A motivated Manny Pacquiao spoke to the international media moments ago on conference call to discuss his upcoming Nov. 14 mega-fight with Miguel Cotto. Be the first to hear what ‘The Pacman’ had to say, only on FightFan.com!
Manny Pacquiao: “I felt very bad for the people effected by the recent natural disasters in the Philippines. It was difficult for me because I had to try to focus on my training which is a big part of me being able to help the country by bringing honour to it. I have to focus on my fight because no one can help me in the ring, but I can help my country by winning my fight.”
“It’s a great honour for me to bring pride to the Philippines. I’m very hungry to win this fight because I would be the first fighter to capture titles in seven different weight divisions.”
“It’s my responsibility to focus even with all the people who want to get close to me and shake my hand and get my autograph. I have to focus on my training but I still try to make time for the people who idolize me.”
“I feel in 100 per cent condition and I can’t wait for Nov. 14!”
“Cotto is a bigger guy than I am and he’s very strong. He’s a good fighter so this will be a hard fight. I don’t underestimate his ability.”
“A lot of people make predictions but I just focus on the fight and if a knockout comes it’s a bonus. I believe in my power and if I’m lucky I can land a good punch on my opponent.”
“Thank you to Bob Arum and Top Rank, to Coach Freddie, to the media and to all of the fans who love boxing. I will do my best in this fight and thank you to everyone.”
Pacquiao (49-3-2, 27 KOs), of General Santos City, Philippines, and a world champion in six different weight divisions, challenges WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto for his title, Saturday, November 14 at the soldout MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev.
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Miguel Cotto Promotions, MGM Grand and Tecate, Firepower: Pacquiao vs. Cotto will be produced and distributed Live on HBO Pay-Per-View?, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
HBO’s? fast-moving reality series “24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto” returns with an all new episode This Saturday! October 31 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. The four-episode series chronicles the preparations and back stories of both fighters as they train for their November 14 pay-per-view showdown. Episode one is available on HBO ON DEMAND and HBO.com.
