Pacquiao 70 percent ready; Cotto feels good

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao Latest News from philstar.com Fri, 16 Oct 2009

MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao yesterday declared himself “70 percent” fit and ready for his Nov. 14 fight with reigning WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto.

After another day of sparring at the Shape Up Gym in Baguio City, the 30-year-old Filipino ring icon said he’s happy with where he is right now.

“Sa tingin ko ngayon ay nasa 70 percent pa lang ako sa pagkahanda (I think I’m 70 percent ready),” said Pacquiao.

With only 29 days left before the fight, Pacquiao said being at 70 percent is just the right thing to do, since it’s not advisable for him to reach his peak with still some distance to the fight...

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