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Pacquiao hits Vegas as heavy favorite
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS – The numbers that are reflected in the giant electronic billboard of Mandalay Bay’s betting station suggest a one-sided contest this coming Saturday.
Now it’s even harder to think that Manny Pacquiao is facing Miguel Cotto, the WBO welterweight champion who is suppose Read Full Story >>>Manny will be bigger, stronger for Cotto
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 11 Nov 2009
MANILA, Philippines - No matter how much Miguel Cotto weighs, conditioning coach Alex Ariza said the other day Manny Pacquiao will be bigger and stronger than he ever was in his bid to become the first fighter in history to win seven world titles in seven different divisions.
Pacquiao will shoot Read Full Story >>> Promoter Bob Arum should take a bow now, even before Saturday night
By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Manny Pacquiao had won a few world titles before Bob Arum got a hold of him. Arum didn't train him how to fight. But he certainly took a piece of promotional coal and turned it into a diamond for the world to pay to see Saturday night.
There are plenty of champions that the average promoter could Read Full Story >>> Hot in Vegas: Pacquiao a big 3-1 favorite vs Cotto
GMA News Online, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Manny Pacquiao is now installed a big 3-1 favorite to beat Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto and win the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena here (Sunday in Manila).
was posted as Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach, strengthening coach Alex Ariza and the Read Full Story >>> Arum predicts brutal ending
By Dennis Principe, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
American promoter Bob Arum predicts a brutal ending in the world welterweight bout between Filipino Manny Pacquiao and defending champion Miguel Cotto this weekend.
Though Arum promotes both Pacquiao and the Puerto Rican Cotto, the astute promoter insists during an overseas telephone conversation Read Full Story >>> RESPECTED TRAINERS TRINIDAD SR AND DON NACHO BERISTAIN OFFER OPPOSING VIEWS ON MANNY PACQUIAO VS MIGUEL COTTO
By José Manuel Martino, BoxeoMundial, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Two of the most prominent trainers in the Latin community Felix Trinidad sr. and Ignacio “Nacho” Beristain chimed in to give their opinions on the up coming mega bout between the pride of Caguas Puerto Rico Miguel Cotto and the man recognized by many as the pound for pound best Manny Pac Read Full Story >>> Everlast Tries To Get Back In The Fight
By Tom Van Riper, Forbes.com, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
No longer favored by top pros, the 100-year-old boxing glove maker is expanding its product line. Will it work?
Boxing will enjoy one of its biggest events of the year this Saturday, when Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto square off in a welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
But Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Roach partnership endures
By Philip Ella Juico, The Philippine Star, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Four days into the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight for the latter’s World Boxing Organization welterweight title, the psy-war between both camps continues unabated, as expected. Barbs have been traded between Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, on the one hand, and Cotto himself, his tr Read Full Story >>> Donald Trump and Mike Tyson Predict Pacquiao Win Over Cotto
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Three well known personalities including the US Ambassador to the Philippines have made known their individual choices on the upcoming 'Firepower' match between Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto.
Less than a week before the 'Firepower' match between Filipino b Read Full Story >>> Ballcrusher: Bob Arum, Michael Marley on Manny Pacquiao, Muhammad Ali
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS--Elie Sekbach, Embedded Correspondent at AOL Fanhouse, knows a rich vein when he hits it.
In the second of two yarn-spinning interviews at Coach Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, the former Israeli basketball player discovers a fabulous, true tale from 78 year old promoter sup Read Full Story >>> Ricky Hatton hosts WWE raw, the end of his boxing career?
By Scott Heritage, Examiner.com, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Ricky Hatton hosted WWE's Raw show in Sheffield, England last night, and looked a long way from a former world champion boxer.
Billed as 'slightly above 144lbs' Hatton poked fun at his ballooning weight as normal, and looked to be more around 200lbs than slightly above anything. Notorious for blo Read Full Story >>> Brian's Boxing Mailbag (Weekend Aftermath, Miguel Cotto vs. Manny Pacquiao Preview)
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Hello and welcome fight fans. The wait for the huge super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto is almost over. The two will collide in a massively hyped pay per view clash this Saturday night. This bout has the potential to pull the rare double feat of being the highest grossing fight of th Read Full Story >>> Why I've got love, respect for Cotto, Pacquiao, PR, Philippines
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Michael Marley’s Overrated, Underrated Re Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao
Part One of Two Parts
LAS VEGAS--I’m probably like most of you solid citizens out there. I am just too busy to hate or to exchange racial, ethnic or homophobic invective in the unfortunately turned uttermost R Read Full Story >>> Fight snapshot: Arum takes a pot shot during Pacquiao training
By Jeff Haney, Las Vegas Sun, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
This happened during a Manny Pacquiao training session at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, Calif., where Pacquiao was preparing for his welterweight title fight Saturday against Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand.
Top Rank chairman Bob Arum, who promotes both fighters, was holding court. He was Read Full Story >>> Cotto vs. Pacquiao Predictions from the YouTube Boxing Community
FightHype.com, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
“Firepower” is coming to Vegas as Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto are set to face off on Nov 14th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The title is fitting since both men will definitely come to fight. I for one can’t wait to see the matchup as it will not only provi Read Full Story >>> Roach: ‘Perfect fight’ will win it for Manny
By Francis Ochoa, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
LAS VEGAS - Time to take it easy before the big night.
With Manny Pacquiao just a few practice days from being in perfect form, trainer Freddie Roach on Monday closed camp at Wild Card gym knowing his ward doesn’t need to do any heavy lifting in training as he prepares for the Nov. 14 bout Read Full Story >>> QUIET AND CONFIDENT: Cotto ready to let fists do the talking
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Miguel Cotto walks into the Top Rank Gym near Interstate 15 and West Flamingo Road and it's as though the outside world ceases to exist.
He looks lean as he prepares to train. He's not talking, leaving that to his trainer, Joe Santi Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto camp says big cut in June fight an asset now
By Jeff Haney, Las Vegas Sun, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
In broad terms, Saturday’s showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto shapes up as a classic clash of speed versus power.
Pacquiao, seeking a world title in a seventh weight class in the welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, has the speed.
Cotto, with his naturally larg Read Full Story >>> BOXING RANTS: DRUGS, HISTORY AND LOOK-ALIKES
By Christopher Cruz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
Five days to go and the biggest fight of the year will unfold. It is ironic that the fighter going up in weight is the favorite, against a tough-as-nails champion who has lost only once. Such are the monumental expectations heap Read Full Story >>> Trainers make the difference in looming Pacquiao-Cotto match
By Bob Velin, USA Today, Tue, 10 Nov 2009
There are plenty of differences between the two fighters who will step into the ring Saturday in Las Vegas.
But the biggest difference between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto might be the men who are training them.
Read Full Story >>>
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