MANILA, Philippines – The key to Manny Pacquiao’s startling stamina and paralyzing power could be measured in one tiny scoop of powder that conditioning coach Alex Ariza mixes with water each time the Filipino climbs the ring for his daily workouts.
Nobody knows what it is but it apparently makes Pacquiao perform superhuman efforts coupled of course with a training regimen that puts even the finest athletes to shame.
Ariza told a couple of scribes that there’s nothing so special about it, saying it’s just a concoction of supplements as he puts the light-yellow granules into an aluminum can for Pacquiao to drink prior to another round of workout under Freddie Roach.Ariza said he has to reinforce Pacquiao’s intake of supplements because of the sheer size of Antonio Margarito, the Mexican bomber Pacquiao is facing on Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.
“Margarito is big and strong,” said Ariza, implying that Pacquiao has to stand up to his 5-11 rival’s pushing and shoving at close range.
Of course, Ariza also regulates Pacquiao’s diet, which is composed of the basic food groups.
“Manny just eats the basic, beef, chicken, fish, rice and a 16 oz serving of protein shake (that is immediately given to Pacquiao after every workout)” said Ariza, who has been in Pacquiao’s training camp since 2008.
“No game meat,” Ariza said, smiling, recalling the incident in 2008 when Oscar De La Hoya was served deer meat and another exotic fare while preparing to face Pacquiao.
This will be the first time Pacquiao will fight at super-welterweight (154 lbs) although he and Margarito have agreed to fight at a catch weight of 151 lbs.
Meanwhile, Pacquiao’s training camp shifts to high gear this week as the fighter commences the thrice-a-week sparring sessions in Baguio City.
Freddie Roach said Pacquiao will begin sparring with Mexican Michael Medina most probably tomorrow (Tuesday).
Source: mb.com.ph
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