Intro:

Filipino Manny Pacquiao held an open workout in Los Angeles on Wednesday ahead of his welterweight world championship unification bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday May 2nd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English): Freddy Roach, Manny Pacquiao's Trainer

"He's doing really well. This fight really elevated his training. He's better than I've ever seen him before. Bob Arum asked me the other day, 'Is he faster than he used to be?' I said, 'I think so.' There is really a difference. The power is back. I mean, he can punch. I just don't know if that will carry onto the fight. I don't think he likes Mayweather. Mayweather is not a good role-model or person. And Manny knows that, and Manny is somebody that would never let that happen in his country. So, I think his dislike will help us a little bit."

SOUNDBITE (English): Manny Pacquiao, WBO Welterweight Champion

(On his training for fight)

"The same as normal, training and preparation. We had a couple of exercise(s) and more rounds."

SOUNDBITE (English): Freddy Roach, Manny Pacquiao's Trainer

(On his confidence in Manny Pacquiao)

"I really believe in my fighter. I believe that we can appoint this guy (Floyd Mayweather Jr.). If a knockout comes, that'll be a bonus of course. But we're going to go in there and win every round, one at a time."

SOUNDBITE (English) Bob Arum, Top Rank Chief Executive

Reporter: "Are you looking forward to May 3rd?"

"No, I'm looking forward to May 2nd. I'm looking forward to May 2nd., I love my guys chances of winning, and that is the main thing. He looks great. He's motivated. He is no nonsense, and I think he is going to put on a performance for the ages. I think the performance. . . It is going to be hard for him to top his performance against Oscar (Oscar De La Hoya) but I think he will in this fight."