The Pacquiao vs. Cotto promotional tour continued today as both fighters visited the Performing Arts Center in Miguel Cotto's hometown of Caguas, Puerto Rico. Nearly 1500 fans, both Puerto Rican and Filipino, showed up to cheer both fighters, who once again showed mutual respect towards each other. "I understand that you support Cotto, but no matter who wins, we're going to have a good fight and do the best we can," Pacquiao commented, earning applause from the contingent of Pacquiao supporters in attendance.
Although most fans did show their respect and appreciation for Pacquiao, there was no mistaking that the vast majority of the support was for the hometown favorite. As Cotto took the podium, the crowd erupted in a chorus of cheers. "Puerto Rico has been having great moments in sports the past weeks...I assure you, the party will continue because after November 14, I will return as champion," the WBO welterweight champion confidently remarked.
Both fighters continue their five-city promotional tour tomorrow as they stop off at Giants stadium in San Francisco before heading to Los Angeles on Monday and then finishing up in San Diego.
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