Fans express their excitement over Pacquiao vs. Bradley – Boxing News
Just two days away from their mega-bout, Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley are as excited as their fans. Both fighters came to the MGM Grand’s lobby, warmly being welcomed by fans, journalists and several others who were there to support their fighter.
Both the fighters arrived in separate charter buses. As they moved on towards the lobby, fans cheered and supported them.
Pacquiao and Bradley signed autographs and greeted fans which intensified their excitement even more. A fan, Mike Mendoza, cam early in the morning at 9:30 a.m. just to secure his spot two hours before the pugilists arrive. When asked why he is there, Mike
said, “I’m here to see Manny Pacquiao and support him. I’m pretty sure he’s who a majority of the people here are cheering for.” Mike is a Filipino and for him Pacquiao is a legend like every other Filipino.
Both the fighters were surprised to see such a warm welcome by the fans. Even their trainers and promoters were excited. Hall of Famer promoter Bob Arum said on the occasion, “It is part of the build-up of the fight. This has become tradition. It is great.”
After some time, Pacquiao told the fans, “I like to give a good show to the people and make people happy. I always pray this fight will be a good fight and people will be satisfied.”
To add more fuel to the fire Freddie Roach said, “He is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He is the most fun fighter to watch in the world.”
At the press conference, Pacquiao and Bradley both sounded confident. Bradley said that he is looking forward to the fight, as it is his only opportunity to make it big. According to Bradley, he is all ready to give Pacquiao h**l in the ring.
On the other hand, Pacquiao said that he is determined and he wants to show the world that he still is the number one pound for pound in the world. Pacquiao further said that his religious turn in life is not a distraction but it has made him more focused
towards the sport.
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