Alex Ariza’s comments not helpful to Manny Pacquiao
February 17th, 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack): It goes without saying that World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza is good at what he does and has been very successful in helping to mould Pacquiao into one of the greatest fighters of his generation.
Ariza went on to say that he would not be surprised if Marquez did not make it through the first round. We all know how that fight turned out. Pacquiao wound up winning a decision which most boxing observers felt he did not deserve. The comments were not only very controversial but arrogant as well.
Ariza’s training techniques have also come under question. “Pacman’s” performance last May against Shane Mosley was sub par. He was not able to utilize the lateral movement and speed of foot that boxing fans have become accustomed to seeing. It was later revealed that Manny had suffered from leg cramping against Mosley.
Against Marquez, for the 2nd fight in a row Pacquiao was hampered by leg caramping. Some boxing pundits attributed the leg cramping to Manny’s habit of over training. Top Rank CEO Bob Arum warned team Pacquaio at the time about the danger of Manny overtraining and at one point Arum told trainer Freddie Roach to slow Manny down.
It would seem if there were any blame at all to spread around for Manny’s leg cramps, the bulk of the blame must land on the shoulders of Ariza. After all he is Pacquiao’s strength and conditioning coach. And if Bob Arum is sharp enough to pick up on the problem as Manny’s promoter, you would think that Ariza would be working diligently to prevent the problem from happening again.
So the question needs to be asked, what is Alex Ariza doing to alleviate the leg cramping problems that have now plaqued Manny in his two most recent fights?
Ariza was most recently quoted by Rope-A-Dope Radio saying:
“How do you get motivated for Bradley? The guys who we’re sparring in the gym are better than Bradley.”
What is the purpose of making such remarks prior to your fighter going into training camp where one of the chief challenges will be to get him motivated for a big fight?
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Ariza has said that Manny has NOT followed the training he laid out for him, instead doing the conditioning Manny likes and THIS is the reason he’s cramped up in his last two fights.
Ariza and his milk shakes gave Manny a good run. Now excuses are being made BEFORE the fight with Bradley. I hate Arum but he and Ariza made this guy super rich with the phonyest image in boxing. Now he is dedicatedt to the bible and does not want to hurt people. He has got to be the biggest fraud in the history of boxing. Dont fight em sue em Manny!
i am thinking that bradley is going to outpoint manny
Is that what they call it now “overtraining”? There is no shame from this camp and their stupid fans.
@ Rahilou: Right on Bro’! (what did you say?)
Mayweather is only fighting Cotto now because he is not the fighter he was five years ago.
All i know is that pacman is fighting a better opponent in bradley than mayweather which is good for real boxing fans. I keep hearing super fight being mention for mayweather vs cotto cmon really? The only thing interesting about that fight is that mayweather is moving up in weight which means he sees nothing in cotto just an easy belt. If he had balls he would’ve faught cotto back in the day when he was undefeated and more dangerous and this is coming from a boxing fan who really dont root for neither fighter. In my eyes mayweather lost to José Luis castillo in the first fight and to de la hoya. And pacman lost to Márquez at leat once and thats being real.
Pacquiao just does too much with his legs. Some of the footwork is unnecessary but mosley did run. Pacquiao chased mosley to try n make it good n actually try to get the k.o. Against marquez pac showed an amazing sidestep feint that marquez bit on. Also marquez backstepped pac all night verywell. Again pac pushed the fight. Fights werent impressive but it takes heart to fight like that n its nice to see cause there b alot of lame a s s fights
Pacquiao is a fraud…
Haroun ili zein ou maleh, Haroun ili vi3lou salih…
If Pacquiao really needed motivation, he would’ve agreed to fight Mayweather on may 5th. But since he’s avoiding Floyd, Bradley is what he gets…
thinking 2 b on top of d world makes one feel he can say anything he wants. of course there r many readers who will put meaning on his words. d truth comes when d fight happens.
AAR is a dummy just like his hero.
AAA is a retard just like his hero.
@ right handed south paw
Who fought mosely first while pacfraud was fighting the guy who lost to the, who lost to the guy. Get real he’s a fraud and mayweather never asked for a catch weight AND mayweather is a promoter HE HAS TO SPLIT WITH ARUM NOT PACFRAUD WAKE UP Pactards
@Anonymous:
Ha!ha!ha!
Mayweather is fighting Pacman’s leftovers… The only reason Pacman isn’t fighting Mayweather this time round is because the pretty boy is running scared and priced himself out. Get real, mate:
what you’re not willing to say to someone’s face, don’t say at all.
Pacman is a fraud. He lost twice to Marquez and now he’s fighting Bradly???? Mayweather hands down is the best PfP fighter, then followed by Marquez, Martinez, and Pacman…
Ariza is a rat, feeding Ben Thompson of Fighthype with inside information coming from Manny’s camp, Koncz is a swindler, the only person I trust in Manny’s camp is Roach.
@pacman… Floyd is not suppose to be at mannys deposition.just like manny was not at.his.. Its just floyds attorneys asking manny questions… Has better things to do like setting up plans for a fight the person he is fighting will be making more then manny and bradley combined.
Bradley is going to show the world hes one of the best. He got Arum convinced. People are going to be real surprised when Bradley has Manny timed. Over hand right city. Plus all that diving in? Once the fight gets interesting Manny will cut. Headbutts are going to happen. Arum is selling Manny out. Ariza, Roach, Manny better be ready. After fight night BRADLEY will be the one to take Floyd jr name out of pactards mouth. Retirement talk?
Manny is still doing the same sinful things he has always done.. Has been talking this religious stuff.for.years but never living it. Talked the same.retirement stuff.before the clottey match…
Pacman is always motivated. He was in the best shape of his life against Marquez. Unfortunately for Pacman and Ariza, Marquez beat him w/ skill.
@ Paul
Are u insane floyd makes more outside the ring remember he wants to make half of arum and why not he is a promoter your insane no common sense paquiao will go down as never fighting anyone good in their prime and it’s already started ..
Manny doesn’t need boxing anymore. He has got his politics, his budding music and acting career, his numerous charities that he organizes, I mean for him boxing is about the 6th or 7th most important thing in his life whereas with most other boxers including Floyd thats all they have got.
Well Norton beat Ali three times according to most people yet Ali is still considered the greatest of all time.
arizza’s milkshakes brings pac to the yard an he’s like you better not charge,
Also
Marquez 38 yrs old and paquiao in 36the rds could not adapt to marquez style doesn’t look like all time great to me. All time great would adapt within the 1st rnd paquiao is a fraud.
Roach also said marquez would not make it past few.rounds. Manny also said he would knock marquez out so don’t blame it on ariza… The leg and foot cramp nothing but excuses… Now manny not motivated… Let’s get those excuses set before the fight.. Win like if u don’t look great don’t give b.s. Excuses….. Ye will he in trouble with Timothy… Manny sais tim. Will run won’t fight…. So he talks jus a much as ariza and roach.
Just keep making your undetectable steroids and STFU A’Hole.