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Miguel Cotto-Fredie Roach, a perfect combination
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
LAS VEGAS -- In the summer of 2013, Miguel Cotto was at a crossroads in his career. A three-division world titleholder and one of boxing's best and most popular fighters, he had lost two fights in a row. After years of tough battles, perhaps he was finished?
Cotto had given Floyd Mayweather a tou Read Full Story >>>Cotto-Canelo: Last Man Standing
By Jarrett Zook, Boxing.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Saturday night it will be the fighter who is fresher and nearer to his prime who will be the last man standing?
Cotto vs. Canelo will be a great fight.
I?m admittedly less sure about who the winner will be, but I?d be willing to bet that Canelo will emerge victorious by late round stoppage Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto less angry, more focused as he prepares to fight Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Tacked on the walls of Hollywood's Wild Card Boxing Club are photos of Miguel Cotto smiling.
That's a big change from his public persona. It takes time for Cotto, seen by many as difficult, surly and reclusive, to reveal a deep reservoir of drive, resilience and happiness.
Now, three victories Read Full Story >>> Cotto-Alvarez Is The Perfect Antidote For Boxing After Mayweather-Pacquiao
By Maurice Brosnan , Pundit Arena, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
The bite that came from the snake that was Mayweather v Pacquiao did almost irreversible damage to boxing. People may label it as ?one for the purists? but in reality it was embellished, lifeless chess, what boxing might look like if it was being performed via interruptive dance. The real killer, th Read Full Story >>> 5 Reasons Why Guillermo Rigondeaux is Ripe for Drian Francisco
By Carlos Cinco, Yibada, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
I've followed Drian "Gintong Kamao" Francisco (28-3-1, 22 KO's) for most of his career, beginning with his fights for "Boxing at the Bay" in Manila a few years ago, up to now, as he is on the brink of challenging Cuban sensation Guillermo Rigondeaux (15-0, 10 KO's).
During that time, I've gotten Read Full Story >>> Five keys for Miguel Cotto against Canelo Alvarez
By Bernardo Pilatti , ESPN.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KOs) makes the second defense of his lineal title when he faces Mexico's Canelo Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KOs) on Saturday.
The fight will take place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas (HBO PPV, 9 p.m. ET) where, once again, the rivalry between Puerto Rico and Mex Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya Hopes Cotto-Canelo Heals May-Pac Wounds
BoxingScene.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
THE sting from Mayweather-Pacquiao is still there, which makes anyone who spent the money to watch that overhyped snoozer think twice about wasting their cash on boxing again.
Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez aren?t to blame, but it does force them to have to work harder to sell their own fight.
Read Full Story >>> Exclusive: Erislandy Lara eyes Cotto-Canelo winner, WBC tourney, WBA ?super? status and 160 run
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Erislandy Lara is hoping to cram plenty into the New Year as the Cuban awaits the outcome of this weekend?s massive clash between Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas.
The 32 year-old is himself lined up to defend the WBA and IBO super welterweight belts currently in his possession agains Read Full Story >>> Doug Jones: The Man Who Nearly Beat Cassius Clay
By Mike Casey, Boxing.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
The determined and business-like Jones was very much his own man. He was never in awe of Cassius Clay, Muhammad Ali or anyone else?
Had it been playing on his mind for more than three years? As he emerged from a six-round exhibition match with Doug Jones on a Thursday night in Louisville in N Read Full Story >>> National pride on the line for Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez
By Scott Chiusano, New York Daily News, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
There are plenty of juicy storylines running through Saturday's big middleweight bout between Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez.
Youth pitted against experience is one - there's a striking 10-year age gap between the two boxers.
Then there's the relatively new dynamic between Cotto and his train Read Full Story >>> Salazar: Alvarez looks to add to his r?sum? by beating Cotto
By Francisco Salazar, Ventura Country Star, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Salvador Sanchez. Ricardo "Finito" Lopez. Julio Cesar Chavez.
All three were great Mexican fighters, winning dozens of world championships and proving their worth by being enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is one of the top fighters in boxing today. Coul Read Full Story >>> Boxing world champ: Jerusalem is my favorite city
By Ari Yashar, Arutz Sheva, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
In visit to Israel, Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao reveals he is learning Hebrew, and recites Priestly Blessing.
World boxing champion and politician Manny Pacquiao, affectionately known as "Pacman," is currently on his fourth visit to Israel with his wife Jinkee, and during the trip he ha Read Full Story >>> Can Drian Francisco upset the odds against Guillermo Rigondeaux?
By Mike Ochosa, Rappler, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino boxer Drian Francisco (28-3-1, 22 knockouts) will finally get the opportunity on the big stage he has long been dreaming of.
He will face the reigning and undefeated The Ring magazine junior featherweight lineal champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (15-0-0, 10 KOs) in a t Read Full Story >>> Martinez's Adviser Defends WBC: Cotto Still a Diva!
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
LAS VEGAS - Sampson Lewkowicz, adviser to retired former two-division world champion Sergio Martinez, has come out in defense of the World Boxing Council and their President Mauricio Sulaiman.
Earlier this week, the WBC derecognized Miguel Cotto as their middleweight champion.
Cotto and the s Read Full Story >>> Controversy surrounds Cotto-Canelo
By Karim Zidan, Sports on Earth, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Saturday night, HBO will showcase one of the most anticipated boxing fights of the year, as Miguel Cotto meets Sa?l "Canelo" Alvarez live on pay-per-view.
Apart from being one of the more exciting matches made this year, it is also extremely significant. The winner will likely set up a blockbuste Read Full Story >>> Boxing counting on Cotto and Canelo to deliver on Saturday
By Gayle Falkenthal, Community Digital News, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
SAN DIEGO, November 20, 2015 ? The training and the talking is over, and it?s fight time in Las Vegas.
Middleweights Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico and Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez held their last public news conference this week, the final event in a chain of media appearances, previews, public workouts, Read Full Story >>> Gennady Golovkin will be WBC middleweight champion if Miguel Cotto beats Canelo Alvarez
By Matt Christie , BoxingNews, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
BOXING NEWS: Some people may not be aware of the deep personal friendship that you and Miguel Cotto share. Tell us about that first of all.
Mauricio Sulaiman: Miguel Cotto has been a dear friend of the Sulaiman family and the WBC for many, many years. We are personal friends, we are like family. Read Full Story >>> Roach: Cotto Will Be 159/160 and Canelo Will Be 175
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Las Vegas - Trainer Freddie Roach believes Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is struggling to make the catch-weight limit of 155-pounds for Saturday's fight with Miguel Cotto at the Mandalay Bay.
Canelo started his training camp way in advance of the fight and there are rumors circulating that he's really sq Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao expected to select next opponent early next year
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Mannny Pacquiao has told his trainer he?ll settle on his next opponent by early next year when he returns to train in Hollywood.
Trainer Freddie Roach said Thursday that the former eight-division champion from the Philippines is considering three fighters for his return bout from May?s loss to Fl Read Full Story >>> Roach: May-Pac II, Too Much Money To Walk Away
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay - Freddie Roach, who trains eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao, believes there is too much money at stake for rematch not to happen with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
After five years of anticipation, the two fighters finally met in the ring on May 2nd and Mayweather won Read Full Story >>>
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