July 10, 2021
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Photos: Chris Farina – ChrisFarina.com / ChrisFarinaPhoto
Ring legend Manny Pacquiao works out with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Boxing Club for his upcoming mega-fight with welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. on August 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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It such a shame seeing Freddie Roach suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease is actually a form of dementia with an umbrella of vast symptoms. So depressing.
I agree it’s hard to see people suffer with Parkinson’s.
Big respect to Roach holding off the effects of the disease by doing what he can and being active.
It’s actually a form of therapy for Parkinson’s. My dad has a gym called RockSteady that is a chain of boxing gyms targeting Parkinson’s patients as clients. Forced muscle work with doing things like hitting the mitts or holding the mitts can help Parkinson’s patients with their daily lives.
Yes, boxing is good therapy for dealing with the neurological side effects of Parkinson’s Disease in relationship with fine reflexes and muscular responses. The main core of disease management lies within the pharmacology advancements and the implantable stimulator pumps (when applicable) for the best outcomes. There is no cure for the disease so maintaining a good quality of life is the key to victory. On a side note, loss of smell is one of the first hallmark symptoms.
I would never call that a “shame”. He’s doing what he loves. God bless.
In Spence’s first fight back from the accident, Garcia on average landed fewer than 10 punches per round against him. If Manny comes into this anything like he was for the Thurman fight, Spence will be getting touched a lot more than he did against Garcia. Will be interesting to see if there are any durability issues with Spence, or if Manny has lost a step.
Plus the Southpaw vs Southpaw factor will play a huge role. It’ll be interesting to see which boxer that benefits. If it is Manny that could be what lifts him over the obvious age factor.
I think we will see both factors you described. Spence will be touched more often since Manny is a compact multiple salvo puncher with a machine-gun style. However, make no mistake, Manny is 42 years of age and Spence is a youngster with a V8 engine purring keenly with sweetly tuned headers. Spence, in my opinion, will show Manny’s advancing age by staying on the outside with that long jab, lateral movement, and youthfulness. I still feel Spence pulls this fight off with the youthfulness factor.
I think the lateral movement will be nullified. Spence will be forced to fight different I think. I’m not saying he can’t do it because he has shown extreme ability in adapting so far. I think he’ll have to stand his ground more. Moving away will put you in your butt. We saw that with Thurman.
@Scoob Spence suffered a concussion in the accident, and judging by the photo of him in the hospital bed, possibly a pretty severe concussion. That couldn’t have done him any good as far as his punch resistance goes. That’s my main concern with Spence. Hard to believe he’s exactly the same guy as he was before the accident. Garcia wasn’t able to expose any durability problems in Spence, but I believe Manny will provide more of a test as far as that goes. Won’t argue with your prediction of Spence winning here, but there are too many unknowns in this one. Really hard to pick a winner here.
I will say this now. Spence is overrated period. Check the resume. His SD could have been a loss to Porter.
I’ve been watching boxing for well over 50 years. My son and grandson have followed the same footsteps. Aside from the pandemic era, I strongly feel that boxers are far tooooo delicate than they were before. One or two fights a year just don’t cut it. I understand the issues with getting hurt. Then why even bother becoming a boxer. The money has always been there. Let’s see more boxers exhibit their talent without “ducking” anyone. And stop the excuses as to why you lost. Too many think they’re better than they are. Just saying.
Manny will be busy early but Spence is a monster, not sure why he would want to fight such a young gun at his age. Should be a good fight though.
It’s Manny Paquiao. That’s why :). The man is a legend for a reason.
easy fight for Manny. Spence is slow and methodical. watch Special K outbox him over six rounds. Manny won’t get caught , and will surprise Errol over and over. 118-110 Pac nuff said.
A lot of people forget to say mannia which means tricks of the trade which manny’s got plenty of no exceptions old school roughing, moving , or just a class of its own that no sparing can prepare you for..this is what special fighters have ask mayweather about manny’s special abilities he’s one of the few that are great that cannot be duplicated how I hate him for being so good lol best of luck to both theses fighters may the best man win without any bullcrap god bless both fighters
After reviewing the Tale of the Tape and reviewing each fighter’s boxing record, all common sense should dictate that Manny will probably lose to Spence BUt, what I’ve learned over the years is to never count Manny out of any fight… He’s ferocious and never quits… I’ll go with Manny in this one as well…