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Pacquiao vs Cotto the day is here!
By Brad Cooney, Examiner.com, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
The day is upon us, it's do or die for two warriors from opposites sides of the world. Manny Pacquiao, the pride of the Philippines will square off against Miguel Cotto, the pride of Puerto Rico. Cotto, a full fledged welterweight champion comes into this fight with only one blemish on his record. Read Full Story >>>For Pacquiao, speed is the key
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao goes for a knockout and an even more hallowed place in boxing history Saturday evening (Sunday morning Manila time) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and standing in his way is Miguel Cotto, the wide-bodied, heavy-handed WBO welterweight champion from Puerto Rico.
An Read Full Story >>> Big fights Saturday night
By Thom Loverro, The Washington Times, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
It's a big night for fights Saturday night -- the Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao welterweight title fight and UFC 105, featuring a light heavyweight showdown between the great Randy Couture and Brandon Vera.
Once again, UFC is going up against boxing, with UFC offering its 105 package free Satu Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto: Analysis, prediction, and thanks to the readers
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
I must admit that I have been wrapped up in the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight more than just about any other bout in recent memory. From my initial venture with the Examiner I begin turning a lot of my interest towards the showdown and it’s hard to believe that we are just a few days away Read Full Story >>> 2 trainers throw barbs in weigh-in
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS – For a while, during Friday’s official weigh-in, the trainers from both camps looked ready to trade blows.
Freddie Roach and Joe Santiago, trainers for Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, were at it up in the stage Read Full Story >>> RP champs Donaire, Viloria see Pacquiao by decision over Cotto
GMA News Online, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS – Filipino boxing champions Nonito Donaire Jr. and Brian Viloria have no doubt Manny Pacquiao will beat Miguel Cotto in their 12-round welterweight showdown at the MGM Grand Saturday (Sunday, Manila time).
But they are also one in agreement that their popular countryman is facing Read Full Story >>> Journalist Brad Cooney reflects on his time with Team Pacquiao
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
Everyone has different reasoning for the things they do in life. Whether the agendas are hidden or completely up front, people vary on their purpose towards their tasks at hand. In observing the work of fellow journalist Brad Cooney over the years it is strikingly evident that the New York native is Read Full Story >>> 'He'll be big, win or lose'
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS – Larry Merchant believes that win or lose, Manny Pacquiao will have a lot to look forward to next year.
The HBO commentator who just tells it as it is was at Friday’s official weigh-in, and inside the vast media center of the MGM Grand he gave scribes his thoughts on the bo Read Full Story >>> What top boxers say in Las Vegas
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Here’s what they say here in Las Vegas.
Brian Viloria, reigning IBF junior-flyweight champion from the Philippines.
“I have an anxious and nervous feeling about this. I see Manny winning though but he has to be smart. Cotto is the stronger fighter. But I think Read Full Story >>> Puerto Ricans as ‘spoilers’
By Jun Medina, The Manila Times, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
History is replete with big upsets scored by Puerto Rican fighters, a tiny nation of about four million, which has produced the most number of boxing champions in the world, per capita, according to a briefer from Top Rank Promotions.
Miguel Cotto Sr., Cotto’s father and manager, said that t Read Full Story >>> Buffer doffs hat on Pinoy
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS – You know it’s a super fight if Michael Buffer is around. He knows it’s a super fight when Manny Pacquiao is there in one corner.
“In Pacquiao you see a fighter that continues to surprise everybody by being stronger as he goes on, and unbelievable faster,” Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Cotto prepare for Saturday's showdown
By Santos A. Perez, The Miami Herald, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
Few would argue that the welterweight division has become boxing's most talented weight class. When experts analyze the sport's best ``pound-for-pound'' fighters, welterweights dominate most top 10 lists.
Manny Pacquiao is relatively new to the division but intends on adding more accomplishments Read Full Story >>> Crime Watch: Police and Criminals Sit Down to Watch Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
A near zero crime incidence is expected to be recorded again in police logbooks as Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao climbs the ring to face Miguel Cotto Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
An unofficial ceasefire between the military and police on one hand an Read Full Story >>> Cotto weight advantage over Pacquiao
CNN.com, Sun, 15 Nov 2009
(CNN) -- WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto will take a one-pound advantage over Filipino Manny Pacquiao into Saturday night's superfight in Las Vegas.
Puerto Rico's Cotto weighed in at 145 pounds in front a 5,000 strong crowd at the MGM Grand Arena, with Pacquiao tipping the scales at 144 po Read Full Story >>> WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: History beckons for Pacquiao
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Sat, 14 Nov 2009
Seventh belt in seventh class in Filipino's reach
When Manny Pacquiao first stepped inside a ring as a professional boxer, he weighed 106 pounds.
That was in 1995. Back then, the notion that he someday would fight comfortably as a welterweight seemed about as likely as Pacquiao one day gracin Read Full Story >>> The Elevator: Arum back on top of boxing after being written off
By Ron Kantowski, Las Vegas Sun, Sat, 14 Nov 2009
Who’s going to the penthouse in local sports — and who’s getting the shaft:
GOING UP
Bob Arum
For those who wrote the Las Vegas promoter off boxing’s relevant list a few years back, do you know he has the contracts of both Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, the antagon Read Full Story >>> GORRES IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER THE FINEST PERFORMANCE OF HIS LIFE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Nov 2009
Classy Filipino southpaw Z “The Dream” Gorres is in critical condition at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas virtually fighting for his life after putting on the finest performance of his life in scoring Read Full Story >>> GORRES IN COMA AFTER BRAIN SURGERY; ALDEGUER ASKS FOR PRAYERS
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Nov 2009
Z Gorres has been medically-induced into a coma at the University Medical Center (UMC) in Las Vegas after his skull was opened to drain the fluid in his brain to relieve pressure. Gorres was rushed to the hospital after h Read Full Story >>> Fr. Sinnott freed to enable kidnappers to watch Pacquiao fight
By Leslie Ann G. Aquino, The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 14 Nov 2009
Kidnapped Irish priest Fr. Michael Sinnott said his abductors wanted him released before Sunday’s fight of Filipino boxing champ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao with Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.
Sinnott made this revelation in an article posted on the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao: Pre-SuperFight Report Card
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 14 Nov 2009
As 2007 came to a close, boxing’s next potential superfight seemed certain. Having dusted then-reigning Jr. Welterweight king Ricky Hatton in December, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was seen by many as the best overall fighter in the sport, but in need of a serious challenge from a serious Welterweigh Read Full Story >>>
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