By Manuel Perez: Alright, Manny Pacquiao got his way and now he’ll be fighting for all the marbles against WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto on November 14th at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas. Cotto has no choice but to put his WBO title on the line for the fight, thanks to the WBO who within the past few weeks suddenly pushed Pacquiao to the number #1 challenger spot in the division, despite Pacquiao having no experience against credible welterweight contenders or champions.
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Cotto-Pacquiao: Only High Priced Tickets Remaining – News
By M. Perez: There are only 1000 tickets left for the November 14th clash between Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KO’s) and WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (34-1, 27 KO’s) at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 9000 lower priced seats in the arena, which sell for $150 to $500, have sold out already, leaving only the high priced ones for $750 to $1000. Those, too, will likely sell out soon due to the popularity of this fight.
Pavlik Pulls Out of Williams Fight; Cotto-Pacquiao Interested in Diamond Belt
By Eric Thomas: In the latest boxing news, WBO/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (35-1, 31 KO’s) sustained a knuckle injury to his left hand that is forcing him to cancel his October 3rdt bout against Paul Williams at the Boardwalk Hall, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Fearless vs. Pacman- Raising the Bar
By Will Cruz: The man from Caguas, Puerto Rico they call “Fearless”, and the one and only “Pacman” from the Philippines, will square off on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This fight could not come at a better time for boxing in light of the recent loses of Arturo Gatti and Vernon Forrest. These two were true warriors in the ring and gave us fight fans a reason to get excited about a sport which has been scarred by disappointments, infamous decisions, and lack of true matchups not influenced by money, or politics.
Four Kings – Mayweather, Marquez, Pacquiao & Hatton – The New Generation
By Tom Stokes: During the 1980s the boxing world was treated to some of the most exciting matchups in the ring, courtesy of four very different but very talented fighters, I’m of course talking about Tommy Hearns, Marvellous Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran.
Pacquiao to Retire After Three More Fights
By Dave Lahr: In the latest boxing news, Manny Pacquiao apparently plans on ending his career after only three more fights. It looks as if Pacquiao, 30, has designs on a political career in the Philippines once he gets out of the sport. There’s no word about what Pacquiao might do if he fails at winning office as politician. Pacquiao will be fighting Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title on November 14th.
Wilder vs. Allen tonight; Cotto Willing to Fight Pacquiao for the Diamond Belt
By Jim Dower: Heavyweight Olympic Bronze Medalist Deontay Wilder (6-0, 6 KO’s) will be fighting tonight against Travis Allen (3-4, 3 KO’s) at the Desert Diamond Casino, in Tucson, Arizona. Wilder, 23, perhaps the hardest puncher in the heavyweight division at this time, will be making his seventh pro appearance since turning professional last year in November.
Should Hatton face the loser of Cotto vs. Pacquiao?
By Liam Santiago: As a boxing expert, I am happy. Ricky Hatton has announced he will fight again and he will be aiming for the pound for pound title. The big question every boxing fan is asking is who is he going to fight? Of course, he is coming of a lethal knock out defeat, which was mainly down to his preparation and a certain Poet. Why not go after the loser of Pacquiao vs Cotto? Both will be coming of a defeat and both will be big money spinners.
Cotto vs. Pacquiao – This decade’s Trinidad vs. De La Hoya
By Will Cruz: On September 18, 1999, The hottest fighters in the game, Felix Trinidad and Oscar De La Hoya, stepped into the ring for what was supposed to be the mega fight of the decade. That was the fight that had all the elements to go down as one of the most exciting fights in history. Both fighters were in their prime, both fighters had two whole countries behind them, and both fighters had the opportunity to solidify their P4P greatness. Most people, myself included, would agree that the fight having such high expectations, was a disappointment.
Cotto-Pacquiao: The Difference Between the Great and the Brave
By Gary Brownlie: I have read so many articles recently slating the proclaimed pound for pound king of boxing Manny Pacquiao. The bottom line to this is that Pacquiao has moved up and down various weight divisions fighting the champions of each division, excluding De La Hoya and Cotto.