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Roach stunned by 'machine' Pacquiao

ESPN staff
October 23, 2011
Freddie Roach feels Manny Pacquiao is about to hit his peak © Getty Images
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Trainer Freddie Roach believes Manny Pacquiao looks better than ever during his training camp ahead of a clash with Juan Manuel Marquez.

Pacquiao defends his WBO welterweight title against Marquez on November 12 in what will be the third meeting between the pair. Pacquiao claimed one of the previous battles, while the other was a draw - yet both outcomes were controversial, with Marquez bemoaning unfair treatment from the judges.

Reports emanating from the Pacquiao camp suggest he is desperate to draw a line under the feud by securing a knockout success - and Roach has seen the fire in the Filipino's eyes during the final preparations.

"His work ethic is better than ever," Roach told 8countnews.com. "He asked me one time to let him know if he's slowing down. When I see that he is, I will tell him. He's still a machine, he's still going strong. Manny Pacquiao is not nearly done yet."

And in an ominous warning to Floyd Mayweather Jnr, who has long been linked with a super-fight against Pacquiao, Roach claims his man is beginning to hit his peak at the age of 32.

"His timing, his distance, it's all coming together. This may be the best Manny Pacquiao yet," he said.

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