Boxing News – Cotto-Pacquiao Bout Looking Good; Roach Upset With Kotelnik
June 18th, 2009
By Jim Dower: The perspective bout between WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto and Filipino star Manny Pacquiao is looking more and more like a reality as Manny’s promoter Bob Arum informed the media on Wednesday that he had a good meeting with Cotto’s management representatives recently, and will be looking to get things ironed out to make an announcement soon.
In the past, Cotto has had no desire to meet Pacquiao at anything less than 147, but it seems that Roach and Pacquiao are adamant about the fight taking place at a lighter weight than 147, despite the fact that Pacquiao fought Oscar De La Hoya at 147 and fought remarkably well.
Besides the weight issue, Cotto has a bad cut over his left eye and that will need to heal before the fight. As bad as the scar is, it would take a miracle for it to hold up in training camp for a bout against Pacquiao in just five months. Cotto fought passively at times against Joshua Clottey, moving a great deal in some of the rounds to avoid getting hit with right hands.
If the cut reopens in a fight with Pacquiao, Cotto might as well give up and surrender because he would have little chance to beat the quicker Filipino star with only one good eye working for him. This is a win-win situation for Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum, because Cotto looked less than impressive against Clottey, and doesn’t seem to be the same fighter he was before his loss last year to Antonio Margarito.
Some boxing experts are saying that this is the reason why Pacquiao has suddenly shown interest in fighting Cotto rather than say Shane Mosley or Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mosley despite being beaten by a close decision by Cotto pre-Margarito, looks to be fighting at a higher level than Cotto is right now since Miguel was beaten by Margarito.
Pacquiao will get a good payday by fighting Cotto without the risk of being beaten like he would against Mosley and Mayweather. Those two would be very tough opponents for Pacquiao right now unless they came in at a very low catch weight.
Roach Angered by Kotelnik Cancellation
Amir Khan’s trainer Freddie Roach, who is also the trainer of Manny Pacquiao, is reportedly angry with the cancellation by World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik, who pulled out of his scheduled June 27th bout with Khan because of a tooth infection. Roach had this to say about the cancellation: “I am really pissed off. So disappointed it’s not true. Really. It’s just bullshit.”
Roach went on to say that Kotelnik is going to “get knocked out” by Khan, and that the tooth problem for Kotelnik should be the least of his concerns. The bout has since been rescheduled for July 18th, with the fight now taking place at the M.E.N. Arena instead of the O2 Arena, because entertainer Michael Jackson will be performing on that date at the O2.
Tags: Cotto vs. Pacquiao, Khan vs. Kotelnik, Khan-Kotelnik ,Amir Khan, Andriy Kotelnik, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto23 Responses to “Boxing News – Cotto-Pacquiao Bout Looking Good; Roach Upset With Kotelnik”
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so you’re saying about Cotto? Pacquiao defeated Cotto with two black eyes. Hello, where is everybody? Now Eli, Alex and everyone who claims that they are scientist of boxing. Pls pls guys don’t underestimated pacman. Because Money Mayweather say something rubbish against Pacman. This is would be personal for Pacquiao. He will do his best to TKO Mayweather in any rounds. To prove that he is not an easy fight for Money. Same he did to Cotto. He prove to Cotto fans that he is more stronger and can take body and head punches from Cotto.
Manny Pacquiao won by TKO against Cotto. Now Eli and Alex..as you were saying? ahahahaha!!
ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS!
The press con was cool specially in puerto rico and hopefully the actual fight would be cooler than this.
Cotto debe acabar la pelea por TKO antes del 10.
Si cotto no gana por TKO debe retirarse. el dia de la pelea cotto debe subir en 160 y pac en 150 cotto es muy fuerte para pac.
Oh man!, don’t taunt the pac fans, they think he could take on the klitscho brothers without breaking a sweat!!.
“Cotto will be no problem for pac lets be realistic…”
This commentary can’t be serious and much less realistic.
Cotto will be no problem for pac lets be realistic but i still think pac should fight him would be great name to add to his resume. IMAGINE looking at boxer rec and seeing Wins against Cotto, Mayweather, Mosley, hatton, de la hoya, jmm,morales, it would a great push, to put him on an even Higher level.
Dan:
You need to concentrate and think, the only thing that Pac Man can do with his speed is running away from Cotto and the only thing that Cotto have to be aware is been careful with Paquiao’s back when they clench.
Middle rounds TKO for Cotto, F. Roach throwing the towel like JM Lopez-Penalosa style. To big, to strong.
pacquiao for the win SPEED KILLS!!!
I will also say tho, that at this moment in time, Cotto is probably the easiest option out of Mayweather,Mosley & Cotto.
Next up, Mosley @144. then Mayweather!
Jim Dower – I dont think you REALLY know that much about boxing.
Cotto fought a great fight, and was SERIOUSLY handicapped for 9 rounds.
Yes he looked vulnerable at times, but that was the game plan, as mentioned, if you go all out against Clottey, he will come back at you. It’s clear to see that Clottey is stronger then Cotto, so it’s best to counter him on the outside, and work the body on the inside, throwing small combinations and moving.
@147 I honestly think Cotto would beat Pac, but the fight will more then likely take place around 143/144, which makes a difference and makes things about equal.
You can’t give Pac a hard time for insisting on a catch weight,
a)Because he has come from 108 -147 pounds, the equavelent, would be Cotto starting at 140 and going to 168!
b)Cotto wants this fight bad, because he knows it will give him a MASSIVE pay day, and fair enough.
Jim Dower and many others like him are what you call sports fans and they are not by any means boxing fans. Jim and his alike do not understand the science behind the sport.
Cotto fought the fight he needed to fight to battle the style of Clottey. Believe it or not there is a science behind the sport. It is not a fight as much as it is a chess game.
Clottey covers up and covers up very well. If you over exert your self with Clottey, he will come back at you with his punishing punches just as you get tired from trying to get through his guard. The best way to fight Clottey is to draw him in and counter only when is engaging. Cotto fought a masterful fight.
Cotto has not lost a single step since his fight with Margarito. He has improved by having a better defensive boxing stance.
For Manny, Cotto is the biggest fight right know. He will not fight Mosley, because there is nothing to prove and nothing to gain.
Cotto beat Mosley, Clottey and if it was not for the loaded gloves of Margarito, he would have taken the decision over Margarito as well.
While Manny is in his prime and if he has something to prove than the two fighters that he needs to prove over are Cotto and Mayweather. Cotto is the most dangerous fighter for him to fight. Cotto can take a punch and punishment from the very best of them, and can deliver his own brand of body and other shots. He is big, tough and most of all he is a very smart, smart fighter.
This is going to be a great fight, and trust me when I say that Manny will have his hands full. This is the very best fighter that he will have faced by far.
Much respect and love for Cotto and Pacquiao for taking on all challengers.
Pacman just wants 2 fight cotto bcoz he looks a easy target just now and is taking alot of shots not to mention the weight cut cotto has 2 make for the fight.Why not make the fight with mosley,he’s not fought since margarito.i will tell you why pacman is shit scared of mosley thats why and if he fights the real p4p king Mayweather then we will see why there is only 1 throne for the king of our boxing era
freddie roach said its not true that kotelnik is injured, but frank warren (khan promoter) said yesterday on bunces boxing hour that kotelnik was having a small operation today.
Pac vs Mosley was on the cards too, but that got binned because, in my opinion, Pac, Arum and Roach know Mosley is the far harder option. This I win-win for Arum because he has both fighters in his stable so will make a fortune.
As for Roach commenting on Kotelnik, he would sure as hell postpone if it was his man with an ailment. And don’t even dream of arguing against that, he doesn’t want his fighter at a disadvantage any more than Kotelnik’s team want him at one.
how can pac fight mayweather if he keeps ducking him? fool.
Quote.
“Pacquiao will get a good payday by fighting Cotto without the risk of being beaten like he would against Mosley and Mayweather. Those two would be very tough opponents for Pacquiao right now unless they came in at a very low catch weight.”
So true!
You might have just joined a new club.
I like pac and coto. They both have taken on great competition win or lose and always provide the fans with great fights. This is a logical fight just because of that. Cotto has earned this fight. My feeling is Cotto gonna take this but I wont bet against Manny.
“This is a win-win situation for Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum, because Cotto looked less than impressive against Clottey, and doesn’t seem to be the same fighter he was before his loss last year to Antonio Margarito.
Some boxing experts are saying that this is the reason why Pacquiao has suddenly shown interest in fighting Cotto rather than say Shane Mosley or Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mosley”
those who are saying this are talking utter crap because the cotto-pacquiao fight was on the cards straight after pacquiao beat hatton.
My Man Jim Dower You And A Lot Of Others Continue To Underestimated Miguel Angel Cotto Heart , Will , Power , Speed , And Skills . Is Manny Pacman Pacquiao Indio Quintana , Zab Judah , Shane Mosley , Antonio Margarito , Or Jashua Clottey ? Is He ? I Dont Think So. The Pacman Is A Lot Smaller Than This Guys Yes He Got Speed And That Turns Into Power We Understand That Also That Everything Is Posible And We Have A Lot Of Respect For The #1 P4P Boxer How Ever Miguel Is Ready To Take That Away And He’s The Bigger And Stronger Man He Will Be Able To Take Anything Manny Brings And Belive Me Pacquiao Will Be Knock Down And Then Will Be Terminated By Tko And If You Dont Think So Ask Mosley Wath Happend With Winky Tito With Hopkins Wilfredo With Salvador Sanchez Duran With Hearns Tyson With Holyfield Etc…. Manny Did Exellent And He Had A Good Ride But The Journey Is About To Be Over. Mayweather Jr Or Antonio “The Cheater” Margarito Your Next Pretty Boy You Can Run But You Cant Hide And Margarito You Will Get Punish For What You Did , And Even Do You Won I Never So You Get Hit Like That Before Your Face Was Busted Up You’re Body Was On Pain You Even Said It Your Self And Im Glad Mosley Punish You How Ever Is Not Over Punk Is On We Will Star Painting Our Master Piece In November. Peace Im Out.
No matter what views you may have on this fight, missmatch or what ever theres no way people are not guna wana watch it.
Im guna say the same thing ive said in a few of Pacmans fights of late, Cotto will be too big and too strong. He keeps provin me wrong but Cottos a big Welter, hes no doubt slower and less skillful but im convinced he can take the shots Hatton couldnt, and im convinced Hatton had the power to crush Pacquaio just not the game.
it will be tough, but in the end cotto will come out victorious!
cotto will give him a challege hands down he didn’t look as well cause he was cut and couldn’t see but cotto will show pac the true pound 4 pound champ