By Chris Williams: According to Boxing Fanhouse, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is near to reaching a deal between World Boxing Association light middleweight champion Yuri Foreman (28-0, 6 KO’s) and former WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KO’s) for a fight that will be taking place on June 12th, at the Madison Square Garden, New York, New York. Apparently, this is a fight that both Cotto and Foreman want. It’s hard to imagine what Cotto, 29, sees in this fight.
Cotto vs. Foreman
Should Cotto fight Berto instead of Foreman?
By Chris Williams: Former World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KO’s) has been linked with WBA light welterweight champion Yuri Foreman (28-0, 6 KO’s) for a bout that could be taking place in June of this year. However, that seems like a big mistake for Cotto to take this fight, and I think it could backfire on Cotto if he ends up getting beaten again. Foreman, 29, is a lot bigger than Cotto at 5’11” compared to only 5’7”, is hard to hit because of his constant movement, and his sneaky power.
Is Cotto making a mistake in fighting Foreman?
By Jim Dower: Former WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KO’s) is making a huge mistake in moving up in weight to take on World Boxing Association junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman (28-0, 8 KO’s) in June. Foreman, 29, has a style of fighting that is all wrong for Cotto. Not only will Foreman have the four inch height advantage, but he also will have a five inch reach advantage as well for a fight against the 5’7” Cotto.
Miguel Cotto: The Future of a Boxing Star In Question
By Michael Feliciano: Miguel Angel Cotto (34-2, 27 KO) is in talks to face undefeated WBA light middleweight champ Yuri Foreman (28–0, KO 8) this coming June continuing his on the eve of the Puerto Rican Day parade. Cotto would have to move up to 154lb which should be no problem for him. The move would be only natural after spending a substantial amount of time at welter weight and arguably a smart one. If Cotto takes this fight and decides to continue his career, there are a few things to keep in mind if he is to reinvent himself in a new weight division.
Does Cotto deserve a title shot against Foreman?
By William Mackay: In the past couple of days there has been news of former World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KO’s) getting a title shot against WBA junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman (28-0, 8 KO’s) in June of this year. How in the heck does Cotto deserve a title shot given that he’s coming off of a vicious 12th round stoppage loss to Manny Pacquiao in November?
Cotto-Foreman nearly set for June 12th – News
By Peter Wells: Former World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto looks very likely now to be back in action on June 12th against WBA Light Middleweight champion Yuri Foreman. The fight is looking to be announced as early as next week, and agreements to the fight have run smoothly. Just a week ago this fight was just a rumour in talks, now it’s on the verge of being official. June 12th is a long time away, so don’t get too excited yet, but we do have plenty more to look forward to.
Could Miguel Cotto be facing Yuri Foreman next?
By Eric Thomas: According to writer Michael Marley of Boxing Confidential , former World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KO’s) could be going after newly crowned WBA junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman (28-0, 8 KO’s) to try and capture his title. Foreman was linked as a possible alternate opponent for WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao for March 13th.