Oct

Pacquiao looking impressive ahead of Roach’s arrival

Just days before head trainer Freddie Roach is due to join him in the Philippines for the final six weeks of camp, Manny Pacquiao has reached what insiders call “75 percent fighting shape” for the matchup with Brandon Rios.

Oct

Nazareno to replace Alta as Pacquiao’s sparring partner

by Ryan Songalia

Junior welterweight Dan Nazareno Jr. will fly from Manila to General Santos City on Monday to help Manny Pacquiao prepare for his Nov. 24 bout with Brandon Rios. Nazareno will replace middleweight Marlon Alta, who was reportedly knocked out by Pacquiao in a recent sparring session.