From: LA Times

Contrary to his other big fights, Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao looks a little distracted this time, just days before his anticipated fight against Puerto Rican champion Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas.

Last Saturday, Pacquiao’s followers, most of them Filipino, filled the Montalban Theater in Hollywood in the send-off for their idol organized by Nike, where Pacquiao also took the stage to sing along with Melissa R.

Before going on stage, Pacquiao said to HOY that he understands the responsibilities of being worldwide famous. The interview took place in a small room where he was accompanied by his trainer, Freddie Roach, and about 20 others, including family members.

There, the ‘Pacman’ thanked Latino fans for their support. “Les quiero agradecer a los mexicanos” (I want to thank Mexicans), he said in Spanish, when asked about his growing popularity in this community.

Pacquiao said he’s not surprised so many Latinos admire him, even though nine of his past 10 victories were against Mexican fighters, including greats like Oscar De La Hoya, Juan Manuel Márquez and Erik Morales.

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