By Mark Vester

Two of the main sparring partners that Miguel Cotto used to prepare for Manny Pacquiao, see a lot of trouble ahead for the Filipino challenger. Pacquiao will try to win Cotto's WBO welterweight title on November 14 in Las Vegas.

Kenny Abril and Fred Tukes sparred countless rounds with Cotto while trying to emulate the style and speed of Pacquiao. They spoke with Primera Hora to give their thoughts.

"Manny has to be prepared for the fight of his life. Cotto is in magnificent condition, free of stress, gives you no rest and he's becoming stronger and faster in the ring," said Tukes, a southpaw with a 7-1-1 record as a professional. 

"What impresses me most is his mental strength, and focus in each sparring session. He's not afraid of pain and has excellent tools to fight. He has a lot more resources than Pacquiao."

Abril agreed. He sees a very tough, and pain-infested fight for Manny.

"Pacquiao has never faced a welterweight like Cotto. When Cotto hits him, he is going to run. When he lands the hook to the body or the face of Pacquiao, he is going to see stars. Pacquiao is going to regret getting into the ring with Cotto," said Abril, who has a 9-3-1 record.

"There are times when I'm instructed to exchange punches with Cotto against the ropes. The sad thing is, I have to do it knowing that sooner or later he is going to hit me with two or three good blows," Abril said. "And the fact is, it is difficult to continue. He is well elusive and efficient with his counbters. His defense is amazing. I would not want to be Pacquiao."

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