By Chris Williams: Floyd Mayweather Jr’s trainer/uncle Roger Mayweather says Floyd won’t be retiring after struggling to a 12 round unanimous decision over WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto last night in Las Vegas.
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Mayweather defeats Cotto in competitive fight
(Photo credit: Naoki Fakoda) By John F. McKenna (McJack): In a fight that was far more competitive than many boxing observers, including this writer, expected new WBA light middleweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (43-0, 26 KO’s) won a hard fought battle against former champion Miguel Cotto (37-3, 30 KO’s) Saturday night at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.
Cotto leaves ring without giving post-fight interview
By Dan Ambrose: Former WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (37-3, 30 KO’s) immediately dashed out of the ring last night moments after the scorecards were announced giving Floyd Mayweather Jr. (43-0, 26 KO’s) a 12 round unanimous decision victory in their duel at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in front of 20,000 fans. There was no interview given to HBO or anything from Cotto. I hope Cotto’s not being a poor sport.
Mayweather: Bob Arum is stopping the Pacquiao fight
By Chris Williams: Newly crowned WBA Super World junior middleweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (43-0, 26 KO’s) put in a masterful performance on Saturday in defeating 31-year-old Miguel Cotto by a 12 round unanimous decision at them MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The final judges scores were 117-111, 117-111, 118-110.
Where does Mayweather go next if the Pacquiao fight is a non starter
By David Ishola: Last night after successfully beating Miguel Cotto and furthering his claim as the best fighter of a generation Floyd Mayweather effectively ruled out a fight with Manny Pacquiao and saying that it is down to Bob Arum not wanting to do the fight which begs the question, where does Floyd Mayweather go next if Mayweather/Pacquiao isn’t a viable next option for either man.
Mayweather defeats Cotto in grueling fight
(Photo credit: Naoki Fakoda) By Dan Ambrose: Miguel Cotto (37-3, 30 KO’s) had a brief window to defeat unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. (43-0, 26 KO’s) last night in the middle rounds of the fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How to beat Floyd Mayweather
By Dominic Sauboorah: This amazing athlete is driving the sport of boxing. He isn’t just a tremendous fighter, but he’s a genuine icon for people all over the world. He is someone to be admired for the work he’s done in his career and for the mentality and belief he’s kept with him throughout his life.
Cotto could surprise Mayweather tonight
By Jason Kim: WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto has been dismissed by a lot of boxing fans going into his fight tonight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Both boxing fans and the bettors are overlooking Cotto, seeing Mayweather as the clear favorite to win.
Malignaggi sees Cotto being a risky fight for Mayweather
By Chris Williams: Former Miguel Cotto victim Paulie Malignaggi believes that Cotto is going to be a very risky fight for Floyd Mayweather Jr. tonight when the two fighters go at it in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mayweather: Cotto’s punches can’t get to the target before mine
By Eric Thomas: In boxing speed often is the key ingredient for fighter A to beat fighter B. If your shots can land before your slower opponent then more often than not, you win. Tonight one of the faster fighters Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be facing a slower guy in WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto, and we’ll get a good chance to see how Mayweather’s superior speed leads him to victory.