FILIPINO Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s vaunted speed is the only thing that worries him, according to world welterweight champion Miguel Cotto when defends his title against the Filipino pound-for-pound king on November 14.
But Cotto said “good defense” would be his answer to Pacquiao’s speed, indicating he would use the ring and his boxing skills in his coming mega fight at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.
“Pacquiao has to fight another welterweight, if he wants a seventh title,” Cotto said in an interview with Puerto Rican daily Primera Hora.
The Puerto Rican puncher-boxer declined to predict the outcome of the title fight, but his father-trainer Miguel Sr. confidently forecasted that Pacquiao would go down once his son connects “with the right punches.”
Cotto, 27, started training in the first week of August in preparation for a long fight against a fellow puncher-boxer like Pacquiao.
For the first time Cotto confirmed that his World Boxing Organization welterweight belt would be on the line at the 145 pound agreed weight, an agreement forged only last week.
Cotto said he was offered “additional guarantees and benefits” to defend his title. He earlier insisted that he would only risk his belt if the fight were held at the regular welterweight standard of 147 pounds.
While showing tremendous respect for Pacquiao, Cotto said he does not think Pacquiao could overcome his physical advantage and strength, which he added would be the key to his victory.
Filipino ring physician Allan Recto of Laredo, Texas said the slick Puerto Rican flyweight champion Ivan Calderon has offered to spar with Cotto to help hone his compatriot’s defense against the fast-fisted Pacquiao.
“I am also a fast southpaw just like Manny Pacquiao,” said Calderon, who has a rematch with Filipino challenger Rodel Mayol on September 12 in San Juan, Puerto. “We are just entertaining that as a possibility, nothing’s definite yet.”
Pacquiao and Cotto, who are scheduled to hold a press conference in San Juan, are expected to be at ringside during the September 12 fight, a logical sequel to the recent Calderon-Mayol title fight that ended in a technical draw due to an accidental headbutt.
Asked for his prediction on Pacquiao-Cotto, Calderon said: “It’s going to be a hard fight for both but I think Cotto will win. It will be Miguel Cotto. He still got the energy, he’s young, he has the spirit, and his boxing skills are better. Cotto has the heart of a true champion.”
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The Manila Times
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Pacquiao to lose by KO to Cotto, says ex-champ
Amidst the snowballing prediction of a Manny Pacquiao win over Miguel Cotto in their November 14 showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, there’s a single voice bold enough to go against the current tide.
Former world champion Paul Malignaggi is betting his money on a Cotto victory over Pacquiao three months before the blockbuster bout is held.
As early as last June when a meeting between Cotto and Pacquiao was still unthinkable, Malignaggi already picked the tough Puerto Rican to walk past the Filipino ring superstar considered today as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Now that the face-off has become a reality, the 28-year old American from Brooklyn, New York stands by his earlier choice.
“I still stand by what I said," Malignaggi said in an interview with BoxingScene a day before he takes on former three-time world champion Juan Diaz in a 12-round bout at the Toyota Center in Houston.
“I think Cotto would knock him (Pacquiao) out…..Wait until everyone gets their reality check on November 14."
Although facing a natural welterweight in Cotto for the first time, the 30-year old General Santos City native has been initially installed as a 2-1 favorite to win the bout, owing to his status as the most feared fighter in the world today and to the string of victories he had scored in the last few years that saw him annihilate the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Eric Morales, David Diaz and Juan Manuel Marquez.
But none of that would make Malignaggi change his mind and switch loyalty to Pacquiao.
For him, Cotto is just too strong for Pacquiao to topple.
“The guy hits like a beast," said the one-time International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior welterweight king.
Malignaggi is an authority when it comes to Cotto.
Both undefeated back then, the two clashed for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight belt in 2006 at the famed Madison Square Garden, with Malignaggi suffering a 12-round decision loss to Cotto, who sent the New York native to the canvass in the second round.
At the end of the fight, Malignaggi had a broken right cheek bone, a bleeding nose and a cut around the left eye caused by a headbutt.
He admitted that the 28-year old Cotto is so far, the best fighter he ever faced in his career.
Malignaggi saw Cotto at his best again as he was at ringside when the Puerto Rican eked out a split decision win against Ghana’s Joshua Clottey to retain his WBO welterweight belt two months ago at the Garden.
“I’ve said it that Clottey would be a tougher fight for Cotto than Pacquiao," he pointed out.
“I think if they even put Pacquiao in the ring with Clottey, Clottey would knock him out also." – GMANews.TV
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GMA News TV
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As early as last June when a meeting between Cotto and Pacquiao was still unthinkable, Malignaggi already picked the tough Puerto Rican to walk past the Filipino ring superstar considered today as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Now that the face-off has become a reality, the 28-year old American from Brooklyn, New York stands by his earlier choice.
“I still stand by what I said," Malignaggi said in an interview with BoxingScene a day before he takes on former three-time world champion Juan Diaz in a 12-round bout at the Toyota Center in Houston.
“I think Cotto would knock him (Pacquiao) out…..Wait until everyone gets their reality check on November 14."
Although facing a natural welterweight in Cotto for the first time, the 30-year old General Santos City native has been initially installed as a 2-1 favorite to win the bout, owing to his status as the most feared fighter in the world today and to the string of victories he had scored in the last few years that saw him annihilate the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Eric Morales, David Diaz and Juan Manuel Marquez.
But none of that would make Malignaggi change his mind and switch loyalty to Pacquiao.
For him, Cotto is just too strong for Pacquiao to topple.
“The guy hits like a beast," said the one-time International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior welterweight king.
Malignaggi is an authority when it comes to Cotto.
Both undefeated back then, the two clashed for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight belt in 2006 at the famed Madison Square Garden, with Malignaggi suffering a 12-round decision loss to Cotto, who sent the New York native to the canvass in the second round.
At the end of the fight, Malignaggi had a broken right cheek bone, a bleeding nose and a cut around the left eye caused by a headbutt.
He admitted that the 28-year old Cotto is so far, the best fighter he ever faced in his career.
Malignaggi saw Cotto at his best again as he was at ringside when the Puerto Rican eked out a split decision win against Ghana’s Joshua Clottey to retain his WBO welterweight belt two months ago at the Garden.
“I’ve said it that Clottey would be a tougher fight for Cotto than Pacquiao," he pointed out.
“I think if they even put Pacquiao in the ring with Clottey, Clottey would knock him out also." – GMANews.TV
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GMA News TV
Saturday, August 15, 2009
It's official: Pacquiao-Cotto set for Nov. 15
MANILA, Philippines -- The contract for the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto showdown has been -- as the age-old cliché goes -- signed, sealed and delivered.
This was confirmed by Pacquiao's lawyer Jeng Gacal, who also said Cotto will be putting his WBO welterweight title on the line when the Puerto Rican star collides with the Filipino ring icon on Nov. 14 (Nov. 15 in Manila) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With Pacquiao-Cotto officially a title bout, the current pound-for-pound king now has a rare chance to become the first boxer in history to win seven world titles in as many divisions.
Pacquiao had previously wrested the WBC flyweight, IBF super bantamweight, Ring Magazine featherweight, WBC junior lightweight, WBC lightweight and IBO junior welterweight crowns.
In a TV interview today, Gacal said Pacquiao and Cotto will slug it out at a catch weight of 145 lbs. Cotto had earlier insisted on meeting the General Santos City-based southpaw at the welterweight limit of 147 lbs.
Regarding the splitting of the fight revenue, Gacal said Pacquiao, as expected, will get the lion’s share at 65-35. He, however, did not specify how much the guaranteed purse is for each combatant.
The Pacquiao lawyer added that the fight will be aired over GMA Network, the same broadcast firm that aired Pacquiao’s previous outings against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton.
"This will be a great fight. Although Cotto is the much bigger and stronger fighter, Manny is faster and also has power," he said.
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PhilStar
This was confirmed by Pacquiao's lawyer Jeng Gacal, who also said Cotto will be putting his WBO welterweight title on the line when the Puerto Rican star collides with the Filipino ring icon on Nov. 14 (Nov. 15 in Manila) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With Pacquiao-Cotto officially a title bout, the current pound-for-pound king now has a rare chance to become the first boxer in history to win seven world titles in as many divisions.
Pacquiao had previously wrested the WBC flyweight, IBF super bantamweight, Ring Magazine featherweight, WBC junior lightweight, WBC lightweight and IBO junior welterweight crowns.
In a TV interview today, Gacal said Pacquiao and Cotto will slug it out at a catch weight of 145 lbs. Cotto had earlier insisted on meeting the General Santos City-based southpaw at the welterweight limit of 147 lbs.
Regarding the splitting of the fight revenue, Gacal said Pacquiao, as expected, will get the lion’s share at 65-35. He, however, did not specify how much the guaranteed purse is for each combatant.
The Pacquiao lawyer added that the fight will be aired over GMA Network, the same broadcast firm that aired Pacquiao’s previous outings against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton.
"This will be a great fight. Although Cotto is the much bigger and stronger fighter, Manny is faster and also has power," he said.
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PhilStar
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Hopkins says Pacquiao will 'bust up' Cotto
A Manny Pacquiao hater before, now a certified "Pacman" lover.
Former undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins has come out in the open and declared the Filipino boxing superstar will beat Miguel Cotto in their highly-anticipated Nov. 14 showdown in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 44-year-old boxer from Philadelphia and a known associated of the great Oscar De La Hoya in his Golden Boy Promotions made his prediction of a Pacquiao victory during an interview on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights.
“I just like Pacquiao because Pacquiao’s proven fight after fight after fight that he can answer the call. He is the legitimate pound-for-pound fighter right now until something else happens," Hopkins said, as quoted by FightHype.com.
The fighter known as “The Executioner’" previously went against Pacquiao when the Filipino icon took on De La Hoya in 2008, saying there’s no way the “Pacman" was going to beat “Golden Boy."
But Pacquiao scored a sensational eight-round technical knockout, apparently turning Hopkins into a believer. So much so that when the pride of General Santos City penciled a showdown with Englishman Ricky Hatton, Hopkins was already on his side – and rightly so as Pacquiao destroyed Hatton inside two rounds.
Now Hopkins sees the same thing happening to the 28-year-old Cotto, a Puerto Rican who is the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) super-welterweight champion.
“Basically, I see Cotto busted up. I don’t think his face is gonna hold up through 12 rounds of the fight," said Hopkins.
Cotto’s stunning loss to Mexican Antonio Margarito last year and his unimpressive split decision win over Joshua Clottey of Ghana recently doesn’t augur well in his 145-pound slugfest with Pacquiao, Hopkins pointed out.
“Cotto’s game. He’s a game fighter. We all know he comes with that Puerto Rican pride. He’s coming in to try and win the fight, but I just think the Margarito fight, where he suffered punishment from round one to the end, and also the last fight he just fought, he showed grit and he showed guts and he pulled it out, and he had a nasty cut.
“Too many things working against him, not for him, and he’s fighting a guy who’s going to take advantage of all those opportunities," said Hopkins.
In contrast, everything appears going in favor of the "Pacman."
“Pacquiao is a sharp shooter. He punches in angles. He’s got Freddie Roach, who’s going to give him all of the teachings and the smarts to be able to basically give Pacquiao the edge," Hopkins said. - GMANews.TV
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Former undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins has come out in the open and declared the Filipino boxing superstar will beat Miguel Cotto in their highly-anticipated Nov. 14 showdown in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 44-year-old boxer from Philadelphia and a known associated of the great Oscar De La Hoya in his Golden Boy Promotions made his prediction of a Pacquiao victory during an interview on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights.
“I just like Pacquiao because Pacquiao’s proven fight after fight after fight that he can answer the call. He is the legitimate pound-for-pound fighter right now until something else happens," Hopkins said, as quoted by FightHype.com.
The fighter known as “The Executioner’" previously went against Pacquiao when the Filipino icon took on De La Hoya in 2008, saying there’s no way the “Pacman" was going to beat “Golden Boy."
But Pacquiao scored a sensational eight-round technical knockout, apparently turning Hopkins into a believer. So much so that when the pride of General Santos City penciled a showdown with Englishman Ricky Hatton, Hopkins was already on his side – and rightly so as Pacquiao destroyed Hatton inside two rounds.
Now Hopkins sees the same thing happening to the 28-year-old Cotto, a Puerto Rican who is the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) super-welterweight champion.
“Basically, I see Cotto busted up. I don’t think his face is gonna hold up through 12 rounds of the fight," said Hopkins.
Cotto’s stunning loss to Mexican Antonio Margarito last year and his unimpressive split decision win over Joshua Clottey of Ghana recently doesn’t augur well in his 145-pound slugfest with Pacquiao, Hopkins pointed out.
“Cotto’s game. He’s a game fighter. We all know he comes with that Puerto Rican pride. He’s coming in to try and win the fight, but I just think the Margarito fight, where he suffered punishment from round one to the end, and also the last fight he just fought, he showed grit and he showed guts and he pulled it out, and he had a nasty cut.
“Too many things working against him, not for him, and he’s fighting a guy who’s going to take advantage of all those opportunities," said Hopkins.
In contrast, everything appears going in favor of the "Pacman."
“Pacquiao is a sharp shooter. He punches in angles. He’s got Freddie Roach, who’s going to give him all of the teachings and the smarts to be able to basically give Pacquiao the edge," Hopkins said. - GMANews.TV
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Cotto crown at stake in tiff vs Pacquiao
By Roy Luarca
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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THE WORLD Boxing Organization welterweight belt will be on the line when Manny Pacquiao tangles with titlist Miguel Angel Cotto on November 14 in Las Vegas.
WBO president Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel made this assurance to Michael Marley of Examiner.com Friday afternoon to assuage fears of Pacquiao fans that Cotto’s crown won’t be staked because the fight, slated at the MGM Grand, is set at a catch weight of 145 pounds and not at the regular limit of 147 pounds.
Valcarcel said he appreciated Pacquiao’s quest for a seventh weight division world title, adding that it would “be ridiculous not to dangle the WBO title” considering that a highly respected champion (Cotto) is fighting the No. 1 contender (Pacquiao).
Officially, Pacquiao has reigned as World Boxing Council super featherweight, flyweight and lightweight champion and International Boxing Federation super bantamweight titlist.
Pacquiao, the pound-for-pound king, currently holds the International Boxing Organization light welterweight crown, snatching it from British icon Ricky Hatton, whom he demolished in two rounds on May 2.
In addition, Pacquiao, who’ll be fighting at over 140 lbs for only the second time in his sterling career, has been recognized as the Ring Magazine’s featherweight, super featherweight and light welterweight champion.
In his initial foray as a welterweight, Pacquiao sent future Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya with an eight-round stoppage last December also at the MGM Grand.
This early, bettors have installed Pacquiao a -215 favorite and Cotto, who’s going below 147 pounds for the first time in nearly three years, a +175 underdog.
This means that a $215 bet on Pacquiao would just net $100 while a $100 wager on Cotto would generate $175.
Both Pacquiao and Cotto, who hails from Puerto Rico, are being promoted by Top Rank’s Bob Arum, assuring the 77-year-old lawyer of a windfall in gate receipts and pay per view buys of the 12-round bout dubbed “Fire Power.”
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THE WORLD Boxing Organization welterweight belt will be on the line when Manny Pacquiao tangles with titlist Miguel Angel Cotto on November 14 in Las Vegas.
WBO president Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel made this assurance to Michael Marley of Examiner.com Friday afternoon to assuage fears of Pacquiao fans that Cotto’s crown won’t be staked because the fight, slated at the MGM Grand, is set at a catch weight of 145 pounds and not at the regular limit of 147 pounds.
Valcarcel said he appreciated Pacquiao’s quest for a seventh weight division world title, adding that it would “be ridiculous not to dangle the WBO title” considering that a highly respected champion (Cotto) is fighting the No. 1 contender (Pacquiao).
Officially, Pacquiao has reigned as World Boxing Council super featherweight, flyweight and lightweight champion and International Boxing Federation super bantamweight titlist.
Pacquiao, the pound-for-pound king, currently holds the International Boxing Organization light welterweight crown, snatching it from British icon Ricky Hatton, whom he demolished in two rounds on May 2.
In addition, Pacquiao, who’ll be fighting at over 140 lbs for only the second time in his sterling career, has been recognized as the Ring Magazine’s featherweight, super featherweight and light welterweight champion.
In his initial foray as a welterweight, Pacquiao sent future Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya with an eight-round stoppage last December also at the MGM Grand.
This early, bettors have installed Pacquiao a -215 favorite and Cotto, who’s going below 147 pounds for the first time in nearly three years, a +175 underdog.
This means that a $215 bet on Pacquiao would just net $100 while a $100 wager on Cotto would generate $175.
Both Pacquiao and Cotto, who hails from Puerto Rico, are being promoted by Top Rank’s Bob Arum, assuring the 77-year-old lawyer of a windfall in gate receipts and pay per view buys of the 12-round bout dubbed “Fire Power.”
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Pacquiao wants Cotto fined for excess pounds
By NICK GIONGCO
Manila Bulletin
July 25, 2009, 7:49pm
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Manny Pacquiao wants Miguel Cotto be slapped a penalty of $1 million per pound in the event the Puerto Rican fails to make the agreed catch weight of 145 lbs for their Nov. 14 fight in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal told the Bulletin that the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight (141-to147 lbs) champion might sacrifice shelling out an exorbitant amount as long as he doesn’t starve himself to make the catch weight.
“This is precisely the reason why we have to demand a big amount,” said Gacal Saturday.
The Puerto Rican press has reported that Cotto could get as much as $10 million — the biggest of his storied career — against Pacquiao.
Reports have it that Cotto’s purse alone is $6.5 million and that the amount is expected to rise once the accounting is over with the computation of the pay-per-view and ticket sales.
Pacquiao, in contrast, is guaranteed $12 million and stands to pocket more considering that he has a 65-35 revenue split advantage over Cotto.
Demanding a stiff penalty is not new to Pacquiao as the pound-for-pound king did the same thing — albeit in a smaller amount--when he squared off with Erik Morales for the third time in Nov. 2006.
Morales succeeded in making the 130 lbs but he was so dried out and weakened by doing so that Pacquiao blew him away in less than three rounds
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Manny Pacquiao wants Miguel Cotto be slapped a penalty of $1 million per pound in the event the Puerto Rican fails to make the agreed catch weight of 145 lbs for their Nov. 14 fight in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal told the Bulletin that the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight (141-to147 lbs) champion might sacrifice shelling out an exorbitant amount as long as he doesn’t starve himself to make the catch weight.
“This is precisely the reason why we have to demand a big amount,” said Gacal Saturday.
The Puerto Rican press has reported that Cotto could get as much as $10 million — the biggest of his storied career — against Pacquiao.
Reports have it that Cotto’s purse alone is $6.5 million and that the amount is expected to rise once the accounting is over with the computation of the pay-per-view and ticket sales.
Pacquiao, in contrast, is guaranteed $12 million and stands to pocket more considering that he has a 65-35 revenue split advantage over Cotto.
Demanding a stiff penalty is not new to Pacquiao as the pound-for-pound king did the same thing — albeit in a smaller amount--when he squared off with Erik Morales for the third time in Nov. 2006.
Morales succeeded in making the 130 lbs but he was so dried out and weakened by doing so that Pacquiao blew him away in less than three rounds
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WBO: Cotto can be forced to stake his belt
EVEN IF MIGUEL COTTO DOESN’T want to, he’d likely be forced to stake his World Boxing Organization welterweight belt against Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
This was the opinion of WBO president Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel, who’s batting for the megabuck bout to be a title fight.
In a talk with Dr. Allan Recto of Philboxing on Tuesday, Valcarcel noted that the first thing Pacquiao needs to do is write the WBO a letter requesting that he and Cotto fight for the title and then tell chief promoter Bob Arum to inform the WBO about it.
Together, they can pressure Cotto to stake his title even if the fight is going to be at a catch weight of 145 lb.
Valcarcel also said in a separate interview with Jose Manuel Martino of Boxeo Mundial that Cotto still would have to pay the WBO $150,000 whether or not he risks the title or not.
Valcarcel said the catch weight poses no problem to a possible title bout. Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins also disputed the middleweight (160 lb) belt at a catch weight of 158 lb on Sept. 14, 2004.
Though Pacquiao is willing to fight Cotto even if the title is not at stake, fight fans are pushing for a title bout because if the Filipino icon wins he’d become the only boxer to win titles in seven different weight classes, including the Ring featherweight belt.
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This was the opinion of WBO president Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel, who’s batting for the megabuck bout to be a title fight.
In a talk with Dr. Allan Recto of Philboxing on Tuesday, Valcarcel noted that the first thing Pacquiao needs to do is write the WBO a letter requesting that he and Cotto fight for the title and then tell chief promoter Bob Arum to inform the WBO about it.
Together, they can pressure Cotto to stake his title even if the fight is going to be at a catch weight of 145 lb.
Valcarcel also said in a separate interview with Jose Manuel Martino of Boxeo Mundial that Cotto still would have to pay the WBO $150,000 whether or not he risks the title or not.
Valcarcel said the catch weight poses no problem to a possible title bout. Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins also disputed the middleweight (160 lb) belt at a catch weight of 158 lb on Sept. 14, 2004.
Though Pacquiao is willing to fight Cotto even if the title is not at stake, fight fans are pushing for a title bout because if the Filipino icon wins he’d become the only boxer to win titles in seven different weight classes, including the Ring featherweight belt.
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Pacquiao’s camp blames Arum for ‘no-title’ fiasco
By NICK GIONGCO
Manila Bulletin
July 31, 2009, 7:11pm
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The insistence of Miguel Cotto not to put his world title at stake when he fights Manny Pacquiao is being blamed on Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum.
Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal said on Friday that Arum's hasty decision to come out with an announcement about the Pacquiao-Cotto fight scheduled Nov. 14 in Las Vegas early last week could be one of the reasons behind the insistence of Cotto to stand firm on his decision not to stake the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight crown.
"I don't know why Bob made the announcement when in fact we haven't seen the (official) contract," said Gacal when asked about the other pertinent details of the contract.
Arum has both Pacquiao and Cotto under the promotional banner of Top Rank.
Cotto's decision not to risk the WBO 147-lb crown stems from the fact that the fight is going to be at a catch weight of 145 lbs and that during the negotiations, Team Pacquiao did not bother to raise the issue.
Cotto said he will only risk the WBO title if Pacquiao agrees to face him at 147 lbs.
"(My decision is) final and firm," Cotto told El Nuevo Dia in a story that appeared on the paper's July 31 issue. "The belt is not going to be on the line in the fight."
Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach, already panicky about the prospects of bringing Pacquiao somewhere else other than the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, was bothered when told about the development.
"The WBO should make it a title fight. We don’t need the fight if the title is not on the line," Roach told The Bulletin. "I want Manny to do this for a reason. I want Manny to win seven world titles. Titles are overrated but I would like to see Manny do this."
There's been no seven-division world champion in boxing and Roach is dead-sure Pacquiao will become the very first when he faces Cotto.
Pacquiao has won legitimate world titles at flyweight (112 lbs), super-bantam (122), super-feather (130) and lightweight (135), but was widely recognized as well when he beat Marco Antonio Barrera for the Ring magazine featherweight (126) crown and Ricky Hatton last May even if the Englishman, considered as the best in the division, held the fringe International Boxing Organization junior-welter (140) diadem.
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July 31, 2009, 7:11pm
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The insistence of Miguel Cotto not to put his world title at stake when he fights Manny Pacquiao is being blamed on Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum.
Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal said on Friday that Arum's hasty decision to come out with an announcement about the Pacquiao-Cotto fight scheduled Nov. 14 in Las Vegas early last week could be one of the reasons behind the insistence of Cotto to stand firm on his decision not to stake the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight crown.
"I don't know why Bob made the announcement when in fact we haven't seen the (official) contract," said Gacal when asked about the other pertinent details of the contract.
Arum has both Pacquiao and Cotto under the promotional banner of Top Rank.
Cotto's decision not to risk the WBO 147-lb crown stems from the fact that the fight is going to be at a catch weight of 145 lbs and that during the negotiations, Team Pacquiao did not bother to raise the issue.
Cotto said he will only risk the WBO title if Pacquiao agrees to face him at 147 lbs.
"(My decision is) final and firm," Cotto told El Nuevo Dia in a story that appeared on the paper's July 31 issue. "The belt is not going to be on the line in the fight."
Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach, already panicky about the prospects of bringing Pacquiao somewhere else other than the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, was bothered when told about the development.
"The WBO should make it a title fight. We don’t need the fight if the title is not on the line," Roach told The Bulletin. "I want Manny to do this for a reason. I want Manny to win seven world titles. Titles are overrated but I would like to see Manny do this."
There's been no seven-division world champion in boxing and Roach is dead-sure Pacquiao will become the very first when he faces Cotto.
Pacquiao has won legitimate world titles at flyweight (112 lbs), super-bantam (122), super-feather (130) and lightweight (135), but was widely recognized as well when he beat Marco Antonio Barrera for the Ring magazine featherweight (126) crown and Ricky Hatton last May even if the Englishman, considered as the best in the division, held the fringe International Boxing Organization junior-welter (140) diadem.
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Cotto wants fight with Pacquiao at 147lbs
Miguel Cotto is willing to stake his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title against Manny Pacquiao.
With one major condition of course, that the fight has to be at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds.
“If Pacquiao wants a title for the fight, it will have to be at 147," Cotto declared from his hometown in Puerto Rico.
His offer is the latest plot twist in his scheduled November 14 showdown against the reigning pound-for-pound king and the six-division title holder Pacquiao.
The 12-round Pacquiao-Cotto match, which will be held in Las Vegas, is considered by many as the biggest bout in the final half of 2009.
Originally set at a catch weight of 145 pounds, Cotto was forced to set his own condition this time after Pacquiao insisted that the Puerto Rican’s WBO crown be put on the table.
Pacquiao’s suggestion was even backed by no less than WBO president Francisco Valcarcel, who was more than willing to sanction the match.
But Cotto, in an interview with Puerto Rican newspaper Primerahora, stressed the catch weight of 145 pounds doesn’t fall under any category in boxing. “The weight of 145 pounds is not a category."
He said since he won the title at 147 pounds, then Pacquiao should agree going up in weight if he wants the WBO title at stake.
Cotto acknowledged, however, that as the sanctioning boxing body, the WBO can strip him of his title if he refused to defend it.
“The WBO has the legal authority to dismiss me as champion. I have no problem with that," said the world champion, who is busy promoting his new line of clothing in Puerto Rico.
This developed as Cotto revealed he’s planning to go back to the gym next week and start to do some light work out. – GMANews.TV
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With one major condition of course, that the fight has to be at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds.
“If Pacquiao wants a title for the fight, it will have to be at 147," Cotto declared from his hometown in Puerto Rico.
His offer is the latest plot twist in his scheduled November 14 showdown against the reigning pound-for-pound king and the six-division title holder Pacquiao.
Originally set at a catch weight of 145 pounds, Cotto was forced to set his own condition this time after Pacquiao insisted that the Puerto Rican’s WBO crown be put on the table.
Pacquiao’s suggestion was even backed by no less than WBO president Francisco Valcarcel, who was more than willing to sanction the match.
But Cotto, in an interview with Puerto Rican newspaper Primerahora, stressed the catch weight of 145 pounds doesn’t fall under any category in boxing. “The weight of 145 pounds is not a category."
He said since he won the title at 147 pounds, then Pacquiao should agree going up in weight if he wants the WBO title at stake.
Cotto acknowledged, however, that as the sanctioning boxing body, the WBO can strip him of his title if he refused to defend it.
“The WBO has the legal authority to dismiss me as champion. I have no problem with that," said the world champion, who is busy promoting his new line of clothing in Puerto Rico.
This developed as Cotto revealed he’s planning to go back to the gym next week and start to do some light work out. – GMANews.TV
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Friday, August 7, 2009
Mayweather sees Pacquiao win over Cotto
MANILA, Philippines – Floyd Mayweather Jr. believes WBO welterweight champion Miguel is already a mentally washed-up fighter that he is leaning toward Manny Pacquiao to beat the Puerto Rican star.
In an interview with ESPN, Mayweather said that with the punishment Cotto endured in his fight against Mexican Antonio Margarito last year, the Puerto Rican's mental toughness has changed.
Margarito stopped Cotto in the 11th round of their grueling July 2008 bout to hand the latter his first loss in 32 outings.
"I think after the Margarito fight, mentally, Cotto is not the same," Mayweather told ESPN's Brian Kenny. "You can never say what can happen in the sport of boxing, but I think Pacquiao is a quick starter, and if I had to lean toward a fighter, I would say Pacquiao."
Mayweather, who is coming back from retirement for a fight with lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez in September, was once considered as a potential opponent for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao, however, is now eyeing a date with Cotto in November after seeing the latter struggle in his fight against Joshua Clottey last June 13. Cotto escaped with a split-decision victory and had his face busted up by Clottey’s powerful blows.
Mayweather, for his part, thinks Clottey should have come out as the victor on that night.
"I thought Cotto lost his last fight," Mayweather said. "It was close, but I thought he lost."
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By Dino Maragar
PhilStar.com
Updated July 17, 2009 11:32 AM
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In an interview with ESPN, Mayweather said that with the punishment Cotto endured in his fight against Mexican Antonio Margarito last year, the Puerto Rican's mental toughness has changed.
Margarito stopped Cotto in the 11th round of their grueling July 2008 bout to hand the latter his first loss in 32 outings.
"I think after the Margarito fight, mentally, Cotto is not the same," Mayweather told ESPN's Brian Kenny. "You can never say what can happen in the sport of boxing, but I think Pacquiao is a quick starter, and if I had to lean toward a fighter, I would say Pacquiao."
Mayweather, who is coming back from retirement for a fight with lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez in September, was once considered as a potential opponent for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao, however, is now eyeing a date with Cotto in November after seeing the latter struggle in his fight against Joshua Clottey last June 13. Cotto escaped with a split-decision victory and had his face busted up by Clottey’s powerful blows.
Mayweather, for his part, thinks Clottey should have come out as the victor on that night.
"I thought Cotto lost his last fight," Mayweather said. "It was close, but I thought he lost."
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By Dino Maragar
PhilStar.com
Updated July 17, 2009 11:32 AM
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Floyd picks Pacquiao over Cotto
MANILA -- Despite downplaying Manny Pacquiao’s skills, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. thinks the Filipino is capable of beating World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Miguel Cotto.
The former pound-for-pound king told ESPN’s Brian Kenny in a video interview that Pacquiao is a “quick starter” and could cause Cotto some trouble.
“I think Pacquiao is a quick starter, and if I had to lean toward a fighter, I would say Pacquiao," said Mayweather.
Mayweather, who is set to clash with Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19, said Cotto has lost his edge since losing to Mexican boxer Antonio Margarito.
"I think after the Margarito fight, mentally, Cotto is not the same," said Mayweather.
He cited the Puerto Rican’s performance against Joshua Clottey, where Cotto won by split decision.
Mayweather said that despite Cotto’s win, he thinks otherwise.
"It was close, but I thought he lost," he said.
Mayweather's statements echoed that of revered boxing trainer Ignacio “Nacho” Beristain.
"Cotto remained a little deteriorated after the fight that he had with Antonio Margarito, and to be up against Manny Pacquiao, with all due respect - since I respect and I admire Puerto Rican boxing, but I believe that Pacquiao should put him on the canvas in five or six rounds," Beristain said.
Meanwhile, the former champion said Top Rank chief Bob Arum is pushing the Pacquiao-Cotto fight for the money.
Both Pacquiao and Cotto are under Top Rank promotions.
"Bob Arum is making that fight because he wants to keep all the money in house," said Mayweather.
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By Dennis Gasgonia
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07/17/2009 11:18 PM
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The former pound-for-pound king told ESPN’s Brian Kenny in a video interview that Pacquiao is a “quick starter” and could cause Cotto some trouble.
“I think Pacquiao is a quick starter, and if I had to lean toward a fighter, I would say Pacquiao," said Mayweather.
Mayweather, who is set to clash with Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19, said Cotto has lost his edge since losing to Mexican boxer Antonio Margarito.
"I think after the Margarito fight, mentally, Cotto is not the same," said Mayweather.
He cited the Puerto Rican’s performance against Joshua Clottey, where Cotto won by split decision.
Mayweather said that despite Cotto’s win, he thinks otherwise.
"It was close, but I thought he lost," he said.
Mayweather's statements echoed that of revered boxing trainer Ignacio “Nacho” Beristain.
"Cotto remained a little deteriorated after the fight that he had with Antonio Margarito, and to be up against Manny Pacquiao, with all due respect - since I respect and I admire Puerto Rican boxing, but I believe that Pacquiao should put him on the canvas in five or six rounds," Beristain said.
Meanwhile, the former champion said Top Rank chief Bob Arum is pushing the Pacquiao-Cotto fight for the money.
Both Pacquiao and Cotto are under Top Rank promotions.
"Bob Arum is making that fight because he wants to keep all the money in house," said Mayweather.
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07/17/2009 11:18 PM
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Cotto-Pacquiao glove story: No pillows, just two mules kicking
It’s not hard to find pillows in the humungous MGM Grand Hotel-Casino.
But there won’t be any in the ring on Nov. 14 when Miguel Angel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao collide in a PPV TV main event which is aptly titled “Fire Power.”
One topic the two camps, which have fussed over everything else, are in harmony on is their mutual request to use eight ounce gloves, probably the Mexican made “puncher’s choice,” Reyes.
I spoke with Nevada boxing commission chieftain Keith Kizer and he said the glove story for the momentous November showdown is all good.
“Above 135 pounds and up to 147 pounds, it’s up to the fighters whether they use eight or 10 ounce gloves,” Kizer said. “If they both agree to go with the eights, we let them.
“If one fighter does not agree, then guys in those weights fight with the 10 ounce gloves.”
Kizer said Nevada had a test period of about 18 months and then studied whether it was safer for boxers in those weights to use the bigger or smaller gloves.
“We looked ast the data and it was inconclusive. So we decided to give the boxers more control, to have this option to agree on the eights. We decided to give the fighters the voice on this.”
Above the welterweight limit of 147 pounds, the 10 ounce gloves must be used. Even that created a problem for hulking heavyweights Big George Foreman and Lennox Lewis, Kizer said.
“George and Lennox had problems fitting their hands in them but they did it,” Kizer said.
Kizer said that Nevada permits the promoter to supply “any recognized brand of gloves. We won’t accept something someone made in their garage.
“The four brands we usually get are Reyes, Everlast, Grant and the Winning gloves from Japan. Erik Morales, who had hand problems, liked the Winning glove because of his hand issues.”
Reyes remains the first choice of most Mexican boxers, Kizer said.
“As a group, the Hispanic boxers seem to prefer Reyes which is made in Mexico. Reyes has the reputation of being the best gloves for heavy hitters.”
Kizer said he found it interesting that an internal look at the four more popular brands showed slight differences.
“Every brand of glove is somewhat different,” Kizer said. “Some have horsehair, some have foam and some have a mixture of both inside the glove.”
In recent years both manufacturer Ringside and the historic Everlast brand have made what they refer to and market as “a Mexican style” glove. The obvious reference is to Reyes.
(As a sidelight, I heard stories through the years that there were two Reyes brothers who began their glovemaking company. Some years ago, a brand called Seyer popped up.
That’s Reyes spelled backwards and the tale I heard was the brothers named Cleto and Carlos had a dispute and went their separate ways. I think Seyer is no longer in business.)
Like Everlast, Reyes has stood the test of time.
So Cotto and Megamanny concur on their weapons of choice.
You talk about horsehair, I see explosive punching which could remind us of Mike Tyson’s vivid description of the punching power of Donovan “Razor” Ruddock.
Power puncher Tyson once said “Ruddock punches like a mule kicks.”
Two mules will be kicking come Nov. 14.
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NY Boxing Examiner
Michael Marley
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But there won’t be any in the ring on Nov. 14 when Miguel Angel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao collide in a PPV TV main event which is aptly titled “Fire Power.”
One topic the two camps, which have fussed over everything else, are in harmony on is their mutual request to use eight ounce gloves, probably the Mexican made “puncher’s choice,” Reyes.
I spoke with Nevada boxing commission chieftain Keith Kizer and he said the glove story for the momentous November showdown is all good.
“Above 135 pounds and up to 147 pounds, it’s up to the fighters whether they use eight or 10 ounce gloves,” Kizer said. “If they both agree to go with the eights, we let them.
“If one fighter does not agree, then guys in those weights fight with the 10 ounce gloves.”
Kizer said Nevada had a test period of about 18 months and then studied whether it was safer for boxers in those weights to use the bigger or smaller gloves.
“We looked ast the data and it was inconclusive. So we decided to give the boxers more control, to have this option to agree on the eights. We decided to give the fighters the voice on this.”
Above the welterweight limit of 147 pounds, the 10 ounce gloves must be used. Even that created a problem for hulking heavyweights Big George Foreman and Lennox Lewis, Kizer said.
“George and Lennox had problems fitting their hands in them but they did it,” Kizer said.
Kizer said that Nevada permits the promoter to supply “any recognized brand of gloves. We won’t accept something someone made in their garage.
“The four brands we usually get are Reyes, Everlast, Grant and the Winning gloves from Japan. Erik Morales, who had hand problems, liked the Winning glove because of his hand issues.”
Reyes remains the first choice of most Mexican boxers, Kizer said.
“As a group, the Hispanic boxers seem to prefer Reyes which is made in Mexico. Reyes has the reputation of being the best gloves for heavy hitters.”
Kizer said he found it interesting that an internal look at the four more popular brands showed slight differences.
“Every brand of glove is somewhat different,” Kizer said. “Some have horsehair, some have foam and some have a mixture of both inside the glove.”
In recent years both manufacturer Ringside and the historic Everlast brand have made what they refer to and market as “a Mexican style” glove. The obvious reference is to Reyes.
(As a sidelight, I heard stories through the years that there were two Reyes brothers who began their glovemaking company. Some years ago, a brand called Seyer popped up.
That’s Reyes spelled backwards and the tale I heard was the brothers named Cleto and Carlos had a dispute and went their separate ways. I think Seyer is no longer in business.)
Like Everlast, Reyes has stood the test of time.
So Cotto and Megamanny concur on their weapons of choice.
You talk about horsehair, I see explosive punching which could remind us of Mike Tyson’s vivid description of the punching power of Donovan “Razor” Ruddock.
Power puncher Tyson once said “Ruddock punches like a mule kicks.”
Two mules will be kicking come Nov. 14.
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August 6, 8:45 AM
NY Boxing Examiner
Michael Marley
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Distractions may trip up Mayweather and Pacquiao
Distractions, that’s what some wishful thinkers say will bring down Manny Pacquiao.
He’s making movies. He writes his Kumbinayson newspaper column. He is gearing up his political machinery for a run for elective office in Sarrangani.
He hobnobs with others who are rich and famous. For tax purposes, he may begin training in the Bahamas or Mexico. Those plans seem uncertain.
His Nov. 14 opponent, the formidable WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, is already in the gym and has begun the arduous work for their big PPV bout.
But I’m beginning to think (always a dangerous action for the WG) that it is archenemy Floyd Mayweather Jr. who is the real, bona fide distracted fighter on the eve his key comeback bout Sept. 19 against Pacman nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez.
Let me explain why, treehuggers, Pachuggers and those of you like the poor shut-in Floydfan#1 who simply need a warm hug.
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August 6, 8:45 AM
NY Boxing Examiner
Michael Marley
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He’s making movies. He writes his Kumbinayson newspaper column. He is gearing up his political machinery for a run for elective office in Sarrangani.
He hobnobs with others who are rich and famous. For tax purposes, he may begin training in the Bahamas or Mexico. Those plans seem uncertain.
His Nov. 14 opponent, the formidable WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, is already in the gym and has begun the arduous work for their big PPV bout.
But I’m beginning to think (always a dangerous action for the WG) that it is archenemy Floyd Mayweather Jr. who is the real, bona fide distracted fighter on the eve his key comeback bout Sept. 19 against Pacman nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez.
Let me explain why, treehuggers, Pachuggers and those of you like the poor shut-in Floydfan#1 who simply need a warm hug.
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August 6, 8:45 AM
NY Boxing Examiner
Michael Marley
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Pacquiao-Cotto Match Hangs on Catch weight and Purse Issues
The Pacquiao-Cotto boxing match has yet to be finalized with the catch weight and purse issues still hanging in the air. Cotto insists that he will not go below 145 while Pacquiao says he is fighting Cotto at 143.
The much talked about boxing match between Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico hangs on two issues- catch weight and fight purse.
Yesterday Cotto said he is sticking to his decision to fight the pound-for-pound king at 145, no more, no less.
Pacquiao, on the other hand wants it at 143, although his trainer, Freddie Roach appears to be agreeable to 144. But Cotto remain steadfast in his decision which was reached earlier in consultation with his nutritionist.
Boxing fans believe that the two popular boxers will eventually meet halfway at 144. This will not matter most with Pacquiao but it will be a big issue for Cotto and his nutritionist.
The Pacquiao-Cotto match will most likely take place in Las Vegas, Nevada possibly on November 14, 2009. The fight contract though has not been signed and sealed.
Miguel Cotto is fresh from his ‘not so impressive’ victory over Joshua Clottey of Ghana last month at the Madison Square Garden in New York, while Manny Pacquiao won over Ricky Hatton by KO last May 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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By Leo Reyes.
Digital Journal
Published Jul 12, 2009
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The much talked about boxing match between Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico hangs on two issues- catch weight and fight purse.
Yesterday Cotto said he is sticking to his decision to fight the pound-for-pound king at 145, no more, no less.
Pacquiao, on the other hand wants it at 143, although his trainer, Freddie Roach appears to be agreeable to 144. But Cotto remain steadfast in his decision which was reached earlier in consultation with his nutritionist.
Boxing fans believe that the two popular boxers will eventually meet halfway at 144. This will not matter most with Pacquiao but it will be a big issue for Cotto and his nutritionist.
The Pacquiao-Cotto match will most likely take place in Las Vegas, Nevada possibly on November 14, 2009. The fight contract though has not been signed and sealed.
Miguel Cotto is fresh from his ‘not so impressive’ victory over Joshua Clottey of Ghana last month at the Madison Square Garden in New York, while Manny Pacquiao won over Ricky Hatton by KO last May 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Digital Journal
Published Jul 12, 2009
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Pacquiao vs Cotto fight done deal
Even though contracts have yet to be signed, Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto have agreed in principle to face each other on Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
“A (disagreement over) a pound or two will not stop this fight,” Lee Samuels said yesterday as the ace Top Rank publicist was awaiting his flight to the Bay Area from Las Vegas to preside over Nonito Donaire’s public workout in the city of San Carlos, just a 15-minute drive from San Francisco.
Top Rank is confident in sealing the deal that the company’s head — Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum — remains on vacation in Europe and won’t be reporting back to work until next week.
Pacquiao said recently that he will insist that a catchweight of 143 lbs be imposed although Cotto has publicly declared that he cannot go lower than 145 lbs. The welterweight limit is 147 lbs.
“We’ll be able to tweak things out,” said Samuels. “This is the money fight for Pacquiao and Cotto and the things that we are having right now like (stalled) negotiations is just normal.”
Before leaving for Europe for his annual sojourn, Arum handed Pacquiao adviser Mike Koncz a proposal for the Nov. 14 fight although it would only be today that the pound-for-pound king will go over the documents.
“(Pacquiao lawyer) Jeng (Gacal) and myself will go over this tomorrow (Sunday),” said Koncz, who was on the Philippine Airlines flight that landed in Manila from Los Angeles last Friday.
Arum is so upbeat of forging a deal that he has informed Team Pacquiao about the promotional tour being lined up just before Pacquiao reports for training camp under Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood.
To maximize the earning potential of the bout on pay-per-view, Arum will bring the boxers on a press tour of key US cities like New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, Cotto’s territory of San Juan in Puerto Rico and even Mexico City.
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By NICK GIONGCO
Manila Bulletin
July 11, 2009, 9:06pm
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“A (disagreement over) a pound or two will not stop this fight,” Lee Samuels said yesterday as the ace Top Rank publicist was awaiting his flight to the Bay Area from Las Vegas to preside over Nonito Donaire’s public workout in the city of San Carlos, just a 15-minute drive from San Francisco.
Top Rank is confident in sealing the deal that the company’s head — Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum — remains on vacation in Europe and won’t be reporting back to work until next week.
Pacquiao said recently that he will insist that a catchweight of 143 lbs be imposed although Cotto has publicly declared that he cannot go lower than 145 lbs. The welterweight limit is 147 lbs.
“We’ll be able to tweak things out,” said Samuels. “This is the money fight for Pacquiao and Cotto and the things that we are having right now like (stalled) negotiations is just normal.”
Before leaving for Europe for his annual sojourn, Arum handed Pacquiao adviser Mike Koncz a proposal for the Nov. 14 fight although it would only be today that the pound-for-pound king will go over the documents.
“(Pacquiao lawyer) Jeng (Gacal) and myself will go over this tomorrow (Sunday),” said Koncz, who was on the Philippine Airlines flight that landed in Manila from Los Angeles last Friday.
Arum is so upbeat of forging a deal that he has informed Team Pacquiao about the promotional tour being lined up just before Pacquiao reports for training camp under Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood.
To maximize the earning potential of the bout on pay-per-view, Arum will bring the boxers on a press tour of key US cities like New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, Cotto’s territory of San Juan in Puerto Rico and even Mexico City.
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By NICK GIONGCO
Manila Bulletin
July 11, 2009, 9:06pm
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