Antes de la pelea mas importante en la carrera del filipino Pacquiao, aparece este articulo, argumentando problemas entre Paquiao y Roach
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Arum unfazed by alleged Pacquiao-Roach conflict
By Dino Maragay (philstar.com) Updated September 10, 2009 11:55 AM
MANILA, Philippines – Promoter Bob Arum isn’t pressing the panic button amid reports of problems between boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and his corner man Freddie Roach regarding the boxer’s training plans for his fight with Miguel Cotto in November.
It has been widely reported that Pacquiao, currently the world’s best boxer, is planning to set up camp in Baguio City — something that did not go too well with Roach, who cited distractions that come whenever his prized ward trains in the Philippines.
Pacquiao must train all but three weeks outside the United States for the bulk of camp to avoid being taxed heavily. Roach, for his part, offered a secluded resort in Toluca, Mexico, as an alternative.
But the bespectacled trainer bared he’s having problems reaching Pacquiao, saying his calls were being blocked by members of the boxer’s inner circle. Roach even went as far as threatening to quit as Pacquiao’s trainer.
“If they don’t want me to be the trainer anymore that’s fine with me. Do it yourself,” he told the Asian Journal in a previous interview.
Despite this, Arum — who is promoting the Pacquiao-Cotto fight — remains unfazed, saying he will just stay at the sidelines and “try to keep peace.”
“This always happens with a big, superstar fighter,” Arum told The Ring. “People around him want to protect their territory. Manny loves Freddie but he’s also loyal to these guys as well. When Manny is in training camp, Freddie’s the boss. These guys don’t want Freddie to be the boss when he’s not in training. They think that usurps their territory.”
“I just sit back, watch it all and try to keep peace. I try not to get too excited,” the ageless promoter added.
Arum, 77, also came to the rescue of boxing agent Michael Koncz, Pacquiao’s close aide who reportedly is the one blocking Roach’s calls to the boxer.
Koncz, a Canadian, was even quoted as telling Pacquiao: “You don’t have to talk to Freddie Roach. He’s just the trainer.”
“(Koncz) is a good guy in a thankless position,” Arum said. “When Manny says something, he has to jump, to make it happen.”
Pacquiao, meanwhile, has arrived in New York City to kick-off the cross-country, five-city media tour to drum up interest in his bout with Cotto. He will reportedly take part in a press conference at the historic Yankee Stadium tomorrow.
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