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Garcia: Manny fading

Robert Garcia, the trainer of Brandon Rios (right in photo), said Friday that Manny Pacquiao is showing signs of coming to the end of his boxing career and is vulnerable in the WBO international welterweight title fight. Pacquiao (left in photo) is coming off two losses and has not fought since his devastating knockout defeat at the hands of Juan Manuel Marquez almost a year ago. Garcia said he’s noticed subtle signs of decline in the Filipino boxer, once considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. “Everybody’s end comes someday and it could be this fight,” Garcia said. “He does have a lot to lose in this fight, and that’s pressure not only for him but his trainer and everybody in his camp.” The fight at The Venetian casino in Macau is available via pay-per-view. – Associated Press