Trainer Buboy Fernandez wants a defensive-minded Manny Pacquiao to show up on July 2 against Australian challenger Jeff Horn in their world title fight in the 52,500 seating capacity Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. When asked what part of Pacquiao’s fight plan he’ll work on, the Filipino boxing icon’s long-time assistant trainer and friend said it would be defense. Fernandez noted Pacquiao’s aggressiveness was very evident in their first day of training, an indication that the fighting Senator wants the fight badly. Pacquiao, 38, will work on his footwork and abdominal exercises, as well as heavy bag and speedball routines in his first week of training. “We want Pacquiao to be prepared when coach Freddie (Roach) arrives.”There is no schedule yet of Roach’s arrival in Manila.

Source: Manila Times May 09, 2017 15:33 UTC