Rios’ trainer says Pacquiao has slowed down

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Two days before the Clash in Cotai in Macau on Sunday, Brandon Rios’ trainer Robert Garcia says Manny Pacquiao is no longer as dangerous as he used to be

PAST HIS PRIME. Brandon Rios' trainer Robert Garcia says Manny Pacquiao is not the same fighter he once was. Photo by Adrian Portugal/Rappler

MACAU – Two days before the Clash in Cotai in Macau on Sunday, Brandon Rios’ trainer Robert Garcia says Manny Pacquiao is no longer as dangerous as he used to be.

Natashya Gutierrez reports.

It’s the calm before the storm.
Brandon Rios trains for the last time, 3 days before fight night.
His opponent, Filipino Manny Pacquiao attends his Christian fellowship.
Nothing intense for these two fighters as they rest for their face off Sunday, November 24.
How will the two fare in the ring?
This weekend’s bout promises to be a slugfest.
Both Rios and Pacquiao are known aggressors in the ring. 
They are relentless attackers who don’t run away from their opponents.
Rios, the underdog, is bigger than Pacquiao. He loves throwing punches. 
He hits his opponent from close range. 
Known for his strong chin, Rios can take punches.
Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach, isn’t worried.

FREDDIE ROACH, PACQUIAO’S TRAINER: Body shots are key. Rios has never fought anyone like him, it’s his 1st time at 147. This won’t be a hard fight.

Pacquiao is known for his speed and power-packed punches. 
Because he’s fast, he hits his opponents from an angle, catching them off guard.
Trainer Robert Garcia says Rios is ready for Pacquiao’s legendary speed.

ROBERT GARCIA, RIOS’ TRAINER: Pacquiao has power. But he hasn’t stopped anyone since 2009.

He also says Pacquiao’s is past his prime.

ROBERT GARCIA, RIOS’ TRAINER: Manny is not the same fighter as he was 3 years ago. Much has changed… Pacquiao was knocked out by Marquez, and before that he dropped him in an earlier round. He’s not the same man.

Roach disagrees. He insists his fighter is in his best form ever, predicting a knockout within 6 rounds.

FREDDIE ROACH, PACQUIAO’S TRAINER: If Manny showed any slippage in training camp I’d be the first to tell him that. But it’s not time yet. Manny will destroy this guy.

Both are looking for a comeback.
Pacquiao lost his last two fights, while Rios tasted defeat last March.

NATASHYA GUTIERREZ, REPORTING: Two relentless fighters, two reputations on the line… expect war on fight night. After months of training, it all comes down to this — who will throw the punch that will cut short their opponent’s dreams? Natashya Gutierrez, Rappler, Macau.

– Rappler.com


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