Countdown to showdown: Pacquiao holds open training session

Pacquiao, nicknamed ‘the Fighting Pride of the Philippines’, will go into the bout as the underdog, despite his ferocious fighting style and aggressive attacking abilities which are sure to be undefeated Mayweather’s biggest threat to his so far flawless fighting record of 47-0.

“I feel very excited for the fight. I have a lot of sparring partners that are similar to Floyd’s fighting style. We have done well,” continued Pacquiao.

“We know what to expect. I have watched tape on Floyd to make sure that our strategy and technique in training camp is correct.”

A new gift is hanging in Manny Pacquiao's gym: A speedbag with Floyd Mayweather's face on it. http://t.co/JEaqERLxXa pic.twitter.com/wne7W9HoCA

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‘The Filipino Congressman’ entertained more than 300 members of the media from around the boxing world at Roache’s Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, ahead of what is being dubbed the biggest fight in boxing history against ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd.

During Pacquiao’s media attended session, the 10-time world champion trained with a speed ball that featured an image of his American opponent, much to the amusement of those in attendance. The prolific puncher’s highly-regarded trainer believes his fighter has prepared for the upcoming super showdown more rigorously than any of his other professional bouts.

“I can tell how much this fight means to Manny because he has watched tape on Floyd. Manny has never watched tape on any fighter before,” said Roache.

Las Vegas’ MGM Grand is set to host the long-awaited super battle, with ‘Money’ Mayweather available at 7/1 to secure victory by KO or TKO.

Watch ‘Pacman’ train for his mega fight with Mayweather in Roache’s Hollywood-based gym.