Pacquiao And Barrios Square Off In Final Presser

Presser

“I’m here again for another big fight. I’m so thankful to the fans for all their support. Without the fans, boxing is dead. I really appreciate their support. I’m okay being the underdog. I’ve been the underdog many times. I’m always bringing surprises. I’ve been a challenger many times and it’s always the same feeling. I’m excited to take the belt. He’s a good fighter also, but our job is to entertain the fans. We’re gonna give them a real fight. Saturday night it’s going to be a great fight. 

“It’s been a while that I’ve been out of the ring, but I’m still active and exercising all the time. I’m going to prove to everyone that I’m in great condition. I’ve been enjoying training camp like I did in the past. Just like when I was 26-years-old. The discipline is still the same. Even with my layoff, my passion is still there. I’m here because I love to go toe-to-toe. I want to give the fans what they want. That’s my goal every time I step into the ring,” Pacquiao

Barrios

“It’s been a long camp and we’re ready to step in there come Saturday. This is historic. Hats off to Pacquiao for daring to be great. But it’s my time now and I’m gonna show that come Saturday. “I’m not going in there looking for the knockout, but I’m going in there with bad intentions and power in both hands. I won’t hesitate to pull the trigger. He’s had so many victories over many Mexican fighters and now I’m a part of that, but I’m gonna be on the other side with my hand raised.

“I was a big Juan Manuel Marquez fan and when he knocked out Manny, that was one of my favorite moments. It’s all smiles right now, but I know that come fight night that smile won’t be on his face anymore, and neither will mine. The best man will come out with his hand raised. I have confidence in my preparation. We’ve had a tremendous training camp with my whole team. I’m walking into this fight with all of that confidence. I’ve been preparing for 12 rounds of nonstop action. I know the style that he brings when he steps into the ring. I’m looking to test him in every way come Saturday,” Barrios