Pacman flies to US Saturday as Senate session closes

Manny Pacquiao will begin the second phase of his training camp next week at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, California.

The fighting senator is scheduled to fly to the US on Saturday as the Senate session draws to a close.

Boxing coach Freddie Roach said Pacquiao is doing so well in training and thinks the Filipino boxer looks phenomenal in camp.

"I have been training Manny for 15 years and even after all this time he still amazes me," said the American trainer. "He's pushing 38 and he still outworks every fighter I've ever worked with.”

What amazes Roach is that Pacquiao was able to juggle his time between boxing and his legislative duties.

"He's had a killer schedule during this training camp but it's been really productive. You'd have to see it to believe it," said Roach.

The Filipino boxer said he wants to make sure that he serves his constituents well, as he promised when he was sworn in as a senator.

"Boxing is my passion and public service is my calling. I will continue to travel both roads as long as I can do both effectively,” he said. "I fight to bring glory to the Philippines whether I'm wearing boxing gloves or standing on the floor of the senate."

Pacquiao is looking to become a three-time WBO welterweight champion when he squares off against reigning champion Jessie Vargas, who is 10 years his junior.

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