Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Paquaio Mayweather fights update

Vegas fighting to keep Mayweather-Pacquiao
As boxing promoters Bob Arum and Richard Schaefer have begun the process of hammering out a deal for a 2010 showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, officials in Las Vegas are scrambling to keep the fight on the Strip.MORE

Monday, November 16, 2009

Floyd Mayweather react in pacman victory!!

Floyd mayweather say about paquiao victory and style...
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Sunday, November 15, 2009

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Miguel Cotto’s face into raw hamburger

By Dan Wetzel, Yahoo! Sports Nov 15, 3:33 am EST

LAS VEGAS – Just minutes after Manny Pacquiao had violently turned Miguel Cotto’s face into raw hamburger, the chant rose up from the stands of the MGM Grand Garden Arena:

“We want Floyd.” More

Monday, November 9, 2009

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Countdown of Paquiao Cotto Fight


Tale of the Tape
WBO Welterweight Championship match of Manny Pacquaio vs Miguel Cotto will happen on November 14, 2009 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The official Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto Live Streaming will be by HBO and locally on November 15, 2009 in Manila will be by GMA7, standy for more live streaming links as it reaches the event date followed by the Pacquiao vs Cotto Fight Result.

Manny Pacquiao, Filipino Superman
Martin Rogers

By Martin Rogers, Yahoo! Sports 4 hours, 5 minutes ago
As Manny Pacquiao squeezed into a bright red padded spandex leotard, complete with a yellow belt and matching goggles, the symbolism was as fitting as the outfit was ridiculous.

Who knows whether Pacquiao fully appreciated the comical nature of the scene, played out on a movie set a few months ago, yet one of the perks of being boxing’s premier superstar is that no one’s going to poke too much fun at you. MORE

Friday, November 6, 2009

Miguel Cotto

MIGUEL COTTO: "HE BETTER BE FOCUSED ON WHAT HE'S UP AGAINST"
By Ben Thompson | November 05, 2009

"If he thinks he's going to reach his 7th title in 7 different divisions, he picked the wrong moment, the wrong fighter and the wrong opponent...I know what I can do to him and he better be focused on what he's up against in Miguel Cotto," stated WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto as he shared his thoughts on Pacquiao's attempt to become the first fighter to win 7 title in 7 different division. Cotto held a conference call earlier today to discuss his higly anticipated clash with Manny Pacquiao on November 14th. Check out what else he had to say to the media in attendance.

Bob Arum on paquiao cotto showdown

BOB ARUM: "THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST COMPETITIVE FIGHTS OF THE YEAR"
By Ben Thompson | November 06, 2009

"That fight was that fight and this fight is this fight. I think this fight, for me, is a much more intriguing fight and a fight that is getting a lot more attention because it's a much more competitive fight than the Mayweather-Marquez fight. Most journalists didn't give Marquez, and rightly so, any chance against Mayweather and in this fight, the journalists are split in their views as who's going to win, who's not going to win, and even those flatly making a prediction say that they really don't know who's going to win this fight, So this is a much more competitive fight," stated promoter Bob Arum as he spoke about the November 14th clash between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto during a conference call held yesterday.
LARRY MERCHANT: "PACQUIAO IS A PHENOMENOM SO ANY TIME HE FIGHTS, IT'S BIG"
By Ray Cerda | November 06, 2009

"I think it's the biggest fight of the year. Pacquiao has achieved a status that transcends boxing. Within boxing, I think people started to recognize that he became a modern version of Henry Armstrong, who is one of the great icons of the boxing world. Pacquiao is a phenomenon so anytime he fights, it's big. I don't believe there has been anything this year that has been this anticipated," stated HBO color commentator Larry Merchant as he shared his thoughts on the much anticipated showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto next Saturday Nov.14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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The Confidence Man
Miguel Cotto calm, cool, collective - and ready for Manny Pacquiao
Story and photo by Chris Cozzone

Never mind the Time magazine cover, or showing his sensitive side by belting out “Sometimes When We Touch” on TV, Manny Pacquiao, on the road to legendary pound-for-pound greatness, will hit a major road block on November 14.

10 question in paquiao cotto fight?

10 questions going into the Pacquiao-Cotto fight
Posted Oct. 30, 2009 at 11:51pm
By Michael Rosenthal
Buzz up!
1. Can Pacquiao take a punch from a prime 147-pounder?
Yes, Pacquiao fought Oscar De La Hoya at welterweight. However, many observers believe that De La Hoya was both depleted and in decline; he had next to nothing on the few punches he landed. Cotto is a relatively young (29), strong, full-fledged welterweight with a high knockout percentage (77 percent). He very likely will land some hard punches unless he’s taken out early. And how Pacquiao reacts could play a central role in the fight. Remember, Pacquiao fought at 130 pounds as recently as last year. The thought of Pacquiao going down seems to be unthinkable in light of his recent success but it is possible.

2. Have Pacquaio’s recent victories been blown out of proportion?
Pacquiao has established himself as a superstar based largely on his last three fights, knockouts of David Diaz, Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton. However, we can find serious flaws in all three opponents: Diaz is solid but limited, De La Hoya was in decline and depleted and Hatton was probably a combination of Diaz and De La Hoya. In other words, it can be argued that Pacquiao beat three very vulnerable fighters. This is probably one reason many observers are picking Cotto to win. The only question mark hovering over him is the beating he took from Margarito. Other than that, he’s in his prime and coming off a solid victory over a tough opponent in Joshua Clottey. Bottom line: This fight will tell us much more about Pacquiao than the past three.

3. Is Cotto fully recovered from the beating he took from Antonio Margarito last year?
Some fighters never come back from a beat down like that, both physically and mentally. Cotto's situation is different from that of someone like Amir Khan, who was caught by a big punch and stopped quickly. The Puerto Rican was systematically broken down until he could no longer fight, undoubtedly leaving his body and confidence damaged. He seems to have bounced back reasonably well. He handled an overmatched opponent in Michael Jennings in his comeback fight and then outlasted Joshua Clottey in spite of a bad cut above his eye, a gutsy performance. Pacquiao is a step up from Clottey, though. It will be interesting to see how Cotto reacts when Pacquiao’s punches rain down him from all directions.

4. How will the 145-pound catch weight affect Cotto?
Cotto has pointed out that he weighed in at 146 pounds and had no trouble getting there before his split-decision victory over Clottey in June, in which he fought 12 hard rounds. He doesn’t expect one more pound to make or break him this time. He might be right; no one knows his body like he does. Then again, fighters often say that every pound they must lose – sometimes even fractions of pounds – take a toll on their energy level. And Cotto hasn’t weighed in for a fight below 146 since he was 138½ for Paulie Malignaggi in June of 2006, more than three years ago. We probably won’t know how the catch weight will affect Cotto until the late rounds – if the fight gets there.

5. Is Cotto’s new trainer, Joe Santiago, equipped to guide him in a fight of this magnitude?
Cotto said he selected young Joe Santiago to replace his longtime coach, his uncle Evangelista, before the Clottey fight because he believes in his ability, Santiago had been with the team for some time and they communicate well. However, the fact remains Santiago went directly from Cotto’s nutritionist to his trainer. And he’s going to go head to head with one of the top trainers in the world in Freddie Roach. Rarely do you see in a fight this big with such a disparity in the corners. This isn’t to suggest that Santiago won’t do a good job on fight night. His credentials can legitimately be questioned, though.

6. Will a variety of distractions have affected Pacquiao in any way?
Pacquiao and trainer Freddie Roach say that the distractions he experienced during his one-month training camp in the Phillipines – in-fighting on his team, typhoons and moving camp from Baguio to Manila, for example – didn’t have an impact on his preparation. He ran in the rain or swam in a pool, whatever it took to get in prime fighting shape. However, Roach admitted that conditions during the five days spent in Manila were not ideal, which prompted him to move the camp back to Los Angeles a day early. One wonders whether all this set him back at all and, if so, whether three weeks is enough time for him to be 100 percent ready.

7. Will Cotto be able to cope with Pacquaio’s speed?
Cotto proved against Shane Mosley and Zab Judah that he can handle a very quick opponent. Roach has said as much. Cotto is very clever and probably a lot quicker than we give him credit for, meaning he might also be able to deal with Pacquiao’s speed. That said, Pacquiao might be quicker than both Mosley and Judah when both hand and foot speed are considered. Pacquiao’s hand speed probably rivals that of Mayweather; De La Hoya couldn’t see his punches coming let alone react to them. And his foot speed might be even more impressive, particularly when it’s combined with improving skills. He has become adept at moving in and out of harm’s way before his opponent even has a chance to react. This could prove to be the difference in the fight.

8. Will the cut Cotto suffered against Clottey resurface?
Cotto was cut badly above his left eye by an accidental head butt against Clottey and he fought that way for eight-plus rounds. Santiago said on a conference call a few weeks ago that the cut had healed well and played no role in training camp. He credited two plastic surgeons on hand the night of the fight. However, we know that fighters who have been cut badly are more likely to be cut badly again, particularly as they get older. It’s not difficult to imagine Pacquiao peppering the eye with his right jab until it opens again. Let’s hope it doesn’t happen. And if it does, at least Cotto has proved that he’ll fight under those circumstances.

9. What if Pacquiao loses?
The landscape of boxing would change to a good degree if Cotto beats Pacquiao. Now, Pacquiao is the hottest thing going in the world. He’s a charismatic, exciting fighter who has destroyed his recent opponents and seems to be getting better with age. And he hasn’t lost since Erik Morales outpointed him in 2005. If he loses, he comes back to earth to join the rest of the mortals. The superfight everyone is talking about – Pacquiao-Mayweather – would go out the window and promoter Bob Arum would have to go back to the drawing board to determine how best to move forward. Of course, how he loses would affect the impact. If he’s blown out, that hurts. If he loses a close, entertaining fight, the damage wouldn’t be so bad. Perhaps a rematch would be bigger than the first fight.

10. What if Cotto wins?
Cotto would be a far bigger star than he ever was if he upsets Pacquiao, particularly among his Puerto Rican brethren. He might never be as big as Wilfredo Gomez and Felix Trinidad on the island but a victory over the top pound-for-pound fighter would undoubtedly make him an idol. And he would be in a tremendous position in terms of earning power and leverage. He could either fight Pacquiao again for the most money he’s ever made or take on Mayweather himself for a similar payday. Another option would be a rematch with Shane Mosley. Whichever direction he went, he’d make huge money in front of a huge audience. That’s what fighters dream of when they take up the sport.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Countdown of Paquiao Cotto Fight

TEAM COTTO SAW WEAKNESSES IN PACQUIAO'S REMATCH WITH MARQUEZ
By Ben Thompson | November 02, 2009

Face it, Pacquiao is an all-time great!
November 3rd, 2009 | by Oliver Suarez

For all of Pacquiao’s accomplishments and accolades, he still has not gotten all the credit that he deserves. Some question the validity of his recent wins over De La Hoya and Hatton. Others criticize him for not facing some of the best fighters in the lower weight classes. Some question his boxing skills. Others bash him for fighting opponents at a catchweight, bestowing him the title of “Catchweight King.” But are any of these truly valid criticisms? Just how great is Manny Pacquiao?

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