Behind the Scenes with Manny Pacquiao

SI Staff | Apr 29, 2015

Behind the Scenes with Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao

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The less aggressive, more devout version of Pacman must resurrect his killer instinct to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Manny Pacquiao

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To help stave off the tedium of training camp, the ever-sociable Manny Pacquiao takes his workouts to the streets—well, at least to the sidewalks, playgrounds and stadiums—of Los Angeles.

Manny Pacquiao

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A recent morning run produced a (toe-) touching moment of togetherness.

Manny Pacquiao

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Another session included a stairway to anywhere but heaven.

Manny Pacquiao

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For one trio of the fighter's fans, his accessibility produced a signature moment.

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Manny Pacquiao

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Back in his private gym, though, Pacquiao is happy to train away from the glare.

Manny Pacquiao

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Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao

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Trainer Freddie Roach has struggled to get Pacquiao to buy in to his strategy for beating Mayweather.

Freddie Roach

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trainer

Buboy Fernandez

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assistant trainer

Marvin Somodio

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Roach's assistant trainer

Marie Spivey

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Roach's assistant

Bobby Pacquiao

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younger brother

Pacman

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companion/running mate

Rob Peters

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head of security

Nony

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camp chef

Bob Arum

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promoter

Fred Sternburg

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publicist

Manny Pacquiao

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