Pacquiao trains with Marcial ahead of July 19 fight

Manny Pacquiao stopped during training to wait for Eumir Marcial, an Olympic bronze medalist and upcoming boxer, as they prepared for their fights scheduled for Saturday, July 19 (Sunday, July 20 Manila time) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Marcial expressed gratitude for the opportunity to train alongside his idol and mentor, who has inspired him since he began boxing, and Marcial is set to compete on Pacquiao's undercard against Namibian Joseph Bernard.

During their session at Knuckheads Gym in Las Vegas, Pacquiao advised Marcial to stay disciplined and have faith in God, while also imparting valuable lessons about perseverance and hard work during intense mitt work sessions with assistant trainer Buboy Fernandez and former WBA interim world champion Jhack Tepora.

Pacquiao showed interest in mentoring Marcial and potentially becoming his trainer as he pursues a world championship title, emphasizing the importance of speed and power to defeat Mario Barrios on July 19.

Chief trainer Freddie Roach, strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune, and assistant trainer Marvin Somodio also observed Pacquiao's training sessions with Marcial and other Filipino boxers under MP Promotions.