Pacquiao vs. Cotto

by Paoee Natanawan: Saturday November 14, 2009 marked an event in history where Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao solidified his claim as the number one pound-for-pound fighter in world and the first boxer ever to win seven titles in seven different weight divisions. The last record was held by Manny and Oscar De La Hoya with both [...]

By Jorge Lugo: Last night I had the privilege of watching Miguel Cotto vs. Manny Pacquiao. In what I knew was going to be a classic, I simply found myself going crazy with the anticipation simply because I honestly could not tell who would win. The three boxing fights before the main fight wouldn’t help [...]

Photo credit: Naoki Fukuda – By Peter Wells: Manny Pacquiao once again proved to the world who is the number 1 in boxing, by stopping WBO Welterweight champion of the world, Miguel Cotto. Cotto was once again left in a gruesome state bleeding from the nose, and cuts over his left eye and under his [...]

By Dennis Broadhurst: After disposing of Miguel Cotto last night at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquaio has proved he is the pound for pound number one fighter in boxing, he has taken out a prime welterweight champion by a 12th round TKO and now there can be no excuses that his opponent [...]

By Charles Barrett: With bravery above and beyond the call of duty Miguel Cotto some how made it to the 12th rd, only to be stopped 55 sec’s later. In truth it had stopped being competitive from the 6th rd, but even though the battle was lost the warrior refused to concede defeat. Boxing can [...]

By Jamie Hooper: Even though the fight pretty much went as I predicted in my last article, I was still surprised my some elements of the fight. I was always sure the fight would last beyond the middle stages, mainly due to mutual respect and a lack of risk taking by both fighters.

Photo credit: Naoki Fukuda – By Eric Hernandez: Like the fighters last night there were a few different ways, I could have went with this boxing article. I replayed the fight in my head and I was instantly flooded with the image of a very broken Miguel Cotto sitting in his stool as he was [...]

By Shaun Campbell: Saturday night Manny Pacquiao sensationally stopped a true welterweight champion in his prime. Miguel Cotto was taken to hospital after he lost his World Boxing Organization title to the “Pacman.”

Photo credit: Naoki Fukuda – By Amar Jahangir: 5 hours ago, Manny Pacquiao humiliated the so called warrior Miguel Cotto on Saturday night at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada, stopping Coto in the 12th round. So many people on this site gave me stick when I said The Pacman will easily destroy Cotto. [...]

Photo credit: Naoki Fukuda – By Liam Santiago: The extra two pounds that Manny Pacquiao demanded Miguel Cotto took off had a huge impact on the result of their bout. Cotto looked so drained. As I watched at the weigh in, I changed my mind as to who I thought would win. Cotto looked like [...]

By Giancarlo Malinconico: I have stated in many previous boxing articles that Manny Pacquiao would stop Miguel Cotto, and I described the blueprint of how it would happen. Many pundits have made excuses about Pacquiao’s last few opponents, but I have written on many occasions that the Pacman was a different fighter since moving up [...]

By Eric Hernandez: watched the weight in and I have to say that both fighters looked in phenomenal shape. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao was particularly impressive as he reminded me of someone who has had an obvious impact on him the late Bruce Lee. Miguel Cotto while not as ripped also appeared to be in phenomenal [...]

By Liam Santiago: Lets get one thing straight. There are many big money men in America, who are involved in the organization of tonight’s mega fight between Miguel Cotto and Manuel Pacquiao, who want a Pacquiao/Mayweather super fight next year. They do not want Cotto spoiling the party. I just hope none of that affects [...]

By Joseph Aaron Forbes: When I had waded through my own preconceptions of this fight to eventually reach the logic that is required to make a wise judgment. I found that I had arrived again at the general consensus and view of those who have not been misled by maybe’s and dreams.

By Peter Wells: Despite my article earlier in the week, saying I predicted Manny Pacquiao to take a close points decision. Well suddenly reading all these articles, from boxing websites and magazines, and watching the HBO Pacquiao-Cotto 24/7 series, I’ve suddenly had a blank. It’s a fight I can see going either way, but it [...]

By Liam Fitzgerald: Tomorrow night’s superfight between the widely acclaimed p4p number 1, Manny Pacquiao, and Puerto Rican star Miguel Cotto is possibly the most mouth-watering and intriguing encounter of the year. Naturally, Pacquiao is the bookmakers’ favourite but Cotto is also favoured by many pundits and it would be foolish to write him off.

By Jim Dower: Manny Pacquiao will be looking for more than just a victory over World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto this Saturday night at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao will be seeking out his 7th world title in seven different weight classes. It’s almost an unheard of accomplishment, because for [...]

By Jason Kim: On Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao will be taking his power and speed and matching it against the size and equal power of WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Many boxing fans are picking the slightly smaller Pacquiao to pull out the win, but a large [...]

By Manuel Perez: Manny Pacquiao is suddenly getting kind of bold as his fight with Miguel Cotto approaches. “I have more than one plan going into this fight. Master Freddie Roach has taught me well and I am prepared for anything that Miguel Cotto has to offer,” Pacquiao said in an article at Sky Sports. [...]

By Manuel Perez: I thought I’d seen everything, but I guess not. Manny Pacquiao plans on singing after Saturday night’s fight with World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto. Will they cart Pacquiao out there for him to sing all busted and broken up like that?

By Kevin Pasquale: Watch Manny Pacquiao as he straps on his skin-tight red suit, flying across the sound-stage, filming his upcoming movie in his homeland, portraying the ultra-mighty superhero. Watch the photogenic, ever-smiling Pacquiao strut onto Jay Leno’s stage, to be interviewed by the host, the audience laughing at his every remark…

By Liam Santiago: I am proud to say that in the last four years, I have only ever made a wrong prediction for a boxing bout once and that was the Hatton/Pac Man bout, which Hatton should have pulled out of. So, when it comes to betting advice on bouts, Santiago is the word. If [...]

By Manuel Perez: For the past month I’ve been overrun with boxing fans of Manny Pacquiao saying how great he is 24/7 and how badly he’s going to beat Miguel Cotto, and now we’re at the moment of truth for the Filipino fighter. If he doesn’t produce the goods and ends up taking a terrible [...]

By Ibrar Arshaid: So ladies and gentlemen here we go, 12 rounds of intense, furious, high octane, brutal and passionate boxing coming from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It is about time a fight of this magnitude is to take place. Let’s leave the excuses at the door, our opinions to ourselves because we [...]

By Manuel Perez: Former two time heavyweight champion George Foreman is picking World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto to beat Manny Pacquiao this Saturday night at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to Sportinglife. Foreman says “I think there would have been a good opportunity for Pacquiao to win if he faced [...]

By Chris Williams: I contacted my cable company earlier today to find out how much it would cost purchase the Miguel Cotto vs. Manny Pacquiao bout on November 14th, and to my surprise they told me I would have to pay an incredible $54.95 to see the fight. I don’t know about you, but I [...]

By Manuel Perez: The much respected Oscar De La Hoya has thrown his hat into the ring by predicting that World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto will beat Manny Pacquiao this Saturday night in their title fight at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

By Manuel Perez: This Saturday night WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto goes up against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will be held at a catch weight of 145 instead of 147, and Cotto’s title will be on the line for the fight. Many boxing’s experts are saying that [...]

By Trevor Weis – Milwaukee, WI – By nature, humans are brash and outspoken, boldly predicting what looms ahead with confident conviction. But time tends to clean the lens: hindsight provides 20/20 vision. And with that in mind, I thought back to the eager anticipation, the unwavering predictions from Manny Pacquiao’s last two mega-fights–”contests” which [...]

By David Berry: With just nine days separating the world from the fight of the year, experts and fans alike have heated up the “Firepower” debate to its boiling point. You’ve heard the arguments – Cotto is stronger; Pacquiao is faster. Pacquiao is a 2-1 favorite; Cotto is a reputed odds-beater. Naturally, if you’re a [...]