Intro:

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao held a joint news conference in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday (11th March) ahead of one of the biggest and most eagerly-awaited fights in boxing history.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English) Floyd Mayweather Jr.:

"I feel good. You know I'm happy. My team (have) done a remarkable job. Unbelievable job. Al Haymon, Leonard Ellerbe, Mayweather Promotions, Money Team. You know, just working hand-in-hand with my team everyday. And my team communicated with Manny's Top Rank team, and we made the fight happen. And of course, it is self preservation. It is all about me first. But then, of course, I have to take my hat off to my fans, because without my fans, I wouldn't be were I am today."

SOUNDBITE (English) Floyd Mayweather Jr.:(Responding to reports from Freddy Roach that Mayweather is "Slowing down")

"Well, last time I checked, 47. I faced Freddy Roach in the past, and of course, I was victorious. He is a good trainer. The things that Freddy Roach is saying, he is supposed to say. But when it is all said and done, it all comes down to the two fighters."

SOUNDBITE (English) Manny Pacquiao:(Responding to reports that he is the underdog)

"You know, it is a good thing. I like that, to be an underdog. Because it has been a while that I have been the underdog. So, 2008 was the last time I was underdog. So, it feels good to me to help a lot. More motivation, more focus, more encouragement. More determination to focus in training and in the fight also."

SOUNDBITE (English) Manny Pacquiao:(On his thoughts about his match with Mayweather)

"It's about time. It's about time, it's a matter of time. So, finally it's happening. So, I'm happy. I'm ready and excited for this fight, and excited to train hard and focus the training."