Undefeated Mexican fighter Jorge Solis yesterday vowed to give Filipino champion Manny Pacquiao the fight of his life.

"Manny's winning streak over my countrymen will end Saturday night," the Mexican, whose immaculate 30-0-2 record with 23 knockouts doesn't seem to impress the Filipino champ, predicted during the final pre-fight press conference at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. "I came to San Antonio to win. I am taking home all of the marbles. I hold the pride of Mexico in my two fists," Solis continued.

"Be ready Manny, no excuses".

Pacquiao, who has won his past three fights, including two smashing knockout victories over Mexican Eric Morales, and his camp, however, remain undaunted. "I know my opponent Jorge Solis has worked hard and is determined to win. But there can only be one winner and I have every intention of leaving the ring the way I came in -- as champion," the General Santos City native, who has a 40-3-2 record spiked with 33 knockouts, said.

Pacquiao's Australian trainer, Justine Fortune, said they never underestimate an opponent but declared that a physically fit and strong Pacquiao is "impossible to beat".

Then Fortune told Solis: "You can call this fight Mission Impossible."

Fernando Beltran, Solis' promoter believes his ward will shock the Philippines and the world. "Mexico will be very proud of its champion on Saturday night," the promoter added. Meanwhile, Fil-American Brian Viloria has also pledged to reclaim his world crown when he battles Edgar Sosa for the vacant WBC lightflyweight crown.

"I am going to take back what is rightfully mine - the world title," the boxer known as "The Hawaiian Punch" said. Viloria holds a record of 19-1-1 with 12 Kos, while Sosa sports a 26-5 slate with 14 Kos. *CPT

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