MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao opened his high-altitude training on Tuesday by doing stamina work in Baguio City.

The pound-for-pound champion jogged several laps at the City of Pines’ Burnham Park.

After the run, the 8-division champion tested his reflexes and footwork by shadow boxing.

He also did several sets of abdominal exercises to boost his core strength.

Pacquiao admitted that stamina work is difficult, especially in the early part of training camp.

“Medyo mahirap nang konti, naninibago. Pero after mga 2 days, makakapag-adjust na tayo (It’s a bit hard, because the body still has to get used to it. But we’ll be able to adjust after 2 days)” said Pacquiao.

Team Pacquiao, which includes renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach, arrived in Baguio City Monday night.



Pacquiao is scheduled to fight Juan Manuel Marquez for the third time on November 12.

Unfazed by burglary, Floyd



He also said he was not affected by the burglary attempt on his $2-million Los Angeles mansion.



LA Police arrested 4 people in relation to the burglary.

“Wala namang problema dahil naka-insure ‘yung bahay at nahuli ‘yung mga pumasok (It’s not a problem because the house is insured and the suspects were apprehended),” said Pacquiao.

When asked about Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s refusal to fight him, Pacquiao said: "Ako din, I don't need him either."