Puerto Rican Cotto will defend his WBO welterweight crown against Philippine superstar Pacquiao, who knocked out Britain's Ricky Hatton in May.
"I'm prepared for the speed of Manny," said the 29-year-old Cotto.
"My hand speed is pretty equal to Manny's. But can Manny's power equal Miguel Cotto's on Saturday night?"
Two-weight world champion Cotto, 34-1 (27 KOs), is the underdog for the bout but said he had been energised by his link-up with new trainer Joe Santiago.
Although Pacquiao's outspoken trainer Freddie Roach has cast doubt on the 31-year-old Santiago's experience, Cotto feels the change has been a positive one.
"The training camp we had, that's going to make the difference," he said.
Pacquiao, (49-3-2, 37 KOs), was mobbed by more than 1,000 cheering fans on his arrival at the MGM Grand Casino on Tuesday and is certain to attract most of the support at the 16,000-seat arena on fight-night.
Cotto, however, was unconcerned: "It is going to be just Manny, Miguel Cotto and the referee inside the ring. Nobody can come and give anything to Manny."
Cotto also brushed off suggestions he was being underestimated by the Pacquiao camp, which has been touting the possibility of a mega-fight with American great Floyd Mayweather Jr early next year.
"I'm focused on this fight," said Cotto. "When I beat him this Saturday, he can think about whatever opponents he wants."
Cotto was unimpressive in his last encounter in June, edging a split decision victory over Ghana's Joshua Clottey.
In his previous fight he stopped Chorley's Michael Jennings to claim the vacant WBO welterweight crown.
The 30-year-old Pacquiao, a former flyweight world title-holder, is bidding to become a five-weight world champion.
Source: bbc.co.uk
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