Mind Games Start at Press Conference: Mayweather v Pacquiao

The two biggest names in the sport appeared in front of the world’s media in Los Angeles, in their only joint public appearance before the week of their May 2 mega-fight.
There was a mutual respect between both men throughout the press conference, but the unbeaten Mayweather could not resist a reference to the five defeats on the Filipino’s record.

“I’m in the gym working right now, dedicating myself to the sport, pushing myself to the limit because I have never wanted to win a fight so much in my life.
“I’m sure he will push himself to the limit because he wants to win just as I want to win. But one thing I do know about any sport – when you lose it’s in your mind. If you’ve lost one it‘s in your mind, if you’ve lost twice it’s in your mind.
“From day one, I was always taught to be a winner, stay focused, and be the best that you can be.
“Mayweather-Pacquiao, everybody that is tuning in – we want to say thank you. May 2nd, that’s when the world stops. I want everyone to tune in to the biggest fight in boxing history.”

Pacquiao admitted he had been pursuing the match-up with Mayweather since 2010 and expects to serve up a thrilling encounter for the fans at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.