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Monday, 26 October 2009
Glen Johnson: "I'm a huge Pacquiao fan"
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"I'm a huge Pacquiao fan. I mean he's my favorite fighter out there outside of myself, so I love Pacquiao. I believe he's a guy that brings a lot of excitement to the sport. When he comes, he don't play around. He brings it. Win or lose, he's a true fighter and for me, that's boxing should be about," stated former light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson... READ MORE
"I'm a huge Pacquiao fan. I mean he's my favorite fighter out there outside of myself, so I love Pacquiao. I believe he's a guy that brings a lot of excitement to the sport. When he comes, he don't play around. He brings it. Win or lose, he's a true fighter and for me, that's boxing should be about," stated former light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson... READ MORE
Adamek-Golota Post Fight Quotes
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Tomasz Adamek knocked out Andrew Golota in a 5 round fight that proved Adamek has what it takes to be a top contender in the heavyweight arena. Here’s what was said at the post fight interviews.
From Tomasz Adamek:
“I will never forget this moment, fighting in front of almost 17 thousand Polish fans against a Polish legend that went through many great battles. It was a meaningful night for me.”
“By beating Andrew Golota I made a statement about my power. I wanted to show how good I can be as a heavyweight. I got hit couple of times pretty hard, but I was never in danger. Looks like my iron chin will work for me in a higher weight class also.”
“I never treat any fight as something personal and it was the same this time. I did not plan to knock Golota out, it was not my intention. After the first knockdown, I knew I could hit him at will. I paced myself in round 2 and 3, waiting for the right moment to up my tempo. Andrew Gmitruk was telling me to not get too cocky. I remembered this every minute I was in the ring. It was not easy win, regardless of the outcome. I had to be careful not to get hit by this powerful 260 pound man. It worked.”
“I hope I proved tonight to everybody, that I can be 215 pounds and be effective as a heavyweight. But my foes in the cruiserweight division should not be too happy yet. If the major television outlets will offer great fights, I will be back and knock out those guys too.”
Asked about future plans; “I will go back to the U.S. in couple of days, maybe enjoy myself for couple of weeks and then eagerly await the next challenge. It’s in my nature not to be lazy for too long. I love my home, wife and two daughters, but after a while I miss the ring. I want to thank everybody who believed in my skills and determination. I never had a doubt about the outcome of this fight. I want also to thank Andrzej for accepting this fight. He helped me realize my dream of becoming a heavyweight”.
Andrew Gmitruk was not surprised by exceptional performance of his pupil. “I knew this fight would look this way. To be honest, after the first knockdown, this fight was over. It was just question of time.”
“Adamek will use every weakness of his opponent so mercilessly. It was painful to watch. Tomek used Golota’s slowness to do exactly what we were talking about in training. Tomek hit Golota with lot of body shoots, and just peppered him with combinations when Golota was getting tired. Adamek was very calm and composed.”
“I think this is the biggest change in his style of fighting - he picks when to attack in the best possible moments, never leaving his rival chance to react, he is not going into unnecessary brawls. We were working on this, but I’m not sure this is something you can teach. He just has it” – said Gmitruk. “Golota wanted to tear Adamek’s head off, and was not pacing himself. He fought exactly like we thought he would”
Kathy Duva, Adamek Promoter:
“It wasn’t just that Tomasz Adamek knocked out Andrew Golota, it was the way he did it! Watch the highlights. He showed power and speed, he showed he has a heavyweight punch and incredible combinations. Adamek made a statement. And from the texts I started getting directly after the fight, the boxing world is taking notice!”
“We are going to assess all of our options in the coming weeks. Basically we are interested in the most money we can make. We have cruiserweight options and we now have heavyweight options. I couldn’t be happier for Tomasz.”
(Original story is posted here: Adamek KO's Golota In 5th Round - Post Fight Quotes, Pound4pound.com)
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Tomasz Adamek knocked out Andrew Golota in a 5 round fight that proved Adamek has what it takes to be a top contender in the heavyweight arena. Here’s what was said at the post fight interviews.
From Tomasz Adamek:
“I will never forget this moment, fighting in front of almost 17 thousand Polish fans against a Polish legend that went through many great battles. It was a meaningful night for me.”
“By beating Andrew Golota I made a statement about my power. I wanted to show how good I can be as a heavyweight. I got hit couple of times pretty hard, but I was never in danger. Looks like my iron chin will work for me in a higher weight class also.”
“I never treat any fight as something personal and it was the same this time. I did not plan to knock Golota out, it was not my intention. After the first knockdown, I knew I could hit him at will. I paced myself in round 2 and 3, waiting for the right moment to up my tempo. Andrew Gmitruk was telling me to not get too cocky. I remembered this every minute I was in the ring. It was not easy win, regardless of the outcome. I had to be careful not to get hit by this powerful 260 pound man. It worked.”
“I hope I proved tonight to everybody, that I can be 215 pounds and be effective as a heavyweight. But my foes in the cruiserweight division should not be too happy yet. If the major television outlets will offer great fights, I will be back and knock out those guys too.”
Asked about future plans; “I will go back to the U.S. in couple of days, maybe enjoy myself for couple of weeks and then eagerly await the next challenge. It’s in my nature not to be lazy for too long. I love my home, wife and two daughters, but after a while I miss the ring. I want to thank everybody who believed in my skills and determination. I never had a doubt about the outcome of this fight. I want also to thank Andrzej for accepting this fight. He helped me realize my dream of becoming a heavyweight”.
Andrew Gmitruk was not surprised by exceptional performance of his pupil. “I knew this fight would look this way. To be honest, after the first knockdown, this fight was over. It was just question of time.”
“Adamek will use every weakness of his opponent so mercilessly. It was painful to watch. Tomek used Golota’s slowness to do exactly what we were talking about in training. Tomek hit Golota with lot of body shoots, and just peppered him with combinations when Golota was getting tired. Adamek was very calm and composed.”
“I think this is the biggest change in his style of fighting - he picks when to attack in the best possible moments, never leaving his rival chance to react, he is not going into unnecessary brawls. We were working on this, but I’m not sure this is something you can teach. He just has it” – said Gmitruk. “Golota wanted to tear Adamek’s head off, and was not pacing himself. He fought exactly like we thought he would”
Kathy Duva, Adamek Promoter:
“It wasn’t just that Tomasz Adamek knocked out Andrew Golota, it was the way he did it! Watch the highlights. He showed power and speed, he showed he has a heavyweight punch and incredible combinations. Adamek made a statement. And from the texts I started getting directly after the fight, the boxing world is taking notice!”
“We are going to assess all of our options in the coming weeks. Basically we are interested in the most money we can make. We have cruiserweight options and we now have heavyweight options. I couldn’t be happier for Tomasz.”
(Original story is posted here: Adamek KO's Golota In 5th Round - Post Fight Quotes, Pound4pound.com)
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Pacquiao Starts Last Leg of Training at Wild Card Gym in L.A.
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal
Pacquiao and his boxing entourage have moved to Los Angeles Saturday to start the final leg of the Filipino boxer's training before he engages Miguel Cotto in their 'Firepower' fight which is taking place in Las Vegas Nevada on November 14, 2009.
Famous Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has landed in Los Angeles California yesterday after his gruelling training under the watchful eyes of his equally famous trainer Freddie Roach and conditioning expert Alex Ariza.
Pacquiao and his team have been holed up at the Shape Up gym in Baguio City Philippines since he started training and physical conditioning in preparation for his upcoming fight with Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico on November 14 in Las Vegas. READ MORE
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Pacquiao and his boxing entourage have moved to Los Angeles Saturday to start the final leg of the Filipino boxer's training before he engages Miguel Cotto in their 'Firepower' fight which is taking place in Las Vegas Nevada on November 14, 2009.
Famous Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has landed in Los Angeles California yesterday after his gruelling training under the watchful eyes of his equally famous trainer Freddie Roach and conditioning expert Alex Ariza.
Pacquiao and his team have been holed up at the Shape Up gym in Baguio City Philippines since he started training and physical conditioning in preparation for his upcoming fight with Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico on November 14 in Las Vegas. READ MORE
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Video: Manny Pacquiao is back, Freddie Roach interview
RingTV.com
Manny Pacquiao was greeted by dozens of enthusiastic fans upon his arrival at Los Angeles International airport.
Freddie Roach, his trainer, also was on the flight. He discussed Pacquiao's training camp in the Philippine for his fight against Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14.
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Manny Pacquiao was greeted by dozens of enthusiastic fans upon his arrival at Los Angeles International airport.
Freddie Roach, his trainer, also was on the flight. He discussed Pacquiao's training camp in the Philippine for his fight against Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14.
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Video: Manny Pacquiao: Big Problems For Team Pacquiao?
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Video posted with permission from Vivek Wallace.
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Pacquiao to KO Cotto in later rounds: Koncz
by Ma. Rosanna Mina, abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA – Canadian adviser Mike Koncz has joined American trainer Freddie Roach and conditioning coach Alex Ariza in declaring that Manny Pacquiao will certainly knockout WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in the “Firepower” bout on November 14 in Las Vegas.
Koncz, however, thinks the KO will not come soon in the fight, contrary to what Roach has predicted.
“I believe it will happen but I don’t believe it will happen as quickly as in the [Ricky] Hatton fight,” Koncz told abs-cbnNEWS.com last week.
Pacquiao became the IBO/Ring Magazine light welterweight champion in May after stunning Britain’s Hatton with a 2nd round KO in the “Battle of the East and West.”
Roach told PhilBoxing.com that Pacquiao would KO Cotto in Round 1 if the Puerto Rican “doesn’t run.” Ariza, meantime, said the Filipino boxing superstar can KO Cotto “if he lands a shot” because of the immense power of Pacquiao’s punch.
“You know Cotto's a fighter in his prime. He's one of the best body punchers in the business, very strong,” Koncz said of the WBO welterweight champ.
“Certainly I believe Manny will prevail in the fight because his foot speed and his hand speed are just gonna be too much for Cotto,” he continued.
“But the knockout, I think so but I don’t think so [it will happen] until the later rounds.”
Pacquiao went to the United States Saturday night to wrap up his training there. Koncz said the pound-for-pound king will train in Los Angeles, California for two weeks.
Team Pacquiao will proceed to Las Vegas, Nevada on the Sunday before the fight to continue training.
A “very hectic schedule” awaits Pacquiao in Las Vegas, Koncz noted, as he is set to fulfill “contractual obligations” such as promoting the bout. – Report by Ma. Rosanna Mina, abs-cbnNEWS.com
(Original story is posted here: Pacquiao to KO Cotto in later rounds: Koncz, abs-cbnNEWS.com)
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Watch Pacquiao-Cotto 24/7 Episode 1 CLICK HERE
MANILA – Canadian adviser Mike Koncz has joined American trainer Freddie Roach and conditioning coach Alex Ariza in declaring that Manny Pacquiao will certainly knockout WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in the “Firepower” bout on November 14 in Las Vegas.
Koncz, however, thinks the KO will not come soon in the fight, contrary to what Roach has predicted.
“I believe it will happen but I don’t believe it will happen as quickly as in the [Ricky] Hatton fight,” Koncz told abs-cbnNEWS.com last week.
Pacquiao became the IBO/Ring Magazine light welterweight champion in May after stunning Britain’s Hatton with a 2nd round KO in the “Battle of the East and West.”
Roach told PhilBoxing.com that Pacquiao would KO Cotto in Round 1 if the Puerto Rican “doesn’t run.” Ariza, meantime, said the Filipino boxing superstar can KO Cotto “if he lands a shot” because of the immense power of Pacquiao’s punch.
“You know Cotto's a fighter in his prime. He's one of the best body punchers in the business, very strong,” Koncz said of the WBO welterweight champ.
“Certainly I believe Manny will prevail in the fight because his foot speed and his hand speed are just gonna be too much for Cotto,” he continued.
“But the knockout, I think so but I don’t think so [it will happen] until the later rounds.”
Pacquiao went to the United States Saturday night to wrap up his training there. Koncz said the pound-for-pound king will train in Los Angeles, California for two weeks.
Team Pacquiao will proceed to Las Vegas, Nevada on the Sunday before the fight to continue training.
A “very hectic schedule” awaits Pacquiao in Las Vegas, Koncz noted, as he is set to fulfill “contractual obligations” such as promoting the bout. – Report by Ma. Rosanna Mina, abs-cbnNEWS.com
(Original story is posted here: Pacquiao to KO Cotto in later rounds: Koncz, abs-cbnNEWS.com)
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Watch Pacquiao-Cotto 24/7 Episode 1 CLICK HERE
Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto: it comes down to pride
October 25, 2009, Boxing Examiner, Eric Sloan, Examiner.com
"Cotto is going to be hard on us" is the Freddie Roach quote that Nick Giongco reports in his piece for the Manila Bulletin. Such, however, is not news. Roach has understood from the beginning that Miguel Cotto is not Ricky Hatton or Oscar De La Hoya. "If [Manny] stays on the ropes, he'd get beat," Roach said.
With the two prior opponents, Freddie was almost able to predict the second of the round that Manny Pacquiao would win the fight. The thing about knocking Cotto out in the first round, however, was mental ploy according to The Ring. Freddie doesn't really believe it and neither should you. Regardless, is Manny ready or not? READ MORE
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Watch Pacquiao-Cotto 24/7 Episode 1 CLICK HERE
"Cotto is going to be hard on us" is the Freddie Roach quote that Nick Giongco reports in his piece for the Manila Bulletin. Such, however, is not news. Roach has understood from the beginning that Miguel Cotto is not Ricky Hatton or Oscar De La Hoya. "If [Manny] stays on the ropes, he'd get beat," Roach said.
With the two prior opponents, Freddie was almost able to predict the second of the round that Manny Pacquiao would win the fight. The thing about knocking Cotto out in the first round, however, was mental ploy according to The Ring. Freddie doesn't really believe it and neither should you. Regardless, is Manny ready or not? READ MORE
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Watch Pacquiao-Cotto 24/7 Episode 1 CLICK HERE
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