Boxing News 24/7All Pictures: Stacey Verbeek – Maple Avenue Boxing Gym, Dallas
Filipino fighter Manny Pacquiao, a champion of eight divisions and the current WBO titlist at 147lbs, is one of boxing’s biggest attractions. When he fights, the crime rate in his own country goes down as everyone unites to watch their prized athlete box. He’s a guaranteed ticket-seller, a pay-per-view sensation and pound-for-pound star. So what can fans expect during fight week as the third installment of his saga with Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12 approaches?
One: Pacmania. People who are normally well composed will be overcome with hysteria when Manny arrives
Two: Popular public workouts. Fans and media will want to sneak a peak at the champ in rehearsal
Three: Bob Arum. Pacquiao's promoter will field more questions about Floyd Mayweather than he will Marquez
Four: Manny's mummy. A proud mother will eagerly watch one of her sons in combat
Five: Manny's wife. Jinkee is effortlessly elegant, not media hungry but will readily smile sweetly for photographs
Six: Manny's brother. A former boxer himself, Bobby Pacquiao (29-15-3, 14ko) will go on morning runs with Manny
Seven: Manny's bro Buboy Fernandez. Long-time friend and training assistant Buboy will get a fit of giggles
Eight: Conditioner/Nutritionist Ariza. Alex will revel in the moment as it'll be his first Pac-Marquez fight
Nine: Acclaimed coach Roach. Freddie will make more bold predictions before the contest, maybe going for a Rd 1 KO
Ten: Throngs of media. The MGM Grand will be abuzz with photographers, journalists and broadcasters
Eleven: A knockdown or more. Pacquiao will be marshaled to a neutral corner as Marquez may end up canvassed
Twelve: Victory. Pacquiao is on a 14-strong winning run, against Marquez he'll likely extend that to 15
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