Obviously elated with the progress of Pacquiao's preparation almost the past five weeks, Roach said he'd be the least surprised if the scheduled 12-round welterweight title lasts even shorter than the singing of the Philippine national anthem.
"I am betting $1,000(on a first knock out)," said Roach as he was preparing to be brought to a gym in Mandaluyong owned by Pacquiao buddy, ex-world champion Gerry Penalosa.
Before training camp began in Baguio City last month, Roach was wary of issuing bold predictions
opting to sounds safe by telling his interviewers that the fight will go the full route.
But weeks into a training camp, Roach has slowly began to alter his views on the outcome of much awaited brawl that will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, apparently more convinced now that not even the best-conditioned Cotto can score an upset against the Filipino icon.
Alex Ariza, Pacquiao's strength coach, is also singing the same tune.
"Manny's speed going to mess up Cotto. He (Cotto) wouldn't even know what will hit him," said Ariza, covering his head with his two show how Cotto would hands to show how Cotto would react once Pacquiao throws his combinations,"
"If he (Cotto) goes into a shell-like position that he normally does," said Ariza re-enacting the same pose, "he'll get hit a lot." Meanwhile, it's green and go for Team Pacquiao's departure for the US this tomorrow night.
Since Pacquiao will arrive in Los Angeles also on Saturday, the fighter and his team will get the luxury of having a free day before training resumes Monday at the Wild Card.
SOURCE: TEMPO
AUTHOR: NICK GIONGCO
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