MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao is bringing in a good old hand in a bid to change his fortune inside the ring.

The Filipino boxing icon, according to his adviser, Mike Koncz, has decided to once again tap the services of Australian strength guru Justin Fortune.

Pacquiao is stepping up his training for a decisive match with Brandon Rios on Nov. 24 at the Cotai Arena of The Venetian in Macau.

Pacquiao lost his two fights against Tim Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez last year, raising doubts if he’ll ever be the same again.

Alex Ariza, the strength coach from Colombia, is no longer around after a falling-out with trainer Freddie Roach, and to take his place is Fortune.

Ariza is now on the other side of the fence working for Rios but has maintained that he’s still hoping for the best for Pacquiao.

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