Jorge Arce: Only Knockout Could Save Antonio Margarito

10:41 AM // 0 comments // Ian Purugganan // Category: Pacquiao //

Although highly-regarded as a gritty Mexican boxing hero, Jorge Arce, the five-time world champion, isn’t ashamed to admit how he admires Manny Pacquiao.

Although having witnessed in action several times in the past the man reviled by many of his countrymen for beating one Mexican great after the other, Arce said he still has one major wish he wants to get done when it comes to the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter.

“It’s always a dream of mine to see Pacquiao in training,” said Arce, who stood out again through his signature fedora hat.

Quizzing Manila-based reporters on the exact time the seven-time world champion would work out, Arce, 31, didn’t lose time tracking down Pacquiao at the Longhorn Exhibition Hall late Thursday afternoon as he conducts his final training day for his title bout against Arce’s compatriot, Antonio Margarito.

So, there was Arce savoring the moment at ringside as he watched Pacquiao dazzle him and the rest of the crowd with his power punches and noted handspeed in the ring along with trainer Freddie Roach.

Afterwards, he said only a knockout of Pacquiao 48 hours from now could save the day for Margarito.

Otherwise, it will be an all Pacquiao show in the event the 12-round fight ends up in the judges’ scorecard.

Arce provided the simple, yet reasonable assessment based on the strengths the two fighters will be bringing with them inside the ring.

Margarito thrives on his size and physical strength, while Pacquiao has always relied on his speed and quickness.