Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and former four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner went face-to-face Wednesday in Las Vegas at the final press conference before they battle on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Broner has never been a fighter who lacked confidence, and he has a lot of confidence coming into this fight against Pacquaio.
“I’m not in awe of any fighter, especially Manny Pacquiao. I hope he’s in awe of me. I’m a one of a kind fighter too,” Broner said on Wednesday. “I’ve made history in this sport.
“I just have to go out and win this fight; then everything is going to start going my way. Saturday night, I will be victorious. This is a defining moment in my career, and it’s going to be one of the biggest nights of my life.
“Pacquiao hasn’t fought me, so I’m not worried about what he says about me right now. He’s going to have a different outlook after he fights me Saturday night.”
If all goes well for Broner, he is going to party hard in “Sin City.”
“I’m going to turn Las Vegas into a big block party after I win on Saturday night. It’s going to change my career,” Broner said.
“Manny Pacquiao has done a lot for the sport. I’m going to beat him up and have a drink with him afterward. I grew up in boxing, and I know what’s going on. It’s a business, but don’t get it twisted, I’m going to dominate and win.”
Broner could win on Saturday night, but he won’t dominate Pacquiao. This will be a very close fight. The biggest question is will Broner let his hands go, which has been an issue in previous fights. If he does, maybe he can pull off the upset. If not, he won’t beat Pacquiao on Saturday night.