Less than two weeks before they step into the ring on pay-per-view, Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner talk to the media to discuss their upcoming fight.
The two boxing stars were on a media conference call in which they discuss the fight, their legacies, Floyd Mayweather and even hot sauce. Fightful was a part of the call, getting an opportunity to talk to both fighters.
Below are some highlights from the conference call compiled by lead boxing reporter Carlos Toro:
About to start the #PacquiaoBroner conference call. First up scheduled is Manny Pacquiao.
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions and Showtime Sports head Stephen Espinoza are also on the call. Ellerbe said he believes #PacquiaoBroner is the biggest fight of 2019.
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Showtime programming note from Stephen Espinoza. The next episode of All Access: Pacquiao vs. Broner airs on Friday right before the ShoBox card from Louisiana. Side note: the ShoBox card tomorrow is a very solid one headlined by Devin Haney.
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Manny Pacquiao said he feels great heading into this fight. Pacquiao said he still has passion for the sport which is why he is still fighting today.
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Manny Pacquiao said he had already accomplished everything he had set out to do, but he still wants to remain at the top of the sport. #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
In regards to fighting in Australia and Malaysia in his last two fight, Pacquiao said it was simply that a lot of people wanted to watch him live. #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Manny Pacquiao said he has the killer instinct back and has the fire in his eyes to keep going. He's not going to predict a knockout or anything but wants to do his best. #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Manny Pacquiao didn't know Floyd Mayweather Jr. was at the Los Angeles Clippers NBA game that they both recently attended. Pacquiao said they just said exchange hellos and that's it.
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
I asked Manny Pacquiao has all the chatter surrounding a potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather weighed on his mind. Pacquiao told me there's always going to be talks about that and he doesn't let it affect him. Said he is focused on Adrien Broner on January 19 #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
I also asked Manny Pacquiao what did it felt like having Freddie Roach back in training camp? Pacquiao said Roach will always be a part of Team Pacquiao but wanted to give Buboy Fernandez a chance as a head trainer when Pacquiao faced Lucas Matthysse last summer #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
I also asked Manny Pacquiao about potential fights against the likes of Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman and Errol Spence Jr. now that he signed with PBC. Pacquiao responded by saying he's taking the fights one at a time and wants to get past Adrien Broner first. #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Adrien Broner portion of the conference call is up next. #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Adrien Broner said training camp has been going great.
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Adrien Broner is asked about being a heavy underdog and responded by saying that he's very motivated by that but doesn't want to let it get to him #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Adrien Broner said a win over Manny Pacquiao would "sweep a lot of things under the rug" referring to the losses to Marcos Maidana, Mikey Garcia and Shawn Porter #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Adrien Broner said he will take care of his legal issues after the fight against Manny Pacquiao #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
On the subject of PPV, Stephen Espinoza said premium events warrant PPV and calls Eddie Hearn and Oscar De La Hoya's tactic of saying PPV is dead to advertise DAZN a marketing ploy.
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
I asked Adrien Broner has the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather potential rematch subplot been a motivating factor during camp. Broner said "No disrespect. I don't give a f*ck about Mayweather and Pacquiao" #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
I also asked Adrien Broner what he thinks of Pacquiao's last fight and how his skills are at 40 years old compared to his prime. Broner said Pacquiao's a legend, but it's his time to take over the sport. #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Adrien Broner was asked if this fight against Manny Pacquiao is a "must-win" or is the media saying to stir drama? Broner said in boxing, every fight is a "must-win" and that no one goes into the fight thinking they are going to lose. #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
Last reporter on the conference call asked Adrien Broner about his friendship with Michael Blackson and John Salley as well as hot sauce. He then says "Get off my motherf*cking phone" when asked for last thoughts. That's.... certainly one way to end a media call. #PacquiaoBroner
— Carlos Toro (@CarlosToro360) January 10, 2019
At the top of the page, you can listen to Pacquiao answering questions asked by Fightful. As previously mentioned, Fightful talked to Broner which can be seen at this link.
The two boxers will fight for the WBA "Regular" welterweight title and will headline a boxing card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena that will also feature three other title fights. Fightful spoke to both Badou Jack and Marcus Browne in a separate conference call, which can be seen at this link. Jack and Browne are fighting for the interim WBA light heavyweight title on the co-main event fight of the card.
