Palace backs Pacquiao on fight vs Cotto

MANILA, Nov. 3 — Malacanang today extended its warm wishes to Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquaio in his Nov. 14 fight against welterweight title holder Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand Hotel and casino in Las Vegas.

In a press briefing, Deputy Spokesperson Lorelei Fajardo said the Filipino nation is behind Pacquiao in his fight against the Puerto Rican.

“We just wish Manny Pacquiao well and we are praying for him. I hope he knows that his kababayans are all supporting him all throughout this fight,” Fajardo said.

Pacquaio scored a sensational knockout against Ricky Hatton to win the junior welterweight title last May also at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.

Cotto, a titleholder at 147 pounds, agreed to fight Pacquiao at a catch weight of 145-pounds. (PNA)

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