Is Manny Pacquiao taking Marco Antonio Barrera Lightly? Coach Roach Responds

Is Manny Pacquiao taking Marco Antonio Barrera Lightly? Coach Roach Responds

By Johnny Benz (Aug 13, 2007) Doghouse Boxing

In a recent interview conducted by Doghouse Boxing's very own Gabriel Montoya, Manny Pacquiao's respected Trainer, Freddie Roach took the time to update Doghouse Readers on Pacquiao and his training for his upcoming rematch battle against the rugged and talented, Marco Antonio Barrera.

There has been specualtion amongst some media outlets that Pacquiao is not taking Barrera seriously and maybe lacking in his training for the fight.

Montoya asked Roach if he felt there is any chance that Manny will take Barrera lightly because of how he beat him last time?

Roach made it clear that not only would he not allow Pacquiao to take Barrera lightly, but added the only way Pacquiao would lose to Barrera is if in fact he did take the Mexican challenger lightly.

Speaking to Doghouse Boxing, Roach answered Montoya's question in regards of the chances of Pacquiao taking Barrera lightly.

Roach repsonded by stating: "I won’t let that happen. But the thing is you got a lotta people telling Manny it’s an easy fight. And that’s the worst thing in the world because it’s not an easy fight. I mean, that’s the only way he can lose the fight is if he takes it lightly and I’ll make sure that doesn’t happen."

Manny Pacquiao vs Marco Antonio Barrera II can be seen on Live on HBO-PPV on October 6, 2007 at

9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT