FREDDIE ROACH insists Manny Pacquiao will not be distracted by the tragic events in his native Philippines when he faces Miguel Cotto.
Pacquiao was distraught after typhoons hit the islands, killing more than 700 people and leaving around six million homeless.
The pound-for-pound king visited some of the devastated areas around the capital Manila and helped hand out food and supplies to his fellow countrymen.
But Roach is confident his fighter has put the experience to the back of his mind now he is back training in Los Angeles.
The legendary trainer said: "It left him mentally drained and very sad, naturally.
"But once we got in the gym, he put it aside.
"Manny is able to put that side of real life aside when he gets into the gym."
Cotto, the WBO welterweight champion, is expected to provide Pacquiao with one of the stiffest tests of his career when they collide on November 14.
But with Floyd Mayweather Jnr possibly waiting in the wings for the winner, Roach believes Pac Man will claim the 29-year-old's title in Las Vegas.
He said: "The way he's punching right now, with the power that's there at this weight, he's going to knock Cotto out.
"I'm very confident and I look forward to the win."
Echoing Roach's view, 30-year-old Pacquiao added: "I feel I'm in 100 per cent condition and I'm excited for the fight.
"I can't wait for November 14."
(This article is originally posted at thesun.co.uk)
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