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Pacquiao's Star Shines Brightest in Vegas
By Lem Satterfield, Fanhouse, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS -- Wednesday's press conference at the MGM Grand for Miguel Cotto's WBO title defense against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night began as an evenly-matched promotion.
Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman, flanked by the fighters, handed each of them a key to the city.
But when the WBC represe Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao set to go where no fighter has been before
By Kieran Mulvaney, Reuters, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao, widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, is poised to go where no boxer has gone before when he challenges Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title on Saturday.
Victory at the MGM Grand Garden Arena would give the 'Pacman' from Gen Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto may be start of carousel of boxing's big names clashing
By Ron Lewis, Times Online, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
It is the contest every fan wants to see — Floyd Mayweather Jr versus Manny Pacquiao, the world’s two best boxers battling for the title of pound-for-pound No 1. But b Read Full Story >>> Let's get ready to ... sing with Manny Pacquiao?
By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Regardless of what happens in the ring Saturday, where six-time world champion Manny Pacquiao meets welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, the Filipino's post-fight plans are set.
Pacquiao is getting $100,000 to perform with his band, MB, at Mandalay Bay Beach following the bout. Doors will open at Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao – Cotto: PREDICTION
By Carlos Cinco, Official Scorecard, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
With three episodes of Pacquiao – Cotto 24/7 down and only one to go, I think we’ve seen everything that needs to be seen already. There should be no more surprises left until the night of the fight itself. The premise is clear. It will be multidivisional champion Manny Pacquiao, the Read Full Story >>> The story in pictures: Final Pacquiao-Cotto press conference report and gallery
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Moments ago inside the MGM Grand Casino the final press conference for this Saturday’s Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto showdown transpired.
The conference got rolling when promoter Bob Arum took the stage. Arum was quick to announce that Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman was in the building and bro Read Full Story >>> (Comparison Pics) Miguel Cotto Looks Dehydrated, Should Pacquiao Let Cotto Weigh-In At 147?
By Lou Block, NowBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
After watching the arrival of both Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, I noticed that Cotto’s eyes were sunken, he looked surprised and wide eyed like he saw a ghost, that look is the look of a man who hasn’t eaten in days with no fluids in him. The same look was on previous Pacman victims Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao vs. Sugar Ray: Who wins?
By Robert Rubino, pressdemocrat.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
You might ask: Which Sugar Ray? Well, since there were two truly elite fighters with the Sugar Ray moniker, let’s speculate on both — one at a time.
First, Sugar Ray Robinson. As a welterweight, Robinson was virtually unbeatable, with a perfect balance of power punching and ring gener Read Full Story >>> Cotto and Pacquiao camps exchange fighting words
By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Whenever Manny Pacquiao or Miguel Cotto fight -- never mind when they fight one another -- the run-up to the bout is refreshingly free of the trash-talking that has long marred boxing.
All of which made the words of Cotto's new trainer, Joe Santiago, stand out at Wednesday's final pre-fight press Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather invisible, Shane Mosley opts for Andre Berto
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS—Will her or won’t he?
Will the likely next opponent for either Manny Pacquiao or Miguel Cotto, the one and the only Floyd Mayweather Jr., show his face at ringside Saturday night?
It’s a guessing game, of course, but Bob Arum predicts that Mayweather will not surfac Read Full Story >>> Details from the Pacquiao-Cotto presser, plus info on where to watch the fight
By Ramon Aranda, Examiner.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
The final press conference for Saturday night’s mega fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto took place earlier today at the MGM Grand. Both fighters were first presented with the key to the city of Las Vegas by its mayor before taking a few moments to speak.
Pacquiao meanwhile also r Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao and Cotto Given Keys to Las Vegas
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Las Vegas, NV:- At the top of the final press conference for the “FirePower”. Mayor Oscar Goodman of Las Vegas took a few minutes to present to Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto “Keys to the City of Las Veg Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO-COTTO PRESSCON PHOTOS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
11/11/09, Las Vegas, Nevada -- six-time world champion pound-for-pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (L), General Santos, Philippines and three-time world champion and the pride of Puerto Rico Miguel Cotto (R), Caguas, P Read Full Story >>> 'FIREPOWER' FINAL PRESSCON QUOTES
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Las Vegas, NV:- Top Rank Promotions early this afternoon (Wednesday, PST) held the final press conference for this year’s top fight, the battle between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto at the Hollywood Theater of th Read Full Story >>> THE 'FIREPOWER' CHRONICLES: DAY 1 IN LAS VEGAS
By Gerry Peñalosa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS -- Good day, boxing fans. Malapit na malapit na ang "Firepower" boxing showdown between Pacquiao and Cotto, which is slated on November 14 and here's a short account of our trip to Vegas for the much awaited fight. Read Full Story >>> Nielsen Media Ratings for HBO's Pacquiao-Cotto 24/7 & Dawson-Johnson II
By John Chavez, The Boxing Truth, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
HBO's regular boxing programming hasn't been what one would consider, "stellar" by any frigment of the imagination in 2009. We've had major lulls and dips in the action as the lack of continuous top quality fights have left the HBO subscriber with much to be desired.
The United States economy is Read Full Story >>> MANNY PACQUIAO STILL THE WINNER....
By Kenny Perrault, braggingrightscorner.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Over a month ago we polled our Facebook readers asking who they thought would win the upcoming Miguel Cotto - Manny Pacquiao fight. At the time 54% of our readers picked Pacman to win the fight while 46% stood behind Miguel Cotto. None of this was a surprise as Pacquiao has been picked as the favori Read Full Story >>> Housecat and Pacquiao vs. Cotto "Fight Week" notes (Part One)
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
As far as a "Fight Week" goes historically, this one stands out. And it's only Wednesday. We have a great main event on Saturday with Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, and several sub plots are stirring with controversies that will take us right up to the main event.
I don't have much use personal Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Plans To Do His Talking in The Ring
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Trainer Freddie Roach loves to talk trash. His prized pupil, Manny Pacquiao, prefers to stay quiet. Pacquiao doesn't see the need to talk trash. He plans to do his talking in the ring when challenges Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Pacq Read Full Story >>> This fight was a travesty
By Colin Hart, The Sun, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
THE euphoria created by David Haye's victory over Nikolai Valuev should now be the subject of some sober reflection.
A Martian landing in this country at the start of the week must have thought Haye had at least beaten a Muhammad Ali or a Joe Louis to win the WBA world title.
But in modern B Read Full Story >>>
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