By Manuel Perez: I’ve changed my mind about the November 14th fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. I originally saw the fight going for Pacquiao because of figured him and his trainer Freddie Roach would install some medieval catch weight that would leave Cotto too weak and drained to make a fight of it. But now that I’ve had time to look at the new variables with the catch weight only being 145 rather than say 142or 143, I think Cotto is going to wipe the deck with Pacquiao.
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Pacquiao Wants Cotto’s WBO Title to Be On the Line For the Fight
By Manuel Perez: Manny Pacquiao is hoping that Miguel Cotto’s WBO welterweight title will be on the line for their November 14th bout at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For Pacquiao and his legion of loyal boxing fans, the title is important because it will somehow give Pacquiao more validity as a great fighter because it will – if Pacquiao wins – be his 7th world title victory. Cotto, however, doesn’t want to have to pay the sanctioning fees to, which is what he’d have to do if his title was going to be on the line.
Upcoming Super Fight Between Pacquiao and Cotto
By Richard Bailey: To start with WOW! This is a fight fans fight. A fight the fans want to see, and now it’s happening. Bravo, Mr. Bob Arum, bravo indeed. Why is this fight a great match up? Simple! It’s the real POWER V PRECISION a title that should not have been given to the Ricky Hatton v Paulie, oh what’s his face. With respect to Ricky Hatton and Paulie, well Ricky really, their fight was exciting but only because we was all waiting for the knockout punch that we all thought was coming, but never did.
Hopkins Predicting a Victory for Pacquiao over Cotto; Haye finds a Soft Opponent With Valuev – News
By Chris Williams: For what it’s worth, Bernard Hopkins is predicting that Manny Pacquiao will stop Miguel Cotto in their November 14th fight at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hopkins made this revelation last night on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. Hopkins sees the fight as being a turbulent one in the early rounds, but that Pacquiao’s ability will shine through in the 2nd half of the fight.
Paquiao v Cotto: Teaser
By Liam Brindle: So the date is set 14th November 2009, the man with the ‘Golden Gloves’ Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring to face off against the ‘Peek a Boo’ man Miguel Cotto. I’m sure this is a fight that will divide opinion across the boxing world, with people saying about Pac: he ducked Mosley, he forces his opponents to drain in weight and he hasn’t been truly tested at such a high weight to date.
Roach predicts Knockout Victory for Pacquiao over Cotto – News
By Dave Lahr: Freddie Roach is really starting to make a name for himself as a minor fight predictor. Having correctly picked a number of fights involving Pacquiao, Roach is now once again coming out with one of his predictions, seeing a knockout win for Pacquiao over Miguel Cotto on November 14th in their clash at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas.
News – Pacquiao to fight Cotto
By Manuel Perez: Fresh off his 2nd round knockout over a badly shop worn Ricky Hatton in May, Manny Pacquiao decided to stay on course by selecting the battle scarred World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto to fight next on November 14th rather than risk fate by fighting Shane Mosley, the fighter perceived to be the best all around fighter in the welterweight division.
Pacquiao Opens as 2-to-1 Betting Favorite against Cotto, Is It Justified?
By Giancarlo Malinconico: Skybet.com is the first to list Manny Pacquiao as a 2-1 betting favorite over Miguel Cotto in their November 14 clash in Las Vegas. I will be the first to say, I am not stunned by the odds. Cotto will be the bigger man in this fight, but I think people tend to overstate the weight advantage in boxing in general. In my article, Pacquiao’s “Manila Ice” will Cool Cotto, I point out many reasons for why I believe the Pacman will be victorious on November 14; obviously, the “Manila Ice” will play a major role. But there other factors.
News – Cotto vs. Pacquiao is a GO!!
By Eric Torres: As reported on numerous web sites today, the proposed match Up between Miguel Cotto & Manny Pacquiao is going forward. According to multiple sources, Bob Abrum, who recently came back from a vacation, had a phone conversation with Manny Pacquiao over the terms of the fight and it took less than 15 minutes for Abrum to seal the deal. The fight is to take place in Las Vegas on Nov. 14th. The catch weight, which has been agreed upon by both parties, is going to be the 145lbs Cotto wanted and refused to budge on.
Why Is Pacquiao Being Bullied?
By Mike Burnell: The rumors continue to swirl in the boxing world about Pac v Cotto, Pac v Mosley, Pac v Cintron, Pac v Foreman, Pac v Ali, Pac v Marciano, maybe Archie Moore…Round and round they go and who Pac fights, so far, nobody knows. Everyone wants a piece of him.