LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- It's been over two months since the last time they faced off and with fight night just three days away, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather shared the stage once again.
There was no trash talk, only promises for a good fight as the newly made emerald belt was unveiled.
“It's going to be a good fight. There's a lot of questions in our minds and only God can answer is on Saturday,” said Pacquiao.
“This truly has been an amazing event. Amazing turn out. Training camp has been remarkable. It's time to fight now, that's what both competitors bring to the table… excitement, the biggest fight in boxing history.”
In his introduction remarks, Top Rank’s Bob Arum sounded like a political campaigner, citing the fighting congressman's support for Mary Jane Veloso who had faced the death penalty in Indonesia.
“He appealed to the president of Indonesia to spare this woman's life… The woman's life was spared that's the type of influence this man has all over the world,” said Arum.
During his address, the Pacman even went as far as inviting Mayweather to a talk about religion.
“I'm hoping after the fight we can have a conversation with Floyd and share my faith with God. Nothing bad about that sharing my faith and believe we can inspire more people especially those children,” he said.
Among hundreds of international media at the MGM was one fighter who's used to the big stage -- former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who gave a few thoughts on the fight and the possibility of one of the fighters retiring.
“I think it's awesome. It's great,” Tyson said of the upcoming fight. “I'll be on the Strip.”
“They don't need to retire. If they want to fight they'll fight, unless it's something dramatic or it's a resounding win. They can do what they can.”
He even joked about the expensive tickets, costing in the tens of thousands of dollars price range.
“They're not out there robbing the public, but listen that's inflation for you,” said the former boxer.
After the grand press conference, the Pacman went back to the gym where Coach Freddie was all praises for his fight.
“My guy is ready so I'm really happy about that. I'm just trying to get out of him what he wants to do tomorrow maybe go for a walk in the morning, maybe a light jog or maybe a workout here,” said Roach.
The “Fight of the Century” has brought little trash talk out of the two prizefighters, who seem to prefer to save their talking in the ring with gloves on fight night.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
