Almost a month before the "Fight of the Century", the most anticipated boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. And Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, bets and speculations on who will win the belt are already on the table.
Juan Manuel Marquez's trainer, Nacho Beristain, claimed that Pacquiao has 45 percent chance of winning the match. "I believe that Pacquiao has 45 percent of a chance; Mayweather is the favorite but by very little," Beristain told Boxing News 24.
The report added that Beristain said that even though Pacquiao's fighting style is explosive and very entertaining, this will not be enough to beat Mayweather's defensive stance. The legendary coach, reveals that Mayweather's strength that comes along with a longer arm reach, speed and mobility that is backed up by great boxing IQ, and a greater ring experience, might get him to win the bout.
He also explained that the bouts that were faced by the "Pacman" were not as strong compared to the battles that Mayweather had. This will be one of Mayweather's weapons on this match.
Although Pacquiao has 45% chance of winning on Beristain's scoreboard, he revealed on a report by GMA News that including pressure and speed on the eight-division champion's game plan might change the results.
"Manny's strategy must be pure, concentrated pressure with speed and also with intelligence," Beristain explained.
Being able to train couple of fighters that battled against Pacquiao, Beristain developed great respect for the Filipino boxer.
"I think Floyd Mayweather will win. But my heart is with Manny Pacquiao," said Beristain.
The Fight of The Century will be held on May 2.