Thread: Interview with MAnny Pacquiao

It's hard to believe that less than a year ago the name Manny Pacquiao was virtually unknown to American fight fans. The former flyweight and super bantamweight world champion had campaigned almost exclusively in his home country of the Philippines. But last November an eleventh round stoppage of then consensus featherweight king Marco Antonio Barrera plunged Pacquiao into the public consciousness. A split draw against the highly regarded Juan Manuel Marquez last month helped to further consolidate his claims for pound-for-pound recognition. The 'Pacman' took time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions for Doghouse Boxing.

AC: Do you feel you did enough to beat Marquez and what would you do differently in a rematch?

MP: Yes, I did enough but obviously not enough in the judges eyes. I would try to finish him off early.

AC: You claimed you injured you left hand in the fight and that you also had blisters on your feet. How much did this impact your performance?

MP: Great impact. I couldn't move as much as I wanted to and I couldn't hit as hard as I wanted to.

AC: Why do you think Marquez is so reluctant to fight you in an immediate rematch?

MP: He felt my power. God-given power.

AC: Barrera seems keen to fight you again later this year. What are the
chances of this bout occurring and do you think the outcome would be any different?

MP: Anytime. Anywhere. Very good chance of occurring. Same outcome.

AC: If you fight and beat Erik Morales at junior lightweight, would you continue to campaign at 130 or would you move between the two divisions depending on where the big money fights are?

MP: I wouldn't go that far yet. I still have a long way to go in the featherweight division. God willing, I will be victorious.

AC: A fight between yourself and Injin Chi would be an all out war. Is there any chance of this fight happening in the near future?

MP: Me and my management team are exploring all options.

AC: At featherweight there is Barrera, Marquez, Scott Harrison and Injin Chi. At junior lightweight there is Morales, Casamayor, Corrales and Hernandez. Who would you like to fight the most and who would present you with the toughest challenge?

MP: I will concentrate on the featherweight division for now. Barrera and Marquez are the toughest fights in my immediate future.

AC: You have improved in leaps and bounds since hooking up with Freddy Roach. How much of an impact has he had on your overall fighting style?

MP: Tremendous impact. I don't think I'll be where I am now without Coach Freddy.

AC: Do you have a message for Juan Manuel Marquez?

MP: Let's do it again.

AC: In closing, is there anything you'd like to say to the fans?

MP: I thank all those who supported me and again, without them I won't be where I am today. May God bless them all and that they continue to support the sport of boxing. I would also like to thank HBO for their continued support and specially the Filipino fans all over the world, for their support and prayers. And finally, to our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ without Him, I am nothing.

What do ya'll think?

Oh and you can thank me later

nice job purist

Great statement, so we will see much of PAC in 2004 either against Barrera or Marquez.

In-Jin Chi and Scott Harrison fight would also be fanstastic

in all honesty i think that Morales would murder Pacquiao at junior lightweight

Originally Posted by ricanchamp04

in all honesty i think that Morales would murder Pacquiao at junior lightweight

I dont think so. EM likes to trade. he'll be an easier fight for PAC than JMM.

but IMO Morales has a stronger punch then JMM and can absorb more punishment than MAB lol

Originally Posted by ricanchamp04

but IMO Morales has a stronger punch then JMM and can absorb more punishment than MAB lol

But he dosnt have the counter punching of JMM. Remember when JMM tried to be 'Macho' againts PAC. Among the 3 Mexican giants JMM I think can give PAC the most trouble and EM the easiest among the 3 because he gets carried away and trade.

well i still think he'll win soooo HA

Damn stereotyping. I'm an American fight fan and I knew of Pac well before the Barrera fight. I usually try and follow fighters trained under Freddie Roach. Really, I'd be stoked to see Paquiao fight any of these guys (JMM, Barrera, Chi, ).

rican champ sorry to say but i think you need a lot of researching to do... did morales knock barera out? NO

just to show you the so called power of morales....its too weak compared to pacs power....

then again did barera, jmm seriously hurt pacman? NO

just to show you that pac proved that he has a solid chin...he absorb the best power shots of jmm and barera but pac just shook it off...

now tell me who's the better fighter...as miron clearly pointed out em is the least dangerous of all 3 mexicans....good point there miron...

em style is tailored for pacman....

Originally Posted by Purist

It's hard to believe that less than a year ago the name Manny Pacquiao was virtually unknown to American fight fans. The former flyweight and super bantamweight world champion had campaigned almost exclusively in his home country of the Philippines. But last November an eleventh round stoppage of then consensus featherweight king Marco Antonio Barrera plunged Pacquiao into the public consciousness. A split draw against the highly regarded Juan Manuel Marquez last month helped to further consolidate his claims for pound-for-pound recognition. The 'Pacman' took time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions for Doghouse Boxing.

AC: Do you feel you did enough to beat Marquez and what would you do differently in a rematch?

MP: Yes, I did enough but obviously not enough in the judges eyes. I would try to finish him off early.

AC: You claimed you injured you left hand in the fight and that you also had blisters on your feet. How much did this impact your performance?

MP: Great impact. I couldn't move as much as I wanted to and I couldn't hit as hard as I wanted to.

AC: Why do you think Marquez is so reluctant to fight you in an immediate rematch?

MP: He felt my power. God-given power.

AC: Barrera seems keen to fight you again later this year. What are the
chances of this bout occurring and do you think the outcome would be any different?

MP: Anytime. Anywhere. Very good chance of occurring. Same outcome.

AC: If you fight and beat Erik Morales at junior lightweight, would you continue to campaign at 130 or would you move between the two divisions depending on where the big money fights are?

MP: I wouldn't go that far yet. I still have a long way to go in the featherweight division. God willing, I will be victorious.

AC: A fight between yourself and Injin Chi would be an all out war. Is there any chance of this fight happening in the near future?

MP: Me and my management team are exploring all options.

AC: At featherweight there is Barrera, Marquez, Scott Harrison and Injin Chi. At junior lightweight there is Morales, Casamayor, Corrales and Hernandez. Who would you like to fight the most and who would present you with the toughest challenge?

MP: I will concentrate on the featherweight division for now. Barrera and Marquez are the toughest fights in my immediate future.

AC: You have improved in leaps and bounds since hooking up with Freddy Roach. How much of an impact has he had on your overall fighting style?

MP: Tremendous impact. I don't think I'll be where I am now without Coach Freddy.

AC: Do you have a message for Juan Manuel Marquez?

MP: Let's do it again.

AC: In closing, is there anything you'd like to say to the fans?

MP: I thank all those who supported me and again, without them I won't be where I am today. May God bless them all and that they continue to support the sport of boxing. I would also like to thank HBO for their continued support and specially the Filipino fans all over the world, for their support and prayers. And finally, to our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ without Him, I am nothing.

What do ya'll think?

Oh and you can thank me later

A link would have done

http://www.doghouseboxing.com/Cocks/Cocks062904.htm

Oh no need to thank me

Originally Posted by Memphis

Oh no need to thank me

that one gets a click.

Originally Posted by RUSHMORE

Originally Posted by Memphis

Oh no need to thank me

and again

Well Gunjack you need to re-watch to JMM/Pac fight, just because a fighter isn't dropped doesn't mean he wasn't hurt and JMM did hurt Pac even stunned him. You're just getting caught up in the whole PAC MAN hype to think that Manny could beat Morales!

A perfect example of gettin hurt without being dropped Trinidad/Campas, Campas was knocked out but still standing!

Funny how many got knocked out by this writer a couple of fights later this posting was correct