The event is over, but not the fighting spirit.
Miguel Cotto has let it be known that the loss to Manny Pacquiao may have dampened his spirit, but not his desire to fight on. When asked by HBO's Larry Merchant if he would continue to fight, Miguel responded, "Yeah. I will continue, I will continue fighting."
Merchant also asked Cotto if Manny's propensity to throw many punches from various angles was the difference in the fight. "Yeah, it really made the difference, he jabs and throws. Makes alot of difference because I didn't see from where the punch was coming. I didn't protect myself from the punches."
Cotto and Pacquiao put on a great show for the first four rounds. It was after that point that the fight was controlled by Pacquiao. Manny's nonstop punches allowed him to floor Miguel twice.
The battered Cotto fought on gamely, although he did hear some boos when he danced away from Pacquiao during the later rounds. The volume and angles really did a job on Miguel's face. To Cotto's credit, he took the best Manny could throw at him and tried to make it to the final bell.
Pacquiao has become the complete opposite of what many old timers said was impossible, bring your punch with you when you move up in weight. One theory is that he has grown into his more natural weight, instead of draining himself to make the 130 to 135 weight limits. Add to that his amazing foot and hand speed and we are seeing one man who is surely destined to make anyone's alltime great list.
Critics had said that they were interested to see how Manny would stand up to a full fledged welterweight's power. He passed this test with flying colors also. Cotto landed heavy shots on Manny, only to have Pacquiao spring back with punches of his own.
The only thing left for Pacquiao is Mayweather. It would be hard to imagine that there is a fight any true fan would want to see more, including Freddie Roach. Roach stated so much immediately after the fight.
As far as Miguel Cotto, he will continue fighting. This comes as great news to the fans in Cotto nation. And let the reality of his fight be told. Early in the fight Cotto looked great. So good , that it is hard to imagine that any other fighter could have beaten him on that night. The one possible exception just happened to be the man in the ring with him.
When asked to compare Pacquiao to the other top fighters he had faced, Miguel said,"I fought every body, you know Miguel Cotto comes to boxing to fight the biggest names. I'm always available and Manny is one of the best boxers we have of all time."
Apology and Correction
I owe all boxing fans, but mainly Miguel Cotto and his fans, a sincere apology. In my last story ( The truth behind the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather PPV numbers ) I mistakenly added Miguel's name to a list of former Floyd Mayweather victims.
Believe me, that is not something that I would ever wish on such a fine gentleman and true warrior as Miguel Cotto. I had meant to type in Juan Manuel Marquez, but thank you to the 8 million people that let me know about the error. I am my own worst critic, so believe me, no one gave me more hell about the mistake than I did myself.
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Comments
Cotto would look forward to fighting either Yuri Foreman or a rematch with Mosley.He has still big fights/opportunities out there waiting for him. Just find a good trainer in the person of his Uncle Evangelista or Beristain.
Miguel Cotto is a champion in my book. More power to you!
i would love to see this gentleman cotto to fight in the ring.it's because of his courage na dprofessionalism to love the sport.unlike,gayweather,he only loves money and scares manny.common floyd gayweather,show up from your mom's back and fight what the public wants!!!!don't be coward damn you!!!
In order for Cotto to build his career,he must get a decent trainer, I strongly believe that had Cotto had his Uncle or any decent trainer, the fight against Pacquiao would have been more competitive and maybe the outcome would have been different. Miguel Cotto used all the advantages he possessed in the first and second rounds, after that he switched his gameplan and the fight shifted to Pacquiao. Miguel Cotto is in no need of heart and fight, he has it in him, but he needs a trainer, and if he doesn't acquire one, Cotto will surely be a fading star. Cotto stop being stubborn and learn about the importance of a trainer and guidance!!! It surely has done pacquiao good.
by the way,the "great" looser ricky hatton predicted again that the Pacman won't harm the gayweather...common, looser ricky!you also predicted about the Pac-Dela hoya fight,Pac-cotto fight and you even predicted about your fight that the Pacman wouldn't win but look...all you have to do is eat all your words,go back to England,do not fight in US anymore because you're just giving your contrymen a shameful night wahaha!!!
My cousin fought a true fight like a warrior and in defeat he acsepted it like a man it runs in the family that brave heart I give manny 100 percent credit he is great and he will beat floyd mayweather miguel has some good fights ahead of him much credit to my cousinn he did not go out like hatton or de la hoya a warrior in a classy way that I call a man with heart
ricky hatton still cannot accept that he was almost dying on the floor on the second round only?what?second round?whata shame for proud Englishmen!!!ricky hatton,another jealous man about the achievement of whom he fought for only 2 ROUNDS,sleeping on the floor.ricky,better stay in England and tell your mama to sing lullabye for you so that you can sleep well without receiving a bone cracking smash from Pacquiao hahaha.
It's okey Glenn Wilson by next time around you should be researchful first before going post the the story. Good luck for the upcoming article...
john cotto,that fight of dela hoya against pacquiao?that was horrible!!!it was a very shameful night for him because he himself went into submission.he just avoided the thing that he might be floored for another couple of rounds(4 rounds remaining) and protect his record for not beiing knocked down or knocked out in his career but it more shameful than being stopped bec of KO.submission?this is not UFC.even miguel cotto knew that he was behind on points,he did not surrender but stopped by ref bayless for safety purposes.but for dela hoya,no difference between him and gayweather beacuse of fear wahahahahahahahahaha!!!
hey john cotto cousin
MONGOFLOYD HAS NOT PROVEN ANYTHING IN THE SPORT TO BE WORTHY OF A SHOT AT MANNY PACQUIAO, THE LEGEND….IF HE CAN BEAT MOSLEY AND COTTO…JUST MAYBE PACQUIAO CAN GIVE HIM A SHOT..MAYBE AT 80/20 OF THE PURSE…OTHERWISE HE CAN GO ON HIS USUAL CAREER PATH AND FIGHT CALDERON, DARCHINYAN, AND PROBABLY ANA JULATON THE WOMEN’S BOXING CHAMP….ON 2ND THOUGHT MONGOFLOYD WOULDNT WANT TO MESS WITH ANA..SHE’S ALSO FROM THE PHILIPPINES…MONGOFLOYD TURNS FROM BLACK TO YELLOW WHEN HE HEARS THE COUNTRY OF THE PHILIPPINES…WHICH ACCORDING TO HIM AND HIS FATHER, THE BEST, AND MOST SOPHISTICATED SOURCE OF THE ‘SUBSTAMS’ OR DRUG ENHANCEMENT…HAHAHA…RUN MONGOFLOYD RUN….
For Mayweather’s sake, he must not fight Manny. Otherwise, he will suffer a dislocated shoulder. Pacquiao will bombard his defense with left and right anti-matter power punches that could cripple the alleged “Money” man. Please, Floyd, keep your unbeaten record, DON’T FIGHT PACQUIAO!
good news everybody!!! gayweather will be signing the contract now to fight pacquiao,provided it is stipulated in the contract that gayweather will wear helmet in fighting the Pacman hahaahahahahaahahaahahahahaahah!!!!
it's ok mr.wilson nobody's perfect exept god at least you apologized.
contract has been signed by floyd gayweather now folks!!!!!!!!!!!he will fight anna julaton!!!a filipina boxer champion from the Philippines!!!put your bet...
mr wilson,don't be upset with what you have written.everybody commits mistakes.even floyd gayweather commits mistakes that he would not have chosen boxing as his career but a gay show,,,
at least cotto's consolation, if you could call it that, is that he gave pacquiao the honor of earning his 7th boxing title in as many divisions. cotto's name will forever be linked to that 7th boxing title of manny.
move on miguel, you still have all those good times roll... I SALUTE YOU, YOU'RE A GREAT FIGHTER INDEED... GOOD LUCK ANG AND HAVE LOT OF POWER TO COME... GOD BLESS YOU!
guys!!!!try to read mr scoop manilowki's article at boxing insider!!!!hahaha!!!it's regarding the ghost that haunts floyd gaywether hahaha!!!
as well he should. I'll bet my house, he'll have a title again. Maybe from mosley-berto winner? maybe
Cotto is the most noble, classiest, and best fighter manny pacquiao has ever fought. In boxing, you'd see real professional people appreciating greatness and no excuses. Diaz and Cotto took their defeat with pride, while delahoyas camp except for b-hop which I also admire, (oscar,ricky,marquez,mosley) are all a bunch of whining losers. I'm a pacfan but I'll be supporting cotto and diaz as much. B-hop is the smartest analyst of the sport, and he speaks without bias even though he's part of goldenboy.
Miguel Cotto will remain a good fighter in his own craft and in the eyes of boxing. He earned the respect of many,. here in the Philippines we trailed his fights against the likes of many known fighters.
Miguel dominated against Zab Judah more convincingly than Mayweather, but that was before, I think Flord Jr. really ducked Cotto in the first place. Floyd was'nt really sure he'd win against the Boricuan beast that is why, he was afraid to take the risk and retired.
Flash News!!! Floyd finally agreed to fight the PACMAN!!! but with one condition stipulated in the contract. Both hands of PACMAN must be tied-up during the fight. Floyd gave consideration that PACMAN can run but must now be allowed to punch...hahahahhaa
Miguel, a fight against collazo or hatton would be great, and say, a redemption match for floyd gayweather after pacman will give him his first loss? Just a tip though, go back to basics, get a REAL trainer! trainers like freddie roach and ariza will bring out the best in you for sure and you'll be a greater force than you'd imagine. roach doesn't change your style to fit him, he just enhances your given strengths, tries to correct your bad habits and gives you upgrades in your arsenal. I don't wanna see you fade like the other arrogant boxers who thought they knew everything. Rethink your career!
Hey Cotto should call out floyd!!!! Maybe he would be interested? so Cotto can pound him.
Cotto is a warrior man. He looked really good the 1st 4rounds. Manny was just better. Gotta give it 2 the man. Manny doesn't gets props by Ricans but I give him his due. I didn't like the whole idea of a catch weight though. If its 4 the belt I wanna come in at what I feel good in. Cotto came in at 146 for the Clottey fight. I know. So 1extra pound shouldn't be 2 bad but you never know how the 2pounds iff 147 affected him it if did. With that being said, Cotto signed up 4 it so it is what it is. He suffered his 1st lost. (I don't count Margarito, he's a cheater. He gets no respect from me) As far as he goes in the future, I would love for Cotto 2 beat the crap out of Margarito but he's not putting no money in that cheaters pocket. I agree. I heard rumors that Cotto might gun 4 Berto if he can get by Mosley. Cotto already beat Mosley & doesn't see a need 4 a rematch.
Cotto's fighting spirit is admirable, but in his last few fights he took terrible beatings that hurt him a lot and injured him. I believe he should call it quits or else he could take more punishment and increase his likelihood of developing Parkinson's Syndrome, which could show up later in his life what happened to Coach Roach and Muhammad Ali or make his brain haywire like that of Rolando Navarette.
I think what Miguel needs is his uncle. Evanglista guided him in his boxing career and I think it would be the best for Miguel. Let them set aside personal matters. Forgive and forget. I'm looking forward to see him fighting next year with his uncle as trainer, not Joe Santiago who is foolish and arrogant. Mr. Wilson, I would be happy if you could tell Mayweather Jr. if you have the opportunity interviewing him, kindly tell him this message: "Stop claiming yourself as pound for pound because you choose easy opponents to keep your unbeaten record. You're not a tested fighter unlike Pacman. You're not a gentleman either, unlike Miguel." Thanks and more power Mr. Glenn Wilson.
MABUHAY!
I agree, Cotto should call out for Floyd Jr. I would love to see ugly Floyd face wipe out.
Miguel Cotto should hire FREDDY ROACH as his Trainer. Then he should do sparring with Pacquiao and he will be unbeatable.
When Manny disposes PBF, I would love to see Cotto fight PBF afterwards. Nothing would be more satisfying to see PBF lose again and all the Mayweathers have their mouths stapled shut.
To Greece, when Manny retires, I think Miguel should seek Freddie Roach also. This will help revive and revitalize his passion for boxing.
Manny hits hard
Cotto and Bobby "PacBob" Pacquiao at 146.75 catchweight.
He must fight again I like cotto and I never immagine that pacquiao will fight him, cotto is a gentle warrior a true sportman he will become champion again I want to see him fight against berto or ricky hatton "HATTON VS COTTO" THAT'S A GREAT FIGHT
who? bobby "blowblow" pacquiao? hehehe..
mr.wilson.yes,we totally agree with you, cotto is a good man,true champion,and a strong warrior.he is also an honorable man and can accept defeat,a true mark of a champion. mabuhay cotto. also,mr.wilson,please extend my regards to your wife,children,and family. more power to you.
MIGUEL COTTO, NEVER SAY SURRENDER, GREAT WARRIOR!!!
Of course Cotto can still fight, he's not yet done. He losed to Pacquiao because of Pacquiao speed and quick movement. Also their game plan worked perfectly against Cotto that Joe Santiago wasn't not able to anticipate or solved the problem. Cotto need to hire experienced trainer and Santiago will be a good water boy.
gayweather never in REALITY that you can survive pacman knockout punch,,,the best for you to maintain your zero record is ...just continue to hand picked your READY TO EAT OPPONENT....YOUR CHICKEN
im from phil. and i am 1 of a big big fan of manny..i salute miguel cotto bcoz he fight like a real man a real warrior in the boxing ring and a great figther..gud luck miguel,im also one of your fans here in the phil.congrats manny..ur team did a very good job..i just hope the bout b/w manny and floyd becomes a reality..
I salute Miguel Cotto for his gallant stand in his fight against the Pacman. I believe Miguel can still fight in the future. But I think his next fight should be first against Margarito to remove the stigma of that fateful loss. Beating Margarito will restore his self-confidence and self-esteem. Miguel also needs to assess and overhaul his team. He should also settle his dispute with Uncle Evangelista to avoid training distractions and to have a clear peace of mind. I think he can be a great champion again. Mabuhay Manny!
Thanks to both Guys... They have a heart of a warrior...as fans for the boxing sport as brutal as it was ... but damn it was entertaining.... It lifted me out of the set from 1st round to 12 round...Win or Loss ... both guys came out victorious, for showing us what the sports all about...that was sportsmanship. If I still watch Cotto fighting next time? hell yeahhh...Just have Freddy on his back next time.
hey miguel. before the fight u said that manny picked the wrong guy. now, is manny still wrong? hehehe
i love you cotto
MAYWEATHER VS COTTO must also happen. Fight the boxing fans have long wished for. We will see in this fight how PBF can take Cotto's punches. This is going to another HBO PPV big hit.
I want to have sex with you.
I salute you Miguel Cotto for being a real Scorpio, great and smart fighter. Although it was your real first loss, I consider it still a win for you since it brings out the innate hidden qualities in you.
Congratulation to you and your prodigal wife, I hope your Millions of earnings will strenghten your marriage bond and your fatherhood to your children and other beneficiares. Be wise with your finances so that your fight with the "Greatest Fighter of all time" won't be in vain.
Hey., Bernabe "Abe" Concepcion, you still has a score to settle with. When you knocked-out Luevano after the bell rang, that was the most stupid thing I've ever seen in boxing. Worse than throwing a punch below the belt during a fight.
The excuse of not hearing the bell sound was absurd and not acceptable. It's plain "stupidity".
Cotto is a real fighter a gentleman and I wish him all the best for his boxing career.He accept defeat as a true warrior my salute to all puerto rican you are lucky to have a fighter like cotto I`m a pacquiao fan and a filipino but I always admire and respect a fighter like cotto I will be supporting him with his future fight.
Cotto is also one of the great boxer as Pacquiao said cotto is one of his tough opponent. Thanks Cotto for the good fight with Pacquiao.
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