Mark Ruffalo and Tom Arnold talk about this weekends big sports events in the U.S. [BfyHn11qYvl]
(29 Apr 2015) AP Entertainment New York, 28 April 2015 1.Medium of Tom Arnold 2.SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Arnold/Actor "The boxing I care about the most. I think it's the last big fight we're gonna have for quite a while. I grew up loving boxing and it's a big fight. I care a lot about it. The Kentucky Derby I care if, you know, if there's somebody who can win the Triple Crown - it's a beautiful race - but this fight is huge." Reporter: "Who are you rooting for?" Tom Arnold: I'm rooting for Manny Pacquiao. I'm a friend of Freddie Roach, he's his trainer. He's the best trainer in the world. I'd like to see Manny knock him out third round. He's gonna have to knock him out because, you know, Floyd (Mayweather) likes to play around and take his time. He's an amazing boxer but I want Manny to win." 3. Medium of Mark Ruffalo about to speak to a reporter when "Avengers" co-star Jeremy Renner comes up behind him and asks, "Have you been working out? Oh my goodness." UPSOUND of Mark Ruffalo, "Mom? Is that you?" (Laughter.) UPSOUND of Renner saying, "How you doing, baby?" Renner and Ruffalo hug. UPSOUND of Ruffalo saying, "I love this guy." Ruffalo turns back to Renner and asks him why it's a big weekend in sports. Renner says, "Oh, Pacquiao." SOUNDBITE (English) Mark Ruffalo/Actor, "Oh, (Manny) Pacquiao. Yeah that's right. Yes, yes, yes. Freddie Roach, of course. What am I thinking?" Reporter: "Will you be watching?" Mark Ruffalo: "Yes, I will actually." Reporter: "Are you a boxing fan?" Mark Ruffalo: "Yes, well, my dad used to take me when I was probably the first sports event I ever went to in my entire life was a Leon Spinks, Sugar Ray Leonard fight that was televised on a teletron TV. It was a very big deal in the 70's. It was awesome so I have a yeah. Freddie Roach is a friend of mine too who trains Pacquiao." Reporter; "Alright, thanks." Mark Ruffalo: (looks at camera and makes a fist) "Go get 'em!" 4. Medium of Mark Ruffalo STARS GET BEHIND MANNY PACQUIAO AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND'S BOXING MATCH This weekend is a big weekend for sports fans. It's the Kentucky Derby and the NFL draft and the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in Las Vegas. While arriving at a special screening in New York for "Avengers: Age of Ultron," actor Tom Arnold said he's all about the big fight. "The boxing I care about the most. I think it's the last big fight we're gonna have for quite a while. I grew up loving boxing and it's a big fight. I care a lot about it. The Kentucky Derby I care if, you know, if there's somebody who can win the Triple Crown - it's a beautiful race - but this fight is huge." Mark Ruffalo, who has been on a media whirlwind promoting "Avengers" had to be reminded by co-star Jeremy Renner why it was a big sports weekend but once that happened - he was all in for Pacquiao. "My dad used to take me when I was probably the first sports event I ever went to in my entire life was a Leon Spinks, Sugar Ray Leonard fight that was televised on a teletron TV. It was a very big deal in the 70's. It was awesome so I have a yeah. Freddie Roach is a friend of mine too who trains Pacquiao." Las Vegas oddmakers have Pacquiao remaining about a 2-1 underdog for Saturday's fight. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: