US-BASED FANS: WE ARE WAITING FOR MANNY PACQUIAO’S ARRIVAL

Pacman "Pacman" Pacquiao Latest News from philboxing.com Mon, 12 Oct 2009

LOS ANGELES, California – US-based fans eager to watch Manny Pacquiao trade mitts inside the Wild Card gym in Hollywood in preparation for his 12-round title fight against Miguel Angel Cotto dubbed “Firepower” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on Nov. 14, won’t be disappointed after it was reported that Team Pacquiao will soon be headed here for the second phase of Pacquiao’s training – and to escape the wrath of the third typhoon which reportedly threatens to lash at the Philippines.

Pacquiao and his training management led by Fred Roach and Alex Ariza are expected to plane in on Oct. 24, said sources from La Brea on 3rd St. here.

“Baguio is a nice place in terms of weather but the team is wary of the possible third typhoon that is expected to hit the Philippines this October,” said a source, a semi-retired boxer who closely works with Team Pacquiao here. “Ready lang kami (for Pacquiao’s arrival) sa October 24...

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