Maybe the interviews should ONLY be handled by Manny Pacquiao.
Not his trainer Freddie Roach, who just a day or so ago lit the boxing world up by saying Philipino champion should fight a few more times before accepting a Super Fight against Floyd Mayweather.
And not his conditioning coach Alex Ariza, who on Wednesday decided to discuss the ‘protein’ drinks Pacquiao drinks after every workout.
In this day and age where sports enhancing drugs have poisoned professional sports, it would have been a wise move for Ariza, who has been with Team Pacquiao since 2008, to avoid all talk of substances consumed by his fighter other than water.In today’s climate, even the innocent of remarks can cause problems.
“Manny just eats the basic…beef, chicken, fish, rice and a 16 oz. serving of protein shake,” Ariza was quoted by the Manila Bulletin.
The Bulletin provides its own description of the drink as a ‘scoop of powder mixed with water, light yellow granules poured into an aluminum can.’
That was just enough to raise eyebrows as well as the accusations from the Mayweather camp that Pacquiao has used steroids.
Those around Pacquiao should take better notes during a Pacquiao press conference. He has rarely tripped over himself during interviews nor provided ammunition for his opponents.
It was just a few weeks ago when Pacquiao handled himself like a seasoned politician during the press conference announcing his controversial bout with Antonio Margarito. Surrounded by hundreds of journalists, all wanting their own take on the Margarito hand wrapping scandal; Pacquiao was calm, polite and careful with his words.
But here are his trainer and conditioning coach adding fuel to a fire with comments that may, in the end, take away from the bout.
Source: examiner.com
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