Boxing Herald caught up with Buboy Fernandez, long time friend and assistant trainer of Manny Pacquiao. Buboy gives us his impressions on Manny's progress in training camp thus far. Seems like it's full steam ahead inside The Wild Card Gym, and team Pacquiao are all happy with Manny's progress so far.
Boxing Herald – Buboy, thank you for joining Boxing Herald.
Buboy Fernandez – Good afternoon.
Boxing Herald – How is Manny doing so far, are you please with his progress thus far?
Buboy Fernandez – Manny is doing good so far. We are focused 100 percent for this fight because we all know this is a big fight for him.
Boxing Herald – How would you compare this training camp with previous camps?
Buboy Fernandez – The previous training camps are a big difference. Manny is sparring with the big guys, and the training is difficult. People at this size are bigger and stronger.
Boxing Herald – The gym is in complete lock down with this camp. Have you noticed that Manny is even more focused without having all of those people in the gym?
Buboy Fernandez – Yes previous camps there were many people that would come and see Manny. It's good this way because Manny is always generous with his time, and he always wants to talk with people. It's good this time with the gym being locked so he can focus more, it's good.
Boxing Herald – Are you happy with Manny's weight?
Buboy Fernandez – Yes, and I know Manny's weight well. I have been bringing him the scale since 1998. His weight is good, he's 150lbs with his T shirt and pants.
Boxing Herald – Is there any special food that he has to eat?
Buboy Fernandez – No real diet. Manny still eats his usual food. The Filipino food and the American food is a little bit different. Manny maintains what he likes to eat, you know?
Boxing Herald – You have known Manny a very long time. How has your life change with Manny's success?
Buboy Fernandez – Well with before when we wanted something we couldn't get it a lot of the times. Now today, anything we want we can get it. For me everything has changed when it comes to that. It's very important to thank God, always thank God for what you have.
Boxing Herald – Oscar is much bigger, Manny is much faster. How do you see this fight playing out?
Buboy Fernandez – I know Oscar is bigger than Manny, but only God knows who's going to win this fight.
Boxing Herald – How is Manny doing (in your eyes) as far as his sparring goes?
Buboy Fernandez – He is doing good. He is doing some heavy training, and we are working on his movement. It's a big difference going up to 147lbs. I always tell Manny to maintain his speed, so we are working on his speed.
Boxing Herald – Tell the fans something about Manny Pacquiao that they may not know.
Buboy Fernandez – Well I can say that Manny is a very good guy. He doesn't like when people look down on people. Manny always wants to look at people on a level field. Manny is humble, a humble guy.
Boxing Herald – Thank you for your time Buboy. Do you have any closing thoughts for Manny's fans?
Buboy Fernandez – To all of Manny's fans, those who are listening, I want to thank you for all of your support. With this fight we really need all of your support. This is the biggest fight of Manny's career. I know Manny will win this fight, and I know that without you fans, Manny wouldn't be where he is right now, and we thank you for that.
