By Simon Hirst: Last night in Madison Square Garden in New York, Joshua Clottely lost via a split decision to Miguel Angel Cotto. The judges scored the bouts 114-113, 111-116 and 112-115 in favour of Cotto. The decision left a bitter taste in the mouth of Clottey and judging by the majority of fans, they aren’t impressed either.
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Miguel Cotto wins a split decision over Joshua Clottey
By Sam Gregory: Last night on HBO boxing, live from Madison Square Garden, Miguel Cotto defended his WBO welterweight title against Joshua Clottey in a scheduled 12 round bout in the welterweight division.
Cotto Defeats Clottey on Gift Decision
By Manuel Perez: I got to say this is probably the worse decision I have ever seen in my life. I feel really sorry for Joshua Clottey (35-3, 20 KOs), because he fought his heart out and appeared to beat WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) by at least four rounds. Instead, Cotto, fighting on his home turf in Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York, got the nod by the referees with a close 12-round split decision.
Cotto-Clottey: Miguel is Vulnerable If Joshua Can Turn It Into a Brawl
By Sean McDaniel: World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (33-1, 27 KOs) may be the younger and fresher fighter in Saturday’s bout with Joshua Clottey (35-2, 20 KOs), but it might not matter if Joshua can turn this fight into a war early on and peg Cotto in his sometimes vulnerable chin.
Cotto-Clottey: Has Miguel Recovered Mentally from His Beating by Margarito?
By Manuel Perez: This Saturday night, we’re going to learn a lot about what World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (33-1, 27 KOs) has left in the tank when he faces Joshua Clottey (35-2, 20 KOs) at Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York. Cotto hasn’t faced a live threat since being beaten by Antonio Margarito last year in a bad beat down in July.
News – Margarito Hoping to Return In September Against Mosley, Cotto or Pacquiao
By Jim Dower: Former International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (37-6, 27 KOs) is hoping that his ban from boxing be lifted in September by the California State Athletic Commission. Margarito, 31, hasn’t fought since losing his WBA welterweight title to Shane Mosley in January 2009. Before the fight, a substance was discovered by Mosley’s trainer on Margarito’s hand wraps.
What Will Cotto Do If He Loses to Clottey?/ Tua to Be Known as “Tuaminator”
By Jason Kim: WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (33-1, 27 KOs) is facing one of his biggest tests since being taken apart by Antonio Margarito last year when he fights Joshua Clottey (35-2, 20 KOs) in a title match next week on June 13th at the Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York.
Cotto vs. Clottey: Miguel In Crucial Fight on June 13th
By Dave Lahr: Only one fight removed from a horrible beating at the hands of Antonio Margarito in July 2008, World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (33-1, 27 KOs) steps back in the ring on June 13th against Joshua Clottey (35-2, 20 KOs) at Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York.
Who’s Next for Cintron?
By Jason Kim: Kermit Cintron (31-2-1, 27 KOs) pulled off a huge upset the other night when he defeated unbeaten light middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo (15-1, 12 KOs) last Saturday night in a 12-round unanimous decision victory. Cintron, 29, was thought by many boxing people to be past his prime after a loss to Antonio Margarito and a 12-round draw with Sergio Martinez recently.
Cotto Confident of Victory Against Clottey
By Jim Dower: WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (33-1, 27 KOs) is confident about his chances for success in his title fight against the tough and dangerous Joshua Clottey (35-2, 20 KOs) two weeks from now on June 13th at the Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York. Cotto, 28, says “It does not matter what Joshua brings, I will be ready.”