow but did some damage on pure size and ability to corner Manny; Mosley, who was every bit the waste of time the sane expected going in; and Marquez, who gave Manny hell and had a great argument for a W he did not receive.
By Ben Thompson
“You know, the better conditioned you are, the better your boxing workouts are. Like I said, we have a great facility here at the Olympic training camp; they’ve been really good to us and we’ve just been killing it every day. We just go to the boxing gym at night, just to get loose, move around, and the hard work is done in the morning…we haven’t even started real strength training yet. It’s really just about getting the body in condition. I kind of mix in a little bit of track work with a little bit of stairs…If he can man up and get disciplined and give up stuff cold turkey, if he can give me that kind of discipline, I’ll turn Manny into a machine again,” stated world-class strength-and-conditioning Alex Ariza, who gave us an update on some of the early work he’s doing with former jr. welterweight champion Amir Khan, as well as what he has planned for WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. Check it out!
BT: How’s everything been going with Amir?
AA: Really good. We’re training here at the Filipino Olympic training center; great track, great pool, so everything’s going real good with him. We got him started and got him rolling. I think we’ll be here for two weeks, so it’s really going well with him. Everything out here is going well. I think it’s always good getting started early just doing conditioning, especially for Amir, getting him in the mix and getting him going.
BT: I know Amir’s not going to be sparring with Manny, but are they going to be doing their conditioning together, or are you guys going to do separate schedules?
AA: That’s a good question, bro. I really haven’t had a chance to sit down with Manny and talk over the game plan. I think Manny’s been kind of caught up handling all of these tax issues and stuff.
BT: So what do you guys do over there in your down time? Do you just kind of chill and hang out at the hotel?
AA: Pretty much, bro. I mean, let’s see, we start at 5:30 AM, because of the traffic, and then we go to the gym and then we come back here to the hotel and kind of sleep and rest until lunch time. Now, right here at the New World Hotel, it’s connected to Greenbuilt Shopping Center and it’s 5 malls connected together. It’s fucking humongous. During lunch time, we go and take a walk through the mall and stuff like that, kind of change it up a little bit, come back, rest, and then hit the gym at 4:00 PM.
Read more: http://www.fighthype.com/pages/content12103.html
At a Glance
Weight control strategies that are both safe and effective are needed to reduce
the rate of the current obesity epidemic. People incorporating fortified meal replacements are more likely to have adequate essential nutrient intakes compared to a group following a more traditional food group diet.
Weight control strategies that are both safe and effective are needed to reduce the rate of the current obesity epidemic. A study published in the Nutrition Journal compared the macronutrient and micronutrient levels in the foods chosen by women following two different weight reduction programs.
Ninety-six generally healthy overweight or obese women were randomly placed into two treatment groups: Traditional Food Group (TFG) or a Meal Replacement Group (MRG). The MRG included the use of 1-2 meal replacement drinks or bars per day. Both groups aimed to restrict energy levels to approximately 1,300 calories per day. After one year, weight loss was not significantly different between the groups, and both groups had macronutrient (Carbohydrate:Protein:Fat) ratios that were within the ranges recommended. Both groups experienced an improved dietary pattern with respect to decreased saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, with increased total servings/day of
fruits and vegetables. However, the TFG had a significantly lower dietary intake of
several vitamins and minerals compared to the MRG and was at greater risk for
inadequate intake.
Although both groups successfully lost weight while improving overall dietary adequacy, the group incorporating fortified meal replacements tended to have a more adequate essential nutrient intake compared to the group following a more traditional food group diet. This study supports the need to incorporate fortified foods and/or dietary supplements while following an energy-restricted diet for weight loss.
Ashley JM et al. Nutrient adequacy during weight loss interventions: a randomized study in women comparing the dietary intake in a meal replacement group with a traditional food group. Nutr J. 2007 Jun 25;6:12
Keith Terceira
Strength and conditioning guru Alex Ariza , who is an important piece of Team Pacquiao, recently spoke with Ben Thompson of Fighthype.com in a scathing article that was critical of Bob Arum’s behavior and comments in regards to his handling of fighters he is contracted with. Ariza also alleged that Arum was complaining and dissatisfied with the fact that he handled the cut over Manny’s eye during Pacquiao-Marquez III.
The day after his interview was published we caught up with Alex, whom even though it was Thanksgiving weekend, was still in the gym working with his boxers.
Alex, seems that there is some confusion over whether or not Arum and Manny are negotiating at this moment for a bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
“I never tried to dip my hat into the promotional ring, it’s none of my business but Bob went above and beyond , trying to get me fired , trying to get me discredited ,trying to interfere with my fighters.”
What do you feel Arum is trying to do with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and your agreement?
“Like I said he was trying to move him over the hill”
Move him over to Robert Garcia, you mean?
“Yes”
Do you have a written contract with your fighters or a handshake agreement?
“It’s a contract”
Would it not be Tortious interference then if you have a contract?
“You know the thing is that he (Arum) is not stupid, he has a way of doing things.”
Are you saying that he is doing it thru a third party?
“He could be doing it thru 3-4 different parties”
So, you think he has a gofer , doing it for him?
“Exactly, so that is why I came out and said what I had to say, and if he leaves me alone things are fine, if not I’ll have more things to say.”
To be honest Alex, I wrote yesterday that perhaps it’s time Manny promoted himself?
“I wish I would have said that one myself. You know I just saw an article where Manny’s doctor said that the cut was down to the bone, but yet after I stopped the bleeding in the tenth round, I don’t understand what he is so upset about.”
If that cut was down to the bone then I would imagine that you did as much and as well as any cutman in the business could, considering it stopped bleeding?
“Yeh but that is not good enough.He has to find the bad in it, like what am I doing in there. He could have just said thank you. It could have been a disaster. Well I’m more upset with Miguel (Diaz) as well , Miguel didn’t man up and say hey, I missed it, I missed the cut , I didn’t see it.”
Is Miguel Diaz, Bob Arum’s guy?
“Of course, we will see what comes from all of this.”
I read someones opinion that you are on your way out with Manny Pacquiao, is everything cool with you and Manny?
“That’s why I got so upset Manny and I spoke about everything on Saturday. We sat down we watched the fight together and I just gave him an overview. People think Manny is stupid, Manny is not going to sit there and look …Chavez is fighting like he has never fought before, Amir Khan is fighting the best ever, and they are doing the program, they are following the routine. This fight I didn’t feel like fighting with Manny as much, He had a great camp , his training was very focused , he was very into what he was doing, and sometimes as a trainer you can only make suggestions. When things don’t go your way, it’s time to just take a step back and let him do his thing.”
He also had a lot going on around him and by pushing too hard; it may have made matters worse instead of better!
“Yes, I didn’t feel like I was going to push my agenda, once I saw he wasn’t going to go with things the way I wanted things to go I left it alone and just supported him in the things he was doing and help him as much as I can. He told me this time, he promised that we would go back to doing things the old way, so we will see. Listen nothing that I say is going to get me fired from Manny. Manny is going to fire me based on him not wanting me being there, period. It’s not going to be that I said something about Bob or I said something about Michael, it’s not going to be over that, it’s just going to be my time to go. That kind of shit doesn’t bother Manny, If Manny wants me out I’ll be out. If Manny wants me in I’ll be in. Nobody is going to convince him one way or the other.”
Alex thanks for talking to me today, I figured to give you a call and see if you had more to add to your interview?
“Like I said, I’ve said all that I have to say, I’m going to leave it alone, and hopefully Bob leaves me alone, let him do what he wants to do, and he lets me be me. I don’t think anyone should try to fuck with anyone’s livelihood. That is very, very, dangerous business.”
by Leo Reyes
Despite alleged intervention by Manny Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum, in their professional careers, it appears trainer Freddie Roach and strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza are doing exceptionally well with their recent victories and signing up by new clients, including Omar Chavez, the unbeaten brother of Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr.
In the earlier article by Ben Thompson of Fytehype, Ariza disclosed that Arum is trying to have Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza removed as coaches for Julio Cesar Chavez with the intention of moving him to Robert Garcia’s training camp.
Ariza was fuming mad after he learned of Arum’s intervention in his and Freddie Roach’s relationship with Julio Cesar Chavez. He also recalled Arum did the same thing in the past by trying discredit him and Freddie Roach in their relationship with Pacquiao.
Ariza has a lot in his arsenal against Arum and here’s the link (below) to Ben Thompson’s article for everyone to read and to comment on.
With regards to Pacquiao’s next fight after his controversial win over Juan Manuel Marquez last November 12, Ariza said Arum is standing in the way to the bout that everyone in the world wants to see — the match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Arum is rooting for a fourth fight between Marquez and Pacquiao while Freddie Roach and Ariza, with the backing of Team Pacquiao want a Pacquiao vs. Mayweather match.
Ariza noted that Pacquiao’s Canadian adviser, Michael Koncz, was reported to be meeting with Arum in Las Vegas this week to discuss the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight.
The popular strength and conditioning coach, who continues to shine in his chosen career despite criticism (or jealousy?) from Arum and other people with vested interests, said Koncz is going to see Arum to make sure the fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather does not take place now and ever.
“I know that Michael Koncz says that he’s meeting with Bob arum to negotiate the Mayweather fight. They’re having a meeting on how to make sure that the fight doesn’t happen. That’s what their meeting is about.” Ariza said.
Meanwhile in a press conference after Pacquiao’s arrival in General Santos City, the fighting congressman from Sarangani said the negotiations for his much talk-about fight with Floyd Mayweather is on-going.
“Negotiations are ongoing for my fight with Mayweather, but nothing is final.” as reported by ABS-CBN News.
Apparently, Pacquiao was misinformed according to the article posted on Fytehype by Ben Thompson.
“Evidently the fighting congressman from the Philippines has been misinformed. Contrary to his belief, negotiations have yet to even begin and far from ongoing, especially considering that both his adviser Michael Koncz, and his promoter, Bob Arum have made it crystal clear that they have no plans whatsoever to negotiate or even discuss Pacquiao’s next opponent until after the holidays.” the article said.
Koncz has yet to issue a statement on his meeting with Bob Arum regarding the long-delayed and most talked-about fight between Pacquiao and Maywether.
Keith Terceira and James Dayap
Though technically twenty-four days remain, Manny Pacquiao will stop training the week before the November 12th showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez. That, combined with rest days, leaves only two weeks of hard training remaining for Team Pacquiao to finish putting the polish on the plan to defeat Marquez. Continue reading “Road to Marquez: Ariza Interview, only 24 Days Remain!” »
abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines – Strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza believes the trilogy bout between Filipino champion Manny Pacquiao and his Mexican rival, Juan Manuel Marquez, on November 12 will end early.
Ariza said Pacquiao will knock out Marquez in the early parts of the fight.
“The knockout will be earlier than you would think,” Ariza said in a BoxingScene.com report.
Pacquiao’s coach, Freddie Roach, had previously predicted a 6th round knockout win for Pacquiao.
ABS-CBN news
MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao’s conditioning coach, Alex Ariza, said the Filipino boxing superstar has never disagreed from taking any tests.
“I’m not privy to whatever they’re agreeing to… I just know that Manny’s going to take whatever test that the commission asks for,” Ariza said in Fighthype.com.
This was Ariza’s response to Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s incessant demand for Pacquiao to take an Olympic-style drug test.
The test is one of Mayweather’s conditions before he agrees to fight Pacquiao.
“As far as I know from Manny, he’s never disagreed [from taking the tests],” said Ariza.
read more: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/10/12/11/ariza-pacquiao-never-disagreed-taking-test
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by Ben Thompson
Dude, I’m not privy to whatever they’re agreeing to, you know? I just know that Manny’s going to take whatever tests that the commission asks for. Have I heard anything about outside testing? Honestly dude, I haven’t heard them speak about outside testing ever. Manny has never asked me or mentioned anything to me about it. Behind closed doors, he’s never said to me one way or another that he cares or doesn’t care, to be honest with you. He&’s never said no, he won’t do it, and he’s never said yes, he will do it, to me….To be honest, 100%, I don’t know if he agreed or did not agree. As far as I know from Manny, he’s never disagreed. From his mouth to my ears, it’s never seemed like that to me, so whatever reasons that fight’s not happening, it’s got nothing to do with Manny. That I can tell you,” stated strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza, who clarified comments he made while in the Philippines regarding questions about whether or not Manny Pacquiao is willing to take the additional blood and urine tests that Floyd Mayweather is now requesting of all of his opponents. Check out what else he had to say!
BT: How’s Linares doing? His fights coming up this weekend. I heard some reports that he and Manny were getting a little rough during sparring.
AA: Yeah, I mean, you know, its natural. You got a really fast, young guy, and, you know, Manny…you know, when two guys start sparring with each other enough, they get comfortable with each other. Its natural. Its what happens. These guys start to let their hands go a little bit and, you know, thats all that happened. Nothing out of the ordinary. Typical stuff. I’ve seen it with a lot of fighters. People get caught, people get shook, and, you know, Manny’s a fucking heavy-handed, explosive guy, so you just gotta be on your toes with him. That’s all.
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BY EDDIE G. ALINEA
IN the course of the four-city, 25,000-mile press tour to hype the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez III, several boxing experts and scribes noted the Filipino boxing icon’s lean physique, saying he hardly looks the owner of the 147-pound welterweight title.
Some even went to the extent of saying this could pose a problem for the Filipino star in his title battle against Marquez on Nov. 12 (Nov. 13 in Manila) at a catch-weight of 144 pounds.
Guest Column with Teri Tom, MS, RD
As I said in my last column, the problem I have with many dietitians is that they don’t adequately integrate exercise into their nutrition plans. If you’ve read my book Martial Arts Nutrition, Continue reading “Tracking Exercise with the Heart Rate Monitor” »
By Alex Ariza,
Being healthy and physically fit is a freedom of choice! It is only you who can decide if you want to do it or not. Maybe you are content with exactly where you are, but you have a family member that needs a little help. “Change is the only inevitable thing in this world.” Do you know how important diet and nutrition plays into one’s state of happiness? How it affects the boost of energy we are all hankering after? Continue reading “***** Manny Pacquiao “We are the Champions!” *****” »
By Timothy James,
This morning I had the pleasure of waking up to the voice of a very boisterous Alex Ariza. For those of you that have not become acquainted with Alex Ariza’s personality via interviews, well lets just say he speaks his mind, holds nothing back, and always tells it like it is. Continue reading “***** IT’S OFFICIAL JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ CALLS OFF THE FIGHT!! *****” »
By Timothy James,
In a boxing match that seems to have no base to it Alex Ariza has decided to make sure there is a solid ground for his fighter Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to fight on.
Earlier this month Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (43-0-1, 30 KOs) didn’t know if he will be defending his belt against Ronald Hearns (26-2, with 20 KOs). This camp had “mess” written all over it from the very beginning. Continue reading “***** ALEX ARIZA MAKING THE TRIP TO MEXICO CHAOS DIVERTED FOR NOW! *****” »
“Marquez is going to get wrecked. Like I said, he [Koncz] doesn’t know anything. I don’t think it’s all about that. Those are fights that Manny had when I wasn’t with him, you know? He had a lot of those ailments. He had a lot of leg problems, he had shoulder problems. Those are all things that kind of hindered him in those fights with Barrera and Marquez, the last one. Obviously the weight was an issue, so we’re not going to have those issues for this fight. Continue reading “ALEX ARIZA: “MARQUEZ IS GOING TO GET WRECKED…MANNY’S A WHOLE DIFFERENT FIGHTER”” »
The Julio Cesar Chavez Jr drama surrounding his September 17 fight against Ronald Hearns in Mexico continues to build, as today, famed conditioning coach Alex Ariza told FightHype.com that he won’t be going to Mexico to work in Chavez’s camp. Continue reading “Alex Ariza Not Going to Mexico for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Camp” »
By Alex Ariza,
There is a “Manny Pack” that I developed Exclusively for Manny Pacquiao. It is not sold to the public.
It contains everything I think the champ needs to perform at his best. Continue reading “The Most Potent and Powerful Supplement I give Manny Pacquiao by Alex Ariza” »
WHAT POWER DO SUPPLEMENTS REALLY GIVE YOU? BY ALEX ARIZA
By Alex Ariza,
Should we take supplements?
My answer is yes.
You can get most of the supplements your body requires through Continue reading “WHAT POWER DO SUPPLEMENTS REALLY GIVE YOU? BY ALEX ARIZA” »
by Geoffrey Ciani (Exclusive Interview by Jenna J & Geoffrey Ciani, Photo by Geoffrey Ciani)
This week’s 130th edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio (brought to you by CWH Promotions) featured an exclusive interview with reigning IBF junior welterweight champion Zab Judah (41-6, 28 KOs) who is scheduled to have a unification bout against WBA champion Amir Khan (25-1, 17 KOs) on July 23. Judah spoke about his upcoming fight, and also discussed Continue reading “Zab Judah: “The strategy that Pernell Whitaker put together for Amir Khan is unbelievable!”” »
by Freddy Fresco
Is Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. trying to set the record for how many lawsuits he can rack up in a given time period?
Another new lawsuit has just popped up and this time a boxing fan named Anthony Cliff was supposedly assaulted by Floyd Mayweather’s bodyguards, just for asking him when he is going to fight Manny Pacquiao Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- Mayweather’s bodyguards assault man for asking about Pacquiao” »
by Zachary D. Rymer
Manny Pacquiao Is Well Aware that His Next Challenger Must Not Be Taken Lightly
It has now been nearly two months since we last saw Manny Pacquiao in the ring. It was an embarrassing spectacle, as the once-great Shane Mosley barely lasted 12 rounds against the world’s greatest pound-for-pound boxer Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- Pacman Knows Not to Underestimate Juan Manuel Marquez” »
by Reuben Terrado
Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao will give inspiration to all NCAA athletes as he will be the guest of honor when the 87th season of the oldest collegiate league opens on July 2, Saturday, at the Araneta Coliseum Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- to grace 87th NCAA season opening” »
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It’s no secret that the Boston Celtics are going to have get younger, a fact Danny Ainge knows all too well. Ainge recently said as much on WEEI, and fans like me are well aware that the upcoming season will almost certainly be the last hurrah for the big three. This year’s draft was arguably a good haul, with Purdue’s top two scorers joining the Cs, including big man JaJuan Johnson(notes). Gilbert Brown could be yet another solid offseason addition.
Continue reading “Who is Gilbert Brown and What Can He Do for the Celtics?” »
LOS ANGELES — In the still of the NBA postseason, when the news is slow and the rumors are fast, the Los Angeles Lakers are making a lot of noise. Trade noises, that is.
Although the talks involve Lamar Odom and a handful of disposable Lakers, the eye of the gossip swirls violently around Pau Gasol, LA’s 7-foot, 250-pound center-forward, who can be electrifying on his best days, yet so painfully drab on his worst days.
Gasol played all 82 games last regular season, norming 18.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per. But his numbers declined badly in the playoffs —- 13.1 points and 7.8 rebounds —- making it way easier for the eventual champions Dallas Mavericks to sweep LA in a one-sided second round series. Continue reading “Pau Gasol: To keep or not to keep, that is the question” »
Hard work pays off. And for ALA Boxing welterweight standout “Mighty” Mark Melligen (21-2-0, 14 KOs), it’s time to cash in on all the blood, sweat and tears he has sacrificed to get himself to where he is today, as he debuts on US National Cable TV network ESPN this Friday against the tough and dangerous Argentinian, Sebastian Andres Lujan (37-5-2, 23 KOs) in San Antonio, Texas, as part of ESPN2′s Friday Night Fights. Continue reading “‘Time to Shine’: Exclusive Interview with Mark Melligen before his fight on ESPN Continue reading on Examiner.com ‘Time to Shine’:” »
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Boxing, like all sports, is a fount of passionate opinions.
Many of them are poured out in pubs, clubs and wine bars around the world as well as at ringside and it is almost impossible to reach an absolute consensus.
Muhammad Ali is generally regarded as the GOAT – Greatest Of All Time – but not even on that does everyone agree. Continue reading “Pacquiao, Mayweather, Martinez and the biggest argument in boxing!” »
By Michael Marley,
Even his worst, sworn enemies would have to admit that, when at his office, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has never given less than his all.
Ditto for the gym, the one exception being the overplayed fluke sparring session when southpaw Paul Spadafora, a big talent who has problems with his social conduct, caught him not in tiptop condition.
If Manny Pacquiao is the salt of the earth Pinoy who was born in an extreme cradle of poverty, then Mayweather is the pepper who adds needed spice to the present day fistic scene.
Has it escaped everyone’s attention that, just as students nationwide are chanting “no more classes, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks” and going on summer vacation, Mayweather is going back to his square ring classroom? Continue reading “Take this (open book) test right now, Mr. Floyd Mayweather Jr.” »
By Timothy James,
These are the last years of Manny Pacquiao’s boxing career. At the same time it is also the beginning of a new era- the era of Social Media.
We saw how powerful Social Media is first hand in America when President Obama was elected to President of the United States after a hard fought battle- the battle was won on Facebook. It was clear that Social Media got him elected.
Just a couple of weeks ago Shaquille Oneal announced his retirement on his own Social Network.
Manny Pacquiao understands the power of the Internet and Manny Pacquiao understands how important it is to make his fans happy. Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao Shows The Fans They Come First” »
PITTSBURGH – Before, during and now after, Sunday night’s UFC Live 4 on the Versus Network was a wild one.
From Nate Marquardt’s sudden expulsion from both the event and the company to Charlie Brenneman sidetracking Rick Story’s momentum to Cheick Kongo pulling off the unbelievable in the main event, there were some plot twists. Even the UFC president seemed pleased, as Dana White called it one of the best events his organization has ever done. Continue reading “UFC LIVE 4- 5 LESSONS LEARNED” »
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Serena Williams will not be winning her third straight Wimbledon title this year. Marion Bartoli saw to that on Monday, defeating Williams 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) to knock her out of Wimbledon in the fourth round. Continue reading “Serena Williams, Manny Pacquiao, Ron Artest and Today’s Sports News” »
by bignevt1
Former UFC middleweight title contender, Demian Maia has admitted that a series of tactical mistakes cost him a big win over powerhouse wrestler, Mark Munoz at UFC 131 earlier this month, revealing he should never have abandoned the striking game that had been so Continue reading “Demian Maia admits a series of mistakes cost him a big win over Mark Munoz” »
by Amy R. Remo
The Department of Trade and Industry is sending boxing champ Manny Pacquiao to the US to lobby American legislators for the passage of the Save Our Industries Act (Save Act), a bill expected to give the Philippine garments industry a Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- gets new title: Garments ambassador” »
by George Scott
KELL BROOK believes he is on a collision course with Amir Khan.
Sheffield’s Kell Brook clinched the WBA inter-continental welterweight crown in his home town on Saturday, outpointing Continue reading “Kell Brook blasts back at Amir Khan” »
by ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ
MANILA, Philippines – Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao’s meeting with the bosses of top apparel company Nike was postponed last week due to the former’s prior commitment with his family Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- meeting with Nike founder, execs postponed ’til July” »
By NICK GIONGCO
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao is not looking at Juan Manuel Marquez as somebody out to cash a paycheck and retire.
Told about the overwhelming 8-1 odds in his favor, Pacquiao told the Bulletin over the weekend that Marquez remains a dangerous foe and that taking him for granted is tantamount to jumping off a cliff.
Pacquiao is facing Marquez on Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and despite the odds, the Filipino star said he has to be in top shape. Continue reading “Pacman insists Marquez is dangerous” »
MANILA, Philippines – Top Rank chairman Bob Arum knows that WBO welterweight champion Rep. Manny Pacquiao won’t take challenger Juan Manuel Marquez lightly because the Mexican’s style is tailor-fit to negate the Filipino icon’s strengths.
“I think Marquez is a big test for Manny,” said Arum from Los Angeles in a recent telephone interview. “Manny is aware of that. Their first two fights were close. Manny has to be at his best to win over Marquez.”
Pacquiao and Marquez are set to slug it out at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 12. At stake will be Pacquiao’s WBO 147-pound title although the fighters agreed to face off at a catchweight of 144 considering Marquez is moving up from the lightweight division. Marquez is the reigning WBC 135-pound titlist. Continue reading “Arum wary of Marquez’ style” »
MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao should have a say in choosing the network that will carry his next fight through pay-per-view.
“He’s the co-promoter so he needs to be part of the decision,” said Franklin Gacal, Pacquiao’s legal counsel.
Bob Arum of Top Rank said the other day the decision would come next week whether it’s HBO/Warner or Showtime/CBS.
Arum said there’s a lot of money involved, and from the $10 million that Showtime coughed up for the Shane Mosley fight last May, this one could go as high as $15 million.
Arum said it’s unbelievable how huge HBO and Showtime are willing to put in for the pay-per-view rights for Pacquiao’s next fight. Continue reading “Pacquiao to choose network to air PPV” »
by NICK GIONGCO
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao was aghast when told about the odds for his Nov. 12 rubber match with his Mexican nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- 8-1 favorite vs Marquez” »
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By ELENA L. ABEN
MANILA, Philippines — In recognition of world boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s legendary courage and determination shown in the boxing arena, he will be pinned the “Honorary Special Forces Warrior Badge” during Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- Special Forces badge for Pacquiao” »
by Rick Rockwell
On Friday, boxing’s pound for pound champion Manny Pacquiao was once again nominated for the “Best Fighter” ESPY award which is voted on by fans and given out by ESPN. However, Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao- nominated for 2011 ‘Best Fighter’ ESPY, But will he win” »
Reports have been circulating that Bob Abrum and Top Rank Promotions are mulling the possibility of Mike Jones as an opponent for Manny Pacquiao for sometime in 2012. Both fighters are in the Top Rank stable, making the matchup easy to sign. The question swirling though is whether this would be a match worth making.
The 32 year Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KO’s) is riding a 14 fight winning streak going into his November 12th matchup with Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1, 38 KO’s) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Pac-Man will be defending his WBO welterweight bout in what will be his third encounter with Marquez. In May of 2008, the two fought to a draw at featherweight, and in March of 2008, Pacquiao battled to a split decision victory at super featherweight. Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao to face Mike Jones?” »
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Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have set the stage for a lesser-hyped pay-per-view (PPV) fight right after Pacquiao’s bout with Mexican counter puncher Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12.
Pacquiao and Mayweather, who are both posturing for the biggest and richest fight in boxing history, which will most likely happen next year, will try to prove to everyone who is the real pay-per-view king. Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao: Will He Beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Pay-Per-View Buys?” »
MANILA, Philippines – Showtime and HBO are pulling out all stops to secure the broadcast rights to Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez’s bout on November 12.
Top Rank’s head honcho, Bob Arum, told BoxingScene.com that they are already getting the proposals from HBO and Showtime.
“There is a frenzy. It’s unbelievable,” Arum said. “They’re offering for the promotion an incredible amount of support.” Continue reading “Bidding war for Pacquiao-Marquez III heats up” »
One thing I can’t understand is why did it take so long for Manny Pacquiao to agree to a rematch if promoter Bob Arum foresees the Trilogy with Juan Manuel Marquez to be “a great fight.”
Remember that Marquez has been openly challenging Pacquiao to a third match, saying that he was the actual victor in their second match staged in Las Vegas in 2008.
The fight ended in a split decision win for Pacquiao.
On television, Pacquiao has been ignoring if not refusing the challenge outright. He said nobody will watch a Pacquiao-Marquez fight, possibly because he considers the Mexican fighter a has-been.
I don’t know what made him change his mind. Continue reading “Why the long delay” »
By Chris Williams: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says he would make a fight between is fighter WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez right now, according to ESPN. Arum says he would forget about Chavez Jr. facing his next opponent, which is slated to be Peter Manfredo Jr., and make the fight between Chavez and Alvarez if Alvarez’s promoters, Golden Boy Promotions, were open to the fight. Continue reading “Arum would make Chavez Jr. vs. Saul Alvarez fight right now” »
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