Pacquiao begins training for Spence fight

Manny Pacquiao has begun his training in Los Angeles for his upcoming boxing match against Errol Spence Jr. on August 21 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The 42-year-old boxing legend commenced his preparations with training sessions at the Wild Card Gym and a morning run at Griffith Park.

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach expressed his amazement at Pacquiao's sharpness and power, noting his excellent condition during their first day of training together in two years.

Pacquiao also showed Roach the results of his prior training sessions with Buboy Fernandez and Nonoy Neri in General Santos City.

Earlier on the same day he began training in LA, Pacquiao underwent a random drug test from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA).

Pacquiao, who hasn't fought since July 2019, returns to the ring as an underdog against two-belt champion Errol Spence.

Pacquiao himself acknowledges Spence as a difficult opponent, stating it could be the toughest fight of his career but is accustomed to being an underdog.