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MACAU, China – Macau is getting ready to stage what could be the biggest boxing fight of 2013 – Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios.
Natashya Gutierrez files this video blog.
Fight week preparations are in full swing here in Macau for one of the biggest boxing fights of the year tagged the Clash in Cotai, as Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao faces off with young and feisty fighter Brandon Rios.
Both fighters arrive Monday evening, 6 days before their scheduled clash. Both will stay at the majestic Venetian, the site of the bout Sunday, November 24 local time. International media also trickles in as fight week officially begins.
At the airport, Pacquiao says he is ‘more than confident’ even if he is going up against a fighter 7 years his junior. The Pacman is coming off two losses and needs to prove he is still relevant to the boxing world.
MANNY PACQUIAO, CHAMPION BOXER: I enter this fight stronger than ever. I have the strength of my country and my people coursing through my body. I fight for them, not for me. I fight for their glory, not mine.
His trainer Freddie Roach, says he doesn’t see Rios making it past the 4th round.
Rios says he’s ready for the most important fight of his life.
BRANDON RIOS, FORMER WBA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION: Manny Pacquiao is a big step. I am going to shut everyone up and prove I am the best. I know we are in Manny’s backyard and I want to win every round. I have trained not to give up a minute to Manny Pacquiao.
Rios’ trainer Robert Garcia is confident his boxer will trigger Pacquiao’s early retirement.
ROBERT GARCIA, RIOS’ TRAINER: I guarantee you this will be the last time you ever see Manny Pacquiao on an HBO Pay-Per-View.
One of these camps will soon be eating their words.
Rios and Pacquiao will have more formal grand arrivals tonight here at the Venetian to greet fans who have come from across the world to witness the fight. With everything on the line for both fighters, it looks to be a bout that could well make boxing history.
Natashya Gutierrez, Rappler, Macau.
Editor’s Note: Brandon Rios arrived in Macau last week and has been training there since his arrival.
– Rappler.com
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