Timothy Bradley and Manny Pacquiao
Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao is taking things to the next level for his highly anticipated rematch against dynamic opponent, Timothy Bradley. The bout is scheduled to take place on April 12, 2014. Pacquiao, also known as Pac-man, has hired two new sparring partners in preparation for the match.
Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach stated, “Pacquiao will be employing the services of former IBF junior lightweight champion Steve Forbes and former WBO junior welterweight champion Kendall Holt as sparring partners this training camp.” Ibtimes also stated, “Another possible sparring partner for Pacquiao is Miguel Cotto, who has expressed his desire to help out his good friend as much as he can.
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Boxing News: Manny Pacquiao Picks Holt and Forbes as Sparring Partners, With Cotto Also a Possibility
Boxing News: Manny Pacquiao Picks Holt and Forbes as Sparring Partners, With Cotto Also a Possibility
February 23, 2014 12:08 AM IST - Manny Pacquiao has chosen his sparring partners in preparation for his big rematch with Timothy Bradley. Manny Pacquiao is stepping up his training for the epic Timothy Bradley fight by choosing to spar with two seriously difficult boxers. The "Pacman" has chosen former IBF Junior lightweight champion Steve Forbes and former WBO junior welterweight champion Kendall Holt to help hone his skills ahead of his rematch with Bradley on April 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. "Pacquiao will be employing the services of former IBF junior lightweight champion Steve Forbes and former WBO junior welterweight champion Kendall Holt as sparring partners this training camp," trainer Freddie Roach told Rappler...
