MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE 3) Manny Pacquiao flashed a smile as Miguel Diaz neared the end of their hand wrapping session.
At the other locker room, Miguel Cotto has started warming up, looking loose, and shadow boxing.
At stake is the WBO welterweight crown, which Cotto currently holds, and history for Pacquiao if he wins as this will be his seventh world title in as many divisions.
Wearing a white shirt and blue jogging pants, Pacquiao is accompanied by wife, Jinky, and television personality Willie Revillame.
Pacquiao is the heavy favorite in the fight that has been dubbed “Firepower.”
But Cotto said that Pacquiao has chosen the wrong man in his quest for greatness.
Cedelf Tupas, Inquirer