By Liam Santiago: Assuming that Manny Pacquiao can defeat Miguel Cotto on November 14th, here is a list of five possible next opponents for the Filipino. Of course, assuming that he gets through Cotto is a very big assumption. Cotto has every asset to beat Pacquiao and it will be a huge test for him. But here are five big names that would enhance Pac-Man’s legacy.
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Pacquiao, Mayweather, Pavlik: In Dire Need to Dominate
By Trevor Weis: Following the Ortiz/Maidana fight, Max Kellerman went on to say that “more is required in the sport of boxing than any other, maybe more than what is reasonable.” And even though we as boxing fans may not truly understand, still we demand more. After all, who is in need of a mediocre hero? Who cheers for the simply average athlete?
Overhype-Overdrive: Pacquiao vs. Cotto
By Edgar Perez: In the past few months, no match-up has garnered the attention of so many boxing fans like the match-up on November 14 between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. Even before Cotto stepped in the ring for his last fight with Clottey, the hype train for this fight had already left the station. Such attention is well deserved for two very skilled and courageous fighters who don’t dodge anyone nor are afraid to bang when need be.
Will Cotto Automatically Become The Top P4P Boxer If He Defeats Pacquiao?
By Tom Stokes: This occurred to me that if Miguel Cotto (34-1, 27, KO’s) beats Manny Pacquiao (49-3, 37 KO’s), then will he gain the top pound for pound spot, in my opinion this should not happen, I have a lot of respect for Cotto he’s a great fighter, but being pound for pound king is more than just beating the fighter on the top spot.
Freddie Roach Studying Tape of Mosley/Cotto to Devise a Strategy
By Giancarlo Malinconico: The most talked about event in professional sports is the Pacquiao/Cotto mega-fight on November 14 in Las Vegas. Miguel Cotto has already begun an early pre-training camp. And Freddie Roach is already studying film of Miguel Cotto’s last six fights in order to develop the game plan for his fighter’s training camp.
Paquiao v Cotto: Teaser
By Liam Brindle: So the date is set 14th November 2009, the man with the ‘Golden Gloves’ Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring to face off against the ‘Peek a Boo’ man Miguel Cotto. I’m sure this is a fight that will divide opinion across the boxing world, with people saying about Pac: he ducked Mosley, he forces his opponents to drain in weight and he hasn’t been truly tested at such a high weight to date.
Pacquiao Opens as 2-to-1 Betting Favorite against Cotto, Is It Justified?
By Giancarlo Malinconico: Skybet.com is the first to list Manny Pacquiao as a 2-1 betting favorite over Miguel Cotto in their November 14 clash in Las Vegas. I will be the first to say, I am not stunned by the odds. Cotto will be the bigger man in this fight, but I think people tend to overstate the weight advantage in boxing in general. In my article, Pacquiao’s “Manila Ice” will Cool Cotto, I point out many reasons for why I believe the Pacman will be victorious on November 14; obviously, the “Manila Ice” will play a major role. But there other factors.
Why Is Pacquiao Being Bullied?
By Mike Burnell: The rumors continue to swirl in the boxing world about Pac v Cotto, Pac v Mosley, Pac v Cintron, Pac v Foreman, Pac v Ali, Pac v Marciano, maybe Archie Moore…Round and round they go and who Pac fights, so far, nobody knows. Everyone wants a piece of him.
Manny Pacquiao – Henry Armstrong Lite or Living Legend
By Mike Burnell: Welterweight kingpin Manny Pacquiao. With power that belies his frame his has hacked a bloody swath through a proverbial jungle of opponents covering a 24 pound span and 9 weight classes. He has collected titles in 5 of those 9 divisions from ‘mainstream’ sanctioning bodies, 6 if you include the IBO Light Welterweight trinket. With a professional record of 49-3-2 (37) the hero from the Philippines has certainly earned his hard fought reputation as the current pound for pound champion. He is Ring Magazine’s Junior Welterweight champion.