CHESSNOID

I was looking on the internet to see what fights were scheduled this weekend. Looks like some type of promotion for Manny Pacquiao vs Marco Antonio Barrera for their October rematch is going on. There are rumors that Pacman had a falling out with his trainer Freddie Roach. No details were available. Also, Oscar Delahoya was quoted that Pacquiao needs to reform and be responsible for his actions. I am not sure what all the drama is about, but this may hurt Pacquiao in getting focused for the fight. He is a great fighter for that weight class and should be able to win the rematch, but whenever fighters seem to get egos bigger than the rings an upset usually follows. Remember, Mike Tyson was once a strong and unbeatable fighter but then drama hit him. First he lost his close friend and father figure Cus D’amato, had a messy divorce with the actress Robin Givens, fired his then long time trainer Kevin Rooney then went to prison for raping Miss Rhode Island. That reminds me of another great sports figure Kobe Bryant who has had lots of drama on and off the court including rape accusations but hasn’t want a championship ring since Shaquille O’Neal left the Lakers. Shaq has won one championship since his departure from the Laker team. I wish we had kept Shaq and traded Kobe. Sigh. Anyways, I hope Pacquiao gets his life back in order, because personal drama may be his toughest opponent.