By Dave Lahr: Since the economy took a recent nosedive not too long ago it seems that the cable networks have been trying harder to get the most value for their dollar, refusing to show fighters that don’t entertain and give boxing fans their money’s worth.
Miguel Cotto
Miguel Cotto boxing news
Cotto vs. Clottey: Is Miguel Ready for a Tough Fight Like This?
By Manuel Perez: I got a lot of respect for WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (33-1, 27 KOs) for taking on a tough opponent like Joshua Clottey (35-2, 20 KOs) as his next opponent on June 13th at New York’s Madison Square Garden. With the mostly soft competition that’s currently ranked below him in the World Boxing Organization, Cotto couldn’t be blamed if he wanted to take things easy and just defend his title against the mostly mediocre competition that is currently ranked in the top #15 in the division.
News – Cotto Willing to Fight Pacquiao at 145, But Nothing Lower Than That
By Manuel Perez: According to an article from Primera Hora, World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (33-1, 27 KOs) is willing to go no lower than 145 pounds to fight Manny Pacquiao, who is said wants Cotto to have to move down possibly as low as 142 if he’s interested in fighting Pacquiao.
Is Pacquiao’s Specialty Fighting Weight Drained Opponents?
By Manuel Perez: First it was Oscar De La Hoya having to come down to 147 to fight Manny Pacquiao and now it’s Miguel Cotto, who Pacquiao and his trainer want Cotto to come down to the 142 catch weight to meet Manny. 147 is no longer good enough, because the whole point is to have Cotto in terrible shape from being dehydrated by fight time that he’ll perform poorly enough so that Pacquiao can win.
Cotto Willing to Fight Pacquiao at 144, But Manny Could Want Him to Come Lower at 142
By Manuel Perez: Manny Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum is eager for Manny to face Miguel Cotto, another fighter promoted by Arum, and would like Pacquiao to fight Cotto in the Puerto Rican’s stomping grounds at New York’s Madison Square Garden. This is a move that would guarantee a huge surge of Puerto Ricans that would flock to the fight, and according to Philstar, Arum thinks that the fight could capture as many as “80,000 Pay per view buys in Puerto Rico.
Why Does Pacquiao Need a Handicap to Beat Cotto, Mosley & Mayweather?
By Manuel Perez: Recently, Manny Pacquiao has moved up in weight to fight opponents out of his weight class, making Oscar De La Hoya have to move down to 147 in order to fight him. This resulted in De La Hoya having to diet drastically to make weight, leaving weak and only a shell of his former self. Pacquiao then goes out and beats Oscar badly.
Does Anyone Honestly Believe that Pacquiao Can Beat Cotto?
By Manuel Perez: I hate to rain all over the Manny Pacquiao fans, but I honestly don’t think Pacquiao will be in for a tough fight against Miguel Cotto. And I’m really hoping that Pacquiao goes ahead and chooses Cotto as an alternative to waiting around and fighting the winner of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez bout on July 18th.
Cotto-Clottey: Not Looking Forward to This Fight
By Chris Williams: I guess I’m in the minority when I say I’m not the least interested in seeing World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto’s (33-1, 27 KOs) June 13th unification bout against International Boxing Federation welterweight champion Joshua Clottey (35-2, 20 KOs) at Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York.
Pacquiao Likely to Face Cotto Next: A risky and Pointless Fight For Manny
By Matt Stein: The word is that Manny Pacquiao will probably be facing Miguel Cotto next up rather than Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Shane Mosley. They’re all great fights, but it looks as if Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum prefers Cotto, perhaps because he also promotes him as well. However, the likely main reason is because Cotto is a fighter that will be there for Pacquiao. Cotto often goes right at his opponents and tries to take them out with body shots and rights to the head.
Is Cotto the Best Option For Pacquiao? It Looks Like the Wrong Move
By William Mackay: In looking at potential fight options for Manny Pacquiao, I think he’s really selling himself short if he selects Miguel Cotto as his next opponent rather than say Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Shane Mosley. By Far, I think Mayweather Jr. or Mosley is the much better options for Pacquiao. Unfortunately, it looks as Pacquiao’s promoter is interested in Pacquiao fighting Cotto, who Arum also promotes.