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I think this might be Ariza's last fight with Pac.

On the contrary, Manny has failed to do plyometrics by his own admission after the third Marquez bout. In that fight against Marqarito, Pacquiao failed to put on added bulk to better absorb Margarito's punches. True, it compromised his speed in the initial stages of training but that was because Pacquiao didn't have enough time to get used to the added weight.
His best form to date was probably the Cotto fight where there were no shortcuts in training.

I think this might be Ariza's last fight with Pac.

I don't understand why Pac doesn't just fire Ariza. Ariza's been very vocal about his displeasure with Team Pacquiao and yet he still utilizes his service. I would not keep someone like Ariza who talks bad about me in front of my enemies. Just fire the guy Pac!

I don't know why people here criticize Ariza for telling Pacquiao is not doing the strength and conditioning. If we can remember in the Oscar fight, sabi ni Pacquioa mahirap at masakit ung conditioning training ni Ariza. Pero kita ninyo naman naging performance ni Pacquiao sa laban kay Oscar, Cotto at Hatton very impressive. Mula ng tinigil ni Pacquiao ung gusto pagawa sa kanya ni Ariza bumaba performance niya. Wala na iyung tiyaga kay Pacquaio sa training.

A few years ago, may heated argument si Ariza at Pacquiao in regard to training. So hindi gumagawa ng noise at attention si Ariza, hindi din naghuhugas kamay si Ariza, they guy is just telling that Pacquiao is not doing the things he like Pacquiao to do..

Duran, Hearns, Hagler, Chavez (Sr.), Robinson...

Did they have a strength and conditioning coach lurking?

Ariza made Manny a muscular munster but Roach made Pacquiao a skilled boxer. Ariza gave Pacquiao those crampy legs too IMHO.

Some S&C trainers became famous because they showed good results.

Bingo !....too much focus on the development on Manny's strength and his muscles than his pure skills on the ring.....leg cramps equals achilies heel for Pac.

I thought it was Manny playing too much basketball that was responsible for the leg cramps. Freddie Roach, in many occasions asked Manny stop it during training camp.

playing basketball doesn't cause ur legs to cramp up.....trust me I hardly get 'em when I use to play.....it's actually good for your cardio and coordination......Pac didn't get leg cramps when he fought Cotto, ODLH, Marquez I & II before.