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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07/17/2009 11:18 PM
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Friday, August 7, 2009
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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August 6, 8:45 AM
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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By Leo Reyes.
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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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Floyd’s trainer: ‘Pacquiao has guts to face Cotto’
MANILA -- There’s nothing new in recognizing Manny Pacquiao’s ferocity in facing guys bigger than him.
Unless the recognition came from Roger Mayweather, the uncle-trainer of former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
In an interview with fight Fan.com’s Ace Freeman, Roger said it takes some serious guts for a small man like Pacquiao to face Miguel Cotto.
“Obviously if Pacquiao is taking the fight with Cotto, he thinks he can beat him. That should tell you right there… for a little guy, he’s got some balls,” said Roger.
Roger, who himself fought as a professional and was a former world champion in the late 80’s, also admitted that he may have underestimated Pacquiao in the past.
“Obviously he’s a much better fighter than I thought he was. Regardless of how he beat [Oscar] de la Hoya, he still beat de la Hoya. Regardless of how he beat Ricky Hatton, he beat Ricky Hatton. Obviously, he’s a better than I thought he was,” he said.
However, he thinks it will be a different story when Pacquiao meets Cotto, whom he described as the bigger guy and a very good puncher.
“I don’t think he’s going to beat Cotto. If he does beat Cotto, I’ll be amazed… I’ve got to see him beat Cotto… I’ve got to see it with my own eyes,” said Roger.
Pacman vs Floyd
Roger also said that he would also like to see how Pacquiao would fare against his nephew, Floyd.
“That would be the biggest fight in the world for Pacquiao. It would also be the biggest fight in the world for my nephew if they were to fight in the near future,” he said.
Roger, however, thinks it will only happen if Pacquiao beats Cotto.
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Unless the recognition came from Roger Mayweather, the uncle-trainer of former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
In an interview with fight Fan.com’s Ace Freeman, Roger said it takes some serious guts for a small man like Pacquiao to face Miguel Cotto.
“Obviously if Pacquiao is taking the fight with Cotto, he thinks he can beat him. That should tell you right there… for a little guy, he’s got some balls,” said Roger.
Roger, who himself fought as a professional and was a former world champion in the late 80’s, also admitted that he may have underestimated Pacquiao in the past.
“Obviously he’s a much better fighter than I thought he was. Regardless of how he beat [Oscar] de la Hoya, he still beat de la Hoya. Regardless of how he beat Ricky Hatton, he beat Ricky Hatton. Obviously, he’s a better than I thought he was,” he said.
However, he thinks it will be a different story when Pacquiao meets Cotto, whom he described as the bigger guy and a very good puncher.
“I don’t think he’s going to beat Cotto. If he does beat Cotto, I’ll be amazed… I’ve got to see him beat Cotto… I’ve got to see it with my own eyes,” said Roger.
Pacman vs Floyd
Roger also said that he would also like to see how Pacquiao would fare against his nephew, Floyd.
“That would be the biggest fight in the world for Pacquiao. It would also be the biggest fight in the world for my nephew if they were to fight in the near future,” he said.
Roger, however, thinks it will only happen if Pacquiao beats Cotto.
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abs-cbnNEWS.com | 07/28/2009 11:51 PM
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Pacquiao versus Cotto already creating buzz
July 26, 2009 11:56 PM | Posted by Chris Iorfida
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Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto will meet on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas, it was announced last week, a legitimate superfight that has divided opinion among boxing fans.
Yes, online polls are unscientific, but the degree to which Pacquiao seems to be a favourite is a bit of a surprise. Cotto's troubles in two of his last three fights have many believing that Pacquiao will be able to land without too much difficulty and, after some tough spots, eventually add a 38th KO win to his record.
But the fight will be contested at 145 pounds, and it's the first time Pacquiao will face a legitimately strong welterweight. The only time the Filipino has fought above 140, he faced an enervated Oscar De La Hoya.
Cotto never steamrolls his foes, but he can both box and slug and has beaten men a lot bigger than Pacquiao.
The fight also shows how one of the traditional criticisms that UFC supporters have directed at boxing — too many tuneups and not enough matchups of elite fighters — is largely a thing of the past in the sport (see also the 168-pound tournament, subject of last week's blog).
Check out Pacquiao's five most recent opponents:
* Cotto
* Ricky Hatton
* De La Hoya
* David Diaz
* Juan Manuel Marquez
Nary a tuneup to be found. Each of those fights involved a legitimate test, and arguably a bolder challenge than the previous bout. Sure, Diaz isn't in the same class as the other four, but that was Pacquiao's first fight at 135 pounds.
Hatton is no match for Marquez in talent, it's true, but that was a fight against a truly strong 140-pound junior welterweight. We all know how it ended, with Hatton's head still bouncing off the canvas in sports highlight reels.
Cotto's ledger in recent years is only slightly less impressive. The Puerto Rican took on easy touches Alfonso Gomez and Michael Jennings among his last six opponents, but the other four comprise some of the best the welterweight division has to offer: Joshua Clottey, Antonio Margarito, Shane Mosley and Zab Judah.
Cotto suffered a brutal stoppage loss to Margarito, but a taint has been cast on that result after the Mexican subsequently was found to possess illegal hand wraps prior to his loss to Mosley.
Cotto of course beat Mosley — now on the outside looking in on the superfight game — by close but uncontroversial decision.
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Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto will meet on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas, it was announced last week, a legitimate superfight that has divided opinion among boxing fans.
Yes, online polls are unscientific, but the degree to which Pacquiao seems to be a favourite is a bit of a surprise. Cotto's troubles in two of his last three fights have many believing that Pacquiao will be able to land without too much difficulty and, after some tough spots, eventually add a 38th KO win to his record.
But the fight will be contested at 145 pounds, and it's the first time Pacquiao will face a legitimately strong welterweight. The only time the Filipino has fought above 140, he faced an enervated Oscar De La Hoya.
Cotto never steamrolls his foes, but he can both box and slug and has beaten men a lot bigger than Pacquiao.
The fight also shows how one of the traditional criticisms that UFC supporters have directed at boxing — too many tuneups and not enough matchups of elite fighters — is largely a thing of the past in the sport (see also the 168-pound tournament, subject of last week's blog).
Check out Pacquiao's five most recent opponents:
* Cotto
* Ricky Hatton
* De La Hoya
* David Diaz
* Juan Manuel Marquez
Nary a tuneup to be found. Each of those fights involved a legitimate test, and arguably a bolder challenge than the previous bout. Sure, Diaz isn't in the same class as the other four, but that was Pacquiao's first fight at 135 pounds.
Hatton is no match for Marquez in talent, it's true, but that was a fight against a truly strong 140-pound junior welterweight. We all know how it ended, with Hatton's head still bouncing off the canvas in sports highlight reels.
Cotto's ledger in recent years is only slightly less impressive. The Puerto Rican took on easy touches Alfonso Gomez and Michael Jennings among his last six opponents, but the other four comprise some of the best the welterweight division has to offer: Joshua Clottey, Antonio Margarito, Shane Mosley and Zab Judah.
Cotto suffered a brutal stoppage loss to Margarito, but a taint has been cast on that result after the Mexican subsequently was found to possess illegal hand wraps prior to his loss to Mosley.
Cotto of course beat Mosley — now on the outside looking in on the superfight game — by close but uncontroversial decision.
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