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Roach: 'I’m Not Overly Worried about Antonio Margarito'

23 Aug 2010 09:33       hits 4270 Print version

Trainer Freddie Roach told UK publication The Telegraph that he's not too concerned with the danger Antonio Margarito brings to the table in the upcoming fight with Manny Pacquiao on November 13. The fight will happen at a catch-weight of 151-pounds. The weight and size of Margarito is the only worry. Even with the size advantage, Roach says Pacquiao will overwhelm Margarito.

He [Margarito] is a big, strong guy. I’m not overly worried about him. I’m not a big Margarito fan. Manny will have too much for him. It’s just the size I’m concerned about, and what weight we have it at. I’d like it at 147lbs, but it will most likely be at catch weight between welter[weight] and junior middleweight,” Roach said.

Roach says Pacquiao will come in weighing 149-pounds at most. He is going to make a plan where Pacquiao takes the fight to Margarito in the very first round and finishes him off by knockout.

“You know what kind of size Manny is. He’ll come in at 149 lbs in the ring. He can’t come in too much heavier than that, and anyway, any extra weight would not help him. Manny will start fast with this guy, and we will finish with him fast,” Roach said.


Source: boxingscene.com

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