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Valero and Mosley effected by Cotto - Pacquiao announcement
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
Just like Oscar De La Hoya would put the best fighters in his division and those immediately surrounding him on hold as he decided who his next opponent would be, Manny Pacquiao has done the same in recent years as possible foes put their plans on hold in hope to cash in on the Manny Lottery. For s Read Full Story >>>Kobe picks Pacquiao over Cotto
By Waylon Galvez, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant yesterday said Manny Pacquiao will beat Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico when they clash in November in New York.
“That’s not even a question,” said Bryant, who arrived Monday ni Read Full Story >>> Kobe feels bond with fellow champ Pacquiao
By Olmin Leyba, GMA News Online, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
The world they reign in may be different but visiting basketball superstar Kobe Bryant could feel a great bond with Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.
It’s not because they share the same sports apparel brand. Or he’s just being a gracious visitor to his host’s favorite son.
Read Full Story >>> PAULIE MALIGNAGGI: "I WILL DOMINATE JUAN DIAZ"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
"One thing that Juan Diaz has not seen is someone like Paulie Malignaggi. He has never seen my style. He's fought boxers before, but not a boxer like Paulie Malignaggi. I've seen the Juan Diaz's of the world. I've fought better pressure fighters than Juan Diaz, so I'm not worrying about Juan Diaz's Read Full Story >>> Boxing: Pacquiao announces Cotto fight
CNN.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
(CNN) -- The world's top pound-for-pound fighter, Manny Pacquiao, will attempt to win a world title in a fourth division by taking on three-time world champio Read Full Story >>> MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MIGUEL COTTO: IT'S ON
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
In the past, Bob Arum spent countless hours trying to get Manny Pacquiao to agree to a contract for a fight.
Not this time.
The Top Rank chairman announced Monday that everything is set for Pacquiao, considered boxing's best pound-for-pound fighter, to face WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cot Read Full Story >>> NO CHANGE AT THE TOP
Sportinglife.com (UK), Tue, 21 Jul 2009
There has been precious little to report in terms of action on the world 'pound-for-pound' beat in recent weeks after several high profile fights were either scrapped or re-scheduled.
Former 'pound-for-pound' top dog Floyd Mayweather was forced to shelve a proposed comeback bout with current 'P4P Read Full Story >>> Mayweather's "racial" comments stirring the pot
Bad Left Hook, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
I was going to try and avoid talking about it at all if I could for several reasons, but the MMA community is in a bit of a tizzy regarding Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s recent comments about mixed martial arts and boxing.
If you can't or don't want to watch the video, the key quote is this:
"In boxi Read Full Story >>> Cotto - Pacquiao mailbag - Round One
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
My hate of Manny Pacquiao is legendary among those Manny-Maniacs who see only white or black when it comes to their idol. So when it was announced that Manny will be fighting Miguel Cotto on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and I had the nerve to report on the scheduled bout, Pacqu Read Full Story >>> Bryant on Pacman: 'I love him'
By Lawrence Casiraya, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant expressed admiration and respect for Manny Pacquiao and vows to support the local boxing icon in his next fight.
Bryant and Pacquiao appear together in an upcoming commercial for Nike. Both are endorsers of the brand.
"I love Read Full Story >>> Early fight analysis: Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto
By Marv Dumon, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
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The fight that most boxing fans anticipated is official. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum announced on Monday that IBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight champion, and current top Read Full Story >>> Cotto, Pacquiao to meet Nov. 14
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
 
A deal has been completed for boxing's biggest fight of the fall: a showdown between pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and welterweight titleholder Mig Read Full Story >>> It's Official, Pacquiao to Face Cotto
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
In what had become basically a mere formality, it was announced by Top Rank on Monday afternoon that Manny Pacquiao will be facing Miguel Cotto on November 14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, at a catch-weight of 145-pounds.
"This is one of the most exciting fights I've done, ever," said Bob Arum Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Opens as 2-to-1 Betting Favorite against Cotto, Is It Justified?
By Giancarlo Malinconico, BoxingNews24.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
Skybet.com is the first to list Manny Pacquiao as a 2-1 betting favorite over Miguel Cotto in their November 14 clash in Las Vegas. I will be the first to say, I am not stunned by the odds. Cotto will be the bigger man in this fight, but I think people tend to overstate the weight advantage in boxin Read Full Story >>> Buck and half of sprinkled sugar makes Pacquaio laugh
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
So Uncle Bob Arum as I boldly predicted, had to sprinkle some sugar on top for Manny Pacquiao.
My guesstimate is that it was a buck and half that made Pacman laugh, meaning a $75,000 per pound times two yo get the fighter to agree to fight Miguel Cotto Nov. 14 at a weight limit of 145 pounds.
Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Cotto title fight announced for Nov. 14 in Las Vegas
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
Manny Pacquiao will have the opportunity to win a world title in a fourth division in November when he fights his Top Rank promotions stablemate Miguel Cotto Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the f Read Full Story >>> Cotto-Pacquiao bout set for November
By Associated Press, Google News, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
Miguel Cotto is next on Manny Pacquiao's hit list for what's likely to be the biggest fight of the fall.
Pacquiao and Cotto will meet Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum said Monday after finalizing the match between his company's two most prominent boxers. Th Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Cotto sign for Nov. 14 bout, and it becomes year's most important fight
By Colin Seymour, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto will fight Nov. 14. An announcement from Top Rank Boxing made that megafight official Monday. They’ll be fighting at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on HBO pay-per-view at a weight limit of 144 pounds.
Cotto would have been a huge favorite over Pacquiao a year ago Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao looks to transform into a Rican-cutioner
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
After devastating Mexico's all-star boxing idols, Manny Pacquiao will look to put a major dent into boxing pantheon of another one of the sport's major Latin American hotbeds when he measures himself against Puerto Rico's f Read Full Story >>> TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE FOR MOSLEY AS PACQUIAO AGREES TO FACE COTTO
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Tue, 21 Jul 2009
Unfortunately for welterweight champion Shane Mosley, his recent offer to face jr. welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao at 140 pounds may have come too late. According to Nick Giongco of the Manila Bulletin, Pacquiao has agreed to face WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto at a catch-weight of 145 Read Full Story >>>
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