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MANILA. — Underdog Manny Pacquiao has said he has a simple tactic to beat American favourite Floyd Mayweather in history’s richest fight by two long-time rivals for the planet’s top “pound-for-pound” boxer crown.“Use my left and right (fists),” the Filipino boxing hero told reporters when asked how he planned to deal with his undefeated foe’s height and reach advantage, as well as famed defensive skills.

“If I hurt him I expect him to run. Otherwise he might fight me toe-to-toe.”

The Philippines is in the throes of “Pacmania” as the 36-year-old, dubbed “The National Fist” by local media, is set to fly to the United States to train for the May 2 Las Vegas bout.

The 38-year-old Mayweather, tipped as the favourite by bookmakers after announcing the megabucks fight last weekend, has not lost any of his 47 fights, in which he has scored 26 knock-outs.

Pacquiao has 57 victories and five defeats to his name, including two suffered as recently as 2012.

He has two draws and 38 knock-outs. — AFP.