Audio By Carbonatix
Manny Pacquiao's trainer says he fears Floyd Mayweather might not turn up for Saturday's super-fight in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao and Mayweather are set to split upwards of £150m following their meeting at the MGM Grand.
But Freddie Roach said of Mayweather: "I really am wondering if he's going to turn up on the night.
"I don't think any fighter is afraid, but I don't think he wanted this fight. He was forced into a fight he didn't want to take."
Roach added: "I just don't know why Floyd has gone quiet for this fight. His speech is very subdued."
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao with their respective trainers, Floyd Sr and Freddie Roach
Five-weight world champion Mayweather, 38, was unmoved by Roach's claims, stating: "I'll be there.
"I talked trash in the past but this fight sells itself, so I don't have to."
Roach said Mayweather's camp had also made a complaint about the protective cup that Pacquiao will use, citing that as further proof of Mayweather's fragile state of mind.
Roach said the Nevada Commission had inspected the cup at Pacquiao's training camp and approved it.
"It's the regular cup," said Roach, a seven-time trainer of the year who was in Oscar de la Hoya's corner when Mayweather beat him in 2007.
Mayweather's trainer, Floyd Sr, also went on the offensive at Wednesday's news conference.
"Manny Pacquiao ain't got it," he said. "He can't punch. It's going to be one-sided and Pacquiao is going to be put to sleep. Good night."
Mayweather and Pacquiao face each other at the final news conference
He also mocked Pacquiao and Roach in rhyme, including the line: "When Floyd breaks his jaw, he will take time to recoup. And when it's all finished, he'll be sucking on soup."
Six-weight world champion Pacquiao, 36, said he wanted the fight more than Mayweather and criticised the American - unbeaten in 47 bouts - for being money-focused.
"It's all business for him," said Pacquiao. "For me, it's about giving the fans who are paying all this money a great fight. They deserve that."
The Philipine legend added he was in good shape for the fight, which is the richest in history and also for the WBC, WBA and WBO welterweight titles.
"The feeling I had three years ago, 10 years ago, is back," he said. "I haven't felt like this in my last few fights, I feel different. I'm relaxed and confident."
Latest Stories
-
Bui Power Plant galamsey must be treated as national emergency – Collins Adomako
11 minutes -
Staff of DBG give back to communities
23 minutes -
CAF condemns “unacceptable behaviour” at AFCON final, opens review for disciplinary action
24 minutes -
Shatta Wale sues Blakk Rasta for GHS 100 Million over ‘King of Fraud’ allegations
28 minutes -
Galamsey Threat: Adomako-Mensah calls for 24-hour security at Bui Power Plant
39 minutes -
Afigya Kwabre North MP admits politicians failing in fight against galamsey
42 minutes -
DCE appeals for completion of Agenda 111 hospital in Asutifi North
47 minutes -
I don’t care who wins NPP primaries; may the best candidate emerge – Kofi Amoabeng
50 minutes -
Lower Manya Krobo MP rewards constituents for outstanding contributions to Kroboland development
52 minutes -
Elixir or Placebo? Microeconomics as the litmus test for Ghana’s Macroeconomic Recovery
57 minutes -
I won’t celebrate Ken Ofori-Atta’s troubles – Kofi Amoabeng
1 hour -
GPRTU announces a crackdown over illegal fare increases
1 hour -
COPEC urges NPA to scrap fuel price floors to ease costs for consumers
1 hour -
“Underestimate Dr Adutwum at your own risk” — Adutwum camp fires back at Bryan Achampong video
2 hours -
The role of curriculum in transmitting societal values: Why NaCCA must be resourced and empowered
2 hours
