Miguel Cotto was in Puerto Rico today and had some time to talk about his loss.
“Im thankful for the support, and this loss is a just a slip
up for me,” Cotto told a crowd in Puerto Rico and press. He assured
the press and crowed he was in good spirits and healthy and that he
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Immediately after Manny beat Miguel Cotto, the fans started chanting “We want Floyd!”
And echoing the drum beat was Bob Arum, “If Floyd Mayweather wants to fight Manny Pacquiao he knows who to call,” he said.
Ross Greenberg, the head of HBO Sports said “Benjamin Franklin is the most important personality [in the negotiation]. His face, multiplied by 15 million brings people to the table. Each guy needs to look at the big picture and the big picture is a boat load of cash and a fight too important for the sport.” When asked if it was smaller than De La Hoya vs. Mayweather Greenberg said, shaking his head. “Bigger.” Read on for more...
Well it wasn’t just Manny Pacquiao
who won this weekend. We also have a
winner in the Fantasy League pick as well. As you recall, Liverpuncher.com decided to give out a prize for just this big
fight. Four people called it exactly in
round 12 for Pacquiao.
We put the four names in a hat and this
weekends winner is….
Puerto Rican great, Felix Tito Trinidad chimed in on his thoughts about Miguel Cotto retiring to the Puerto Rican press.
“Cotto only has 2 losses and I think that he still can make more fights. My advice for him is to make 3-4 fights then reitre, because economically he should be fine."
By Sal V After all the talk, 24/7 episodes, and hype, Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto lived up to it all and more. The destruction of Miguel Cotto in 12 round TKO proved much more than just a new champion at 147lbs, it was the way in which it occurred that was the most telling.
Many fans and experts alike had said this would be Manny Pacquiaos most dangerous fight, and it was, for about 2 ½ rounds. Cotto used his boxing skills beautifully in the first round, setting up the jab and countering with combinations. By the 3rd round Manny Pacquiao was getting through Cottos defense, hitting with combinations so fast there was nothing Cotto could do.
Manny Pacquiao had time to celebrate after his win over Miguel Cotto via 12th round TKO on saturday. He actually booked a concert where he will sing several songs for his fans. Also, hear what he had to say about Floyd Mayweather Jr.
