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Early fight analysis: Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto

Topix - Sports News  Mon, 07/20/2009 - 22:25

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 pound for pound fighter, Filipino Manny Pacquiao will face off against WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico.

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Cotto, Pacquiao set to fight in November (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Mon, 07/20/2009 - 13:54

Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto are set to fight in November. Promoter Bob Arum said Monday the two would meet Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand and be shown on HBO pay-per-view.

Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) has won titles in six weight divisions from 112 to 140 pounds. He pummeled the retiring Oscar De La Hoya in December and stopped Ricky Hatton in May, cementing his claim as the best pound-for-pound fighter...

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Pacquiao Cotto negotiations meant to deal with Mayweather demand...

Topix - Sports News  Sun, 07/19/2009 - 23:05

Manny Pacquiao's camp, outside of Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, has been pressing for a catchweight below 145 lb. in a fight against Puerto Rican welterweight champion Miguel Cotto.

(Cotto weighed in at 146 lb. against his last fight against Ghana native Joshua Clottey.) Arum appears confident that the fight will push through in November.

Cotto's promotional contract with Top Rank ends toward the end of the year, and Bob Arum - in order to keep his fighter - has to satisfy his Puerto Rican client with a highly attractive match.

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