The Pacman is Back in Manila and He's in My Gym!

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao Latest News from philboxing.com Mon, 19 Oct 2009

Early today, Team Pacquiao left the cold climate of Baguio City and went straight to Penalosa Boxing Gym in Mandaluyong City. To say the least, it was quite exhilarating to see an old friend once again and if the original plan goes through he'll be spending his workouts here till the day he leaves for the US to challenge Miguel Cotto for the WBO World Welterweight title. He was accompanied by the most popular boxing coach, Freddie Roach, and the rest of the Team Pacquaio, Buboy & Blas Fernandez, Dodie Penalosa, Mike Koncz, Alex Ariza, Nonoy Neri, Bobby Pacquiao, and all of his corner men. The Gerry Penalosa Boxing Gym welcoming committee is composed of me and my wife, Goody, our resident trainer, Carmelo Penalosa, the new WPBF Featherweight champ Michael Farenas and my brother in-law Abet Pestano.

Manny did an intense boxing workout, at least 30 rounds, and it looks like he was not at least bit exhausted after the training. He was focused, determined and every inch the champion. The gym was filled with media...

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