Manny Pacquiao credits Filipinos for his 'strength', Not PEDs -- Examiner

By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com

Despite what critics like Floyd Mayweather Jr. want you to think, Manny Pacquiao does not get his "strength" by cheating through taking PEDs, he draws it from his fellow countrymen whom have supported him throughout his entire career. On Tuesday, Manny Pacquiao made the following comments about the true source of his "strength", according to Philstar.com:

“There is bad news all the time in my country. There is not enough food. We have typhoons. There is corruption in the government and too much crime. So many people are suffering and have no hope. Then, I bring them good news and they are happy. I know that millions of people are praying for me and that gives me strength. My fight is not only for me, but for my country.”

This is another example why so many boxing fans love Manny Pacquiao. His humbleness and God fearing ways have endeared him to fans all over the world. IN the summer of 2010, Manny Pacquiao became a congressman because of his love for his countrymen and his desire to help those in need. It was a way for Manny to give back to the people that have supported him so much.

When Pacquiao fights, his entire country shuts down to watch him. And when he wins, the entire country celebrates as if they won too. It's an incredible relationship between Manny and his countrymen. A relationship that Floyd Jr. even commented on a few weeks ago when Floyd stated that he likes how Manny's fans will love him no matter what.

Pacquiao will once again cause his country to shut down in November as he fights his rival Juan Manuel Marquez for the 3rd time. The fight will be live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Nevada, on November 12th. The first two fights between JMM and Manny ended in controversy. The 2004 fight ended in a draw but many critics believe that Manny had won. The second fight ended in a split decision but many believe that JMM won. Freddie Roach and other members of Team Pacquiao are rooting for Manny to KO JMM and end this feud once and for all.

Source: examiner.com

Ariza On Mayweather’s Claims Of Pacquiao Drug Use: “Ridiculous” -- Eastside Boxing

By James Slater, Eastside Boxing

Well-known strength and conditioning expert Alex Ariza, who has worked with and is working with among others, Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan, has been moved to write on his official blog what it is that makes superstar Pac-Man as strong as he is. No doubt extremely annoyed at the allegations Floyd Mayweather Junior and others have made with regards to the P-4-P king cheating by taking illegal, strength-building stimulants, Ariza has revealed the simple, legal secret of Pac-Man’s success: a sufficient intake of protein.

“What really builds muscle the safe and healthy way - the smart way - the way all my fighters do is this legal substance called protein,” Ariza stated. “By making sure Pacquiao gets adequate protein and amino acids this will reduce the chance of any negative effects we do no want to happen. For someone to think it is a waste of protein because they have also consumed some beef or chicken is dead wrong. So the claim of Mayweather that Pacquiao is using some drug stuff to make him bigger and stronger is ridiculous.”

Of course, Pacquiao himself was so offended at Mayweather’s allegations that he took the matter to the legal authorities (with “Money” refusing to attend court a few days ago, as reported everywhere). And now Ariza has given his simple explanation for the boxing superstar’s strength and power. Protein? That’s all it is? If only all other boxers knew!

Seriously, though, will those suspicious of Pac-Man’s achievements be willing to buy Ariza’s explanation for his ability to have come up through a staggering eight weight classes? From a waif-like 106-pounder all the way up to a 154-pound world champion Pacquiao has climbed, and a number of people cannot accept that this was done by wholly legal means. There is absolutely no evidence that proves Manny has ever resorted to cheating, and as such we must applaud his greatness the same way we attribute it to nothing more than uncommon skill, sheer hard work and of course, Ariza’s protein shakes.

It seems unlikely the critics will ever be silent, but Ariza has spelled it out: protein is the only substance he insists his fighters consume.

Source: eastsideboxing.com