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‘Pac Man’ is the prince of pugilists
By Gary Meenaghan, The National, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
“He did a really charming interview with Jimmy Kimmel on ABC. Then he was punching out pumpkin heads. And, to end it all, he sang a song with the band. I mean, where do you get someone like this?”
Boxing promoter Bob Arum’s tone is more incredulous than inquisitive: he is alread Read Full Story >>>Cotto: "Margarito is in The Past, My New Chapter is Now"
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
When WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto arrived in Las Vegas, he was hit with a lot of questions regarding his loss to Antonio Margarito in July 2008. Cotto says the loss to Margarito is in the past. He doesn't even think about it. He views Saturday's fight with pound-for-pound king Manny Pacqui Read Full Story >>> Santiago Lacks Big Fight ExperienceWill It Matter?
By Ron Borges, The Sweet Science, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS – No one has to tell 32-year-old Joe Santiago that he is sorely lacking in Big Fight Experience but someone seems to be yelling it in his direction every few days anyway, j Read Full Story >>> No promise of a picnic
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
HE DOESN’T WISH FOR ONE, but Bob Arum says it may not be easy to prevent a bloodbath at the Las Vegas MGM Grand on Saturday (Sunday morning in Manila).
They call it a boxing bout, a world championship, but what’s sure to erupt at the first bell, when Manny Pacquiao goes for a conquest Read Full Story >>> Manny Will Easily Defeat Cotto by Decision...
By A. Shakoor, 411mania.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
...according to EA Sports.
EA Sports recently conducted a fight simiulation for the upcomining November 14th mega-fight between Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao. With the game, Fight Night Round 4, EA Sports' simulation had Manny winning a unanimous decision 119-108. Manny scored an 8th round kno Read Full Story >>> Hatton may face Marquez in comeback
STV, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Ricky Hatton eyes comeback fight with Marquez en route to showdown with Amir Khan.
Ricky Hatton’s future in boxing is still uncertain after his devastating defeat to Manny Pacquiao six months ago. But “The Hitman” is getting itchy fists and is expected to announce a comeback in Read Full Story >>> Hatton hints at return to the ring
Agence France Press, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LONDON — Former world light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton hinted on Wednesday that he could return to the ring next year.
Hatton's future has been unclear since the English fighter lost badly to Manny Pacquiao in May.
That defeat was Hatton's second in the space of two years after h Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao unfolding phenomenon – Arum
By Francis Ochoa, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS — The tickets were snapped up the moment they hit the selling booths and everyone was expecting crazy figures from pay-per-view revenues.
All because the world wants to see how a once skinny, scrawny kid who used to sleep on cardboard boxes in the street can fight his way to the r Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto back a solid betting 2 to 1 underdog
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Last night I reported Miguel Cotto had moved from being over a 2 to 1 underdog to being slightly under the 2 to 1 ratio for his fight with Manny Pacquiao this Saturday night
Some speculated the smart money had swooped in on the favorable betting line to shift the odds.
But as always with gamb Read Full Story >>> It’s Pacman’s show in royal reception
By Francis Ochoa, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS—The lull in between the official welcome laid out by the MGM Grand for the two boxers facing off on Nov. 14 spoke volumes about how this was going to be more Manny Pacquiao’s show than it would be Miguel Cotto’s.
But it’s not like Cotto has no plans of ruining th Read Full Story >>> Showdown in the Wild Wild West
Extra, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
The lights are ready and the stage is set for the showdown between the pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas, Nev.
Pacquiao said it is a big honor for him and the people of his country, the Philippines, to fight for another world championship, said Pacquiao.
̶ Read Full Story >>> The Press Box Podcast: Too many distractions for Manny Pacquaio; Miguel Cotto in an upset?
By Josh Slagter, The Grand Rapids Press, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Boxing fans have been asking for a showdown between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao since the Grand Rapids native returned to the ring in September and defeated Juan Manuel Marquez.
But Pacquaio has some business first with Miguel Cotto, and, according to David Mayo, it won't be easy.
Mayo Read Full Story >>> The other side of fighter Manny Pacquiao, in the studio
By Kimberley McGee, Examiner.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
It's one way to wind down before a big fight. Manny Pacquiao and his band rehearsed on Tuesday night at the Studio at the Palms inside the Palms Casino Resort.
The studio is one of the Read Full Story >>> Cotto looks to put it all together against Pacquiao
By Gabriel Montoya, SecondsOut.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
When two fighters of similar mentalities but contrasting styles collide a foundation is created upon which a violent nirvana can be built. Hagler/Hearns, Castillo/Corrales, and the Ma Read Full Story >>> Cotto insists his power is too much for Pacquiao
STV, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Miguel Cotto will be relying on strength when he defends his WBO welterweight title against Filipino Manny Pacquiao on Saturday at the MGM Grand hotel & casino in Las Vegas.
The Puerto Rican is the underdog for the fight, but believes his power will triumph over Pacquiao’s renowned hand spe Read Full Story >>> Freddie Prinze Sr., dead 32 years, listed as celebrity guest for Cotto-Pacquiao
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS--Piping Hot from Media Central, MGM Grand Hotel for COTTO VS. PACQUIAO:
1. I was thinking that Manny’s beloved dog named Pacman might be in peril with Rosalio, Manny’s father, coming to town. Pacman the man loves his little doggie so much he takes him for his morning runs Read Full Story >>> Pacman seals lips on alleged 'affair' with Krista
ABS-CBN News, Thu, 12 Nov 2009
MANILA - Boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao sealed his lips on the issue romantically linking him to actress Krista Ranillo.
"No comment ako diyan," said the pound-for-pound King in an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com before he went to Las Vegas for his upcoming fight with Miguel Cotto this No Read Full Story >>> Roach fights off distractions in Pacquiao's camp
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
In Freddie Roach's perfect world, Manny Pacquiao would train full time in Los Angeles, Roach's Wild Card Gym would be closed to everyone but him and Pacquiao, and those intrusive HBO "24/7" reality show cameras would be turned off.
With the biggest fight of Pacquiao's career just four days away, Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao welcomed like a rock star in Las Vegas
GMA News Online, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS – Even before their 12-round title fight, Manny Pacquiao has already upstaged Miguel Cotto, the defending World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion.
The Filipino boxing superstar was no doubt, t Read Full Story >>> Stakes are high in Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto welterweight title bout
By Joe Maxse, Cleveland.com, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
Now if it can only live up to the hype.
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Miguel Cotto has the tools to win on Saturday, but he will have to be on his game from the opening bell.
Manny Pacquiao, the pride of the Philippines, and Read Full Story >>>
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