Well I think it is perfectly normal for a boxer to believe in himself regardless of the reality of the situation. That is why they are boxers......they have a will and confidence most of us never will have.
If Gomez doesn't believe in Gomez who is going to? Further, what is he going to say, "To tell you the truth, Cotto is going to knock the living shet out of me. And commissioners should be examined after approving this fight, but I want a payday."