“Ready to fight na, it’s all set,” Pacquiao told ABS-CBN News.
Asked about his present state, he answered: “Kundisyon ko ngayon, okay naman.”
The Philippines’ prized fighter already arrived in Las Vegas after a 6-hour long road trip. He is currently staying at the Mandalay Bay Hotel.
Meantime, American trainer Freddie Roach said he stands by his prediction that his ward will prevail over Cotto.
“Knockout as always,” he remarked.
The Trainer of Year recipient also revealed their strategy: “Going to the body is a good way to kill someone.”
Selling like hotcakes
Pacquiao’s fans in the Philippines, meantime, are gearing for the much-awaited fight which is expected to draw a sold-out crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Several cinemas and restaurants revealed that tickets to the “Firepower” screening are almost sold out.
The Gerry’s Grill restaurant along Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon City disclosed that boxing fans will not be able to buy tickets from the branch anymore. Only a few Gerry’s Grill branches have some tickets for sale. The ticket is priced at P600, which includes breakfast.
Another restaurant in Quezon City, Daungan, offers a P450 ticket which also includes breakfast.
SM North EDSA, meantime, revealed that 80% of the “Firepower” tickets have been sold. A ticket costs P551. The total number of tickets sold by SM malls nationwide has reached 22,900.
Other “Pacman” fans can also watch the Pacquiao-Cotto fight in Ayala Cinemas where the ticket price ranges from P600 to P700.
Those who refuse to shell out money for the fight can still watch their sports idol slug it out against his Puerto Rican opponent. Various free screenings will be held at sports centers and coliseums in the Metro.
Aside from the Pacquiao-Cotto clash, other fights included in “Firepower” are Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. vs Troy Rowland, Yuri Foreman vs Daniel Santos, and Alfonso Gomez vs Jesus Soto-Karass. – With reports from Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News and Sol Aragones, ABS-CBN News
Source: abs-cbnnews.com
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