PACQUIAO: "I WON'T BE OVERCONFIDENT AGAINST VARGAS"
By Maloney L. Samaco
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 09 Oct 2016
Senator Manny Pacquiao is the best bet to win in the WBO welterweight champioship against titleholder Jessie Vargas. The reason is so simple - Pacquiao easily defeated Timothy Bradley twice and Bradley won over Vargas by unanimous decision.
Another plus factor for the Filipino boxing icon is the fighting style of Vargas as the Mexican-American is expected to slug it out all night long. It is the boxing technique that suits Pacquiao's preference.
?Yes he?s good for my style but I won?t [be] overconfident. I won?t take lightly this opponent. I want to make sure that I?m in 100 percent condition. That?s why I train hard,? said Pacquiao as quoted by RingTV.com. ?I know his style, so we know what we?re going to do. I know what I?m going to do to him."
Pacquiao is set to establish another accomplishment - the first sitting senator to win a world boxing title. "My goal is, I want to get another title. This coming fight, Vargas is the champion so I want to get the belt again.?
The fighter younger by ten years could not be belittled. But his experience of 28 bouts and 189 rounds is nothing compared to the senator's 66 bouts and 431 rounds. ?Jessie Vargas is a good fighter; he?s an A-level fighter. These guys are Triple-As, Marquez, Morales, De La Hoya, Barrera. Jessie?s not there yet,? said Pacquiao?s trainer Justin Fortune in RingTV.com.
Vargas has been dreaming of facing world renowned boxers like Pacquiao. "I want to keep climbing, this is the fight I was expecting since I was a child. I will fight with a well-respected and well-known figure, one of the best in the world, and this is my chance," Vargas told Boxing Scene.
He wished to be in the small list of fighters wh defeated the eight division world champion. "Once I beat Pacquiao I will be given a lot of respect and receive recognition to my career. There is a very small list of fighters who have become legends by beating Pacquiao. Morales and Marquez did."
Vargas wanted to fight Pacquiao while still in his prime. "From what I saw in his last fight with Bradley, I think he was still at his best. I'm glad Manny is in good time in his career, because then no one will have any excuse. I want to beat the best Manny Pacquiao. I like challenges and I want to prove to people what I'm made of and that's why I'm happy with this fight."
He hopes that a win will turn himself into a boxing legend. "I will become a legend myself and he will continue his legacy as a senator. It is a win-win situation for both of us," added Vargas.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Maloney L. Samaco.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat is the new FIDE World Senior 65 over category Rapid Champion
Sun, 24 Nov 2024Thunderdome 48 - Jude Grant vs Fano Kori
Sun, 24 Nov 2024World Boxing backs plan to create a new Confederation in Asia
Sun, 24 Nov 2024The message is clear – Asian Boxing Confederation remains united with the IBA
Sun, 24 Nov 2024OSCAR DE LA HOYA FOUNDATION HOSTS 25TH ANNUAL TURKEY GIVEAWAY FOR EAST LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY
Sun, 24 Nov 2024Life vs. Death: The Ultimate Ringside Showdown Immortalized in Pierce Egan’s Boxiana
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, Sat, 23 Nov 2024SPORTS SHORTS 284: TEAM MARK MAGSAYO CONFIRMS RETURN TO THE RING ON DECEMBER 14
By Maloney L. Samaco, Sat, 23 Nov 2024RJP Boxing promotes in Bucana on Dec. 17
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 23 Nov 2024Good Prospects at Minimumweight, Light Fly, Super Bantam and Super Feather in 2025
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sat, 23 Nov 2024Filipino International Master Chito Danilo Garma is the new World Senior Blitz champion; Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat takes the bronze medal
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 23 Nov 2024KAMBOSOS JR SIGNS CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM
Sat, 23 Nov 2024INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME TO ANNOUNCE CLASS OF 2025 ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th
Sat, 23 Nov 2024Ring Master promotes in Calinan on Dec. 21
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 22 Nov 2024NP Bansalan boxing team in Matalam
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 22 Nov 2024New York, Minnesota Biggest Trade Gainers; Los Angeles Has the Rookie Draft Steal
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Fri, 22 Nov 2024