Marquez's trainer: Pacquiao has 45% chance to beat Mayweather

Juan Manuel Marquez's hall of fame trainer Nacho Beristain is aware that Floyd Mayweather is the favorite against Manny Pacquiao on May 2.

Given the early odds that cites Pacquiao as an underdog, Beristain believes that the unbeaten Mayweather is only a slight favorite over the Filipino ring icon.

"I've always liked Pacquiao's style better because he has a commercial style, people will gladly pay to see him fight, and the other, as we know, has a defensive style but also has many resources," Nacho told ESPN Desportes.

"I think Pacquiao has a 45 percent chance. Mayweather is the favorite [but only by a bit]."

According to Beristain, Mayweather was the benefactor of the years delay of the much-awaited mega fight but warns of Pacquiao's strengths as a fighter.

"On paper it is Mayweather who arrives at a better time, because of the knockout Pacquiao suffered to Juan Manuel. But Pacquiao has many things going for him," said Beristain.

"Speed, and being a smart fighter although people think otherwise. He knows when to shoot his combinations." - RAF, GMA News