Manny Pacquiao is angry and wants to KO Keith Thurman after trash talk crosses the line
- Filipino boxing icon’s trainer says ‘I haven’t seen him this upset for a long time’
- Unbeaten American’s vow to ‘crucify’ Pacquiao hits close to home for deeply religious senator
Manny Pacquiao may be his usual calm and collected self in public but the fighting senator is “p***** off” at Keith Thurman – and is coming to knock him out in Las Vegas.
The Filipino boxing icon’s trainer, Justin Fortune, said Thurman has motivated Pacquiao more than he himself could ever wish to do by running his mouth at last month’s press conference.
The unbeaten American repeatedly promised he would end the 40-year-old Pacquiao’s legendary career on July 20.
“Yeah, he said some pretty silly stuff,” Fortune told Fight Hub TV. “I don’t know why but it is what it is. Yeah, he p***** off Pacquiao. I haven’t seen him this upset for a long time.
“He’s not happy, he really wants to knock Thurman out. He said it a couple times … that’s great for us. That’s what you want, because that sort of Pacquiao is the Pacquiao of old.”
The 30-year-old Thurman (29-0, 22 KOs) seemed to show little respect for Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs), who has held titles in eight weight classes during a 24-year career.