Thoughts on Mayweather vs Marquez 24/7 episode 1

"Boxing is what I do. I lace up my boots. I put on my fly shorts, and I fight. Just like that. Ya dig?!"

Love him or hate him, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is like a train wreck you simply can't resist looking at. No doubt the former pound-for-pound best boxer in the planet is talented. No doubt the man they call "Money May" will go down in history as one of the greatest. No doubt Mayweather still makes a lot of money. But is he still the best boxer in the planet? That's when the doubts start coming in.

And to those small-thinkers who think I am one of the Mayweather bashers that wish for his fight to not sell, you got to start thinking fresh and realize that if I truly wanted to bury Mayweather and Marquez's fight, I would simply not write about either of them. Truth be told, I am a supporter of all fighters. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and sacrifices to be a legitimate fighter. You can hear me preaching like a pastor during MMA events on how boxing is a great sport and vice-versa. With that said, I just call it how I see it. And today, I wanted to share my thoughts on last night's first episode of Mayweather-Marquez 24/7.

The pilot episode highlighted two things. First, it announced that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is indeed back and that he still lives lavishly. Second is perhaps the fact that Juan Manuel Marquez has definitely moved on from his loss against Pacquiao in March of 2008- or at least he says he has and did it by acknowledging himself in his head that he actually defeated Pacquiao twice. I tend to do things like that sometimes too when I try to make myself feel better like this one night in Vegas when I convinced myself I won a lot of money in the casinos to cover the bitter reality that I actually lost a lot.

It's unfortunate how Marquez's career is still being defined by those two fights against Pacquiao, especially when he kissed the canvas four times in those two fights. Marquez has definitely accomplished a lot and perhaps this is his shot to finally step outside Pacquiao's shadow and shock the world by beating Mayweather or forever be cast inside it as one of the greatest who fell victim to the greatest of this era.

Mayweather Jr. is back and said he rediscovered that fire to box after a couple of years of finding himself and soul-searching.

"I know how fighters is. They love that limelight." said Roger Mayweather, Floyd's uncle and trainer.

Floyd wasn't the only person back however. He reunited with his dad Floyd Mayweather Sr. after nine years of discord and attempt to rekindle their father-and-son relationship. Sr. was not only back in Mayweather Jr.'s camp, he was also back in HBO's 24/7 show. Sr. notably stole the show on Pacquiao vs. Hatton's 24/7 with his colorful personality and hilarious quotes and tirades over Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach.

It was a nice look behind the scenes seeing father and son back together and getting a glimpse at their human side. Mayweather Jr. also showed how he gave back to the community when he gave away hand-outs to homeless people in the streets of Vegas. I wonder what was in the small brown bag though that he gave away together with a bottle of water. I mean, as much cash "Money" was flashing, that better not be just a dollar quarter-pounder and I hope he does indeed do all of that on a regular basis and not only when the camera is rolling.

Speaking of rolling, I will never take my son rollerskating in Vegas ever. I take some of the kids I mentor in the Indianapolis area to the skating rink, and it is a lot of fun as well, but gunshots at a skating rink? Really? Whoever is guilty of that should definitely be locked up. If they gave Plaxico Burress two years for shooting himself on the hip, they should put this guy away for firing a weapon around kids.

Another issue that begs questioning is the condition of Mayweather's ribs. I was kind of suspicious of all the padding Mayweather Jr. had on his ribs. If I was Nacho Beristain right now, all I'll be preaching my student would be ribs, ribs and more ribs. I'll even put a picture of some honey barbeque baby back slabs on my punching mitts just to get my point across.

Overall the first episode of Mayweather-Marquez 24/7 was okay. Got to give HBO props for the shots and camera work they did. If you missed the show, I have attached the video of it below.

Thoughts on Mayweather vs Marquez 24/7 episode 1

Cotto vs. Pacquiao Fighter’s Fight

Cotto vs. Pacquiao Fighter’s Fight

By Walter Fonseca: On Nov 14th, Miguel Cotto will be facing Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. If your a fight fan and or fighter/boxer, you should be excited as I am. Two of boxing’s exciting and great warriors are set for battle and it promises to be an all out action packed WAR.

First, we have Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2 37 by ko), who is coming off of a recent destruction of Ricky Hatton, a fighter who in my opinion wasn’t overrated at all. He was just not as good as everyone thought he was. Pacquiao has the chance to become the first boxer to win 7 belts in different weight classes, a huge accomplishment if he can get pass Miguel Cotto.

Now lets analyze the Pacman: First of all, he has very fast hands and good foot work, and over the past few fights has had good lateral head movement. However, he still has the tendency to get a little wild at times and tries to brawl which would not serve him well against a pretty good counter puncher like Cotto.

I believe that most people feel that Pacquiao’s greatest weapon for this fight is his speed and ackward movements, which often give his opponets trouble. The question on everybody’s mind is can Pacquiao really take hits from a real welterweight, even though Cotto isnt a really big welterweight?

Well, in my opinion no he was caught a few times by Oscar De La Hoya, and it didnt hurt him but it got his attention. The same for when hatton connected – which neither De La Hoya and Hatton did much of – but that doesn’t mean that Pacquiao will be beaten by Cotto. Pacquiao can still win. Manny can’t stay still or get caught or it isnt going to be an early night.

I honestly don’t see how anyone can say that Pacquiao is going to stop Cotto. I just dont see it happening at all. The only way I think Pacquiao can win is by scorecards or because of a referee stoppage due to a cut.

Manny is a very talented fighter, ferocious and has got a lot of guts. Even though I think that he is good, I don’t think he’s an all time great. By no means am I taking anything away from him; He has accomplished a lot and has given his people a lot to cheer about, but I cant help but notice that many of his opponents have been cherry picked.

Pacquiao fought both Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera at the end of their boxing careers, beating both of them. But I think Pacquiao lost both of his fights against Juan Manuel Marquez. Now to more recent fights, Pacquiao fought a washed up, old, dehydrated DeLa Hoya and Hatton, who was never an elite fighter to begin with, and who has zero defense. But again not taking anything away from Pacquiao, he did what he had to and his trainer, Freddie Roach picked good fights for him.

We have Cotto (34-1, 27 KO’s) who is coming off of his slim win over Joshua Clottey in June. I felt that Clottey rightfully lost the bout because of the first round knockdown and Clottey’s lack of work in the last rounds. I hear so many people say Cotto will get dominated and he will get knocked out, and so forth and so on. But I don’t think that’s the case.

Cotto has a good shot at winning. He has at least to me proven that he still has heart and good boxing skills. Cotto did seem a little uneasy at times in the Clottey fight but to me its understandable Clottey is a big welterweight.

Cotto might be able to offset Pacquiao’s speed with his counte punching, his power and good boxing skills, like Cotto did against Shane Mosley, Carlos Quintana and Zab Judah. Many people believe that Cotto is damaged, but I personally don’t think that. Cotto can win if he finds a way to hit Manny.

I do believe if it goes to the score cards it will be hard for Cotto to win. The favorite – in this case, Pacquiao – always has a advantage, just like the Paulie Malignaggi and Juan Diaz fight, which was a shame for boxing. Cotto has a tendency to get gassed in the later rounds and do a lot of baking up. He needs to be prepared and in top shape to prevent that from happening.

Cotto isn’t slow at all but he isn’t faster than Pacquiao. Not taking anything away from Cotto but he isn’t what he was before (before his 11th round TKO loss to Antonio Margarito) but he is slowly coming back to his former self.

Whether Margarito used plaster or not, a loss is a loss no matter if it wasn’t fair. Cotto needs to get back up and move on fast if he intends to win. It’s going to be an interesting fight no matter the outcome and I’m counting down the days. Cotto/Pacquiao is going to be a very great fight, a fight of the year. I hope the fans show both Cotto and Pacquiao the respect and admiration these two great warriors deserve for what they do for the sport of boxing.

This wouldn’t be a good piece without a prediction, so here it goes: I see the fight not going past the 10th round. The only way Cotto can win is by stoppage or knockout in the later rounds, maybe sooner. I believe that Cotto right now is the hungrier fighter and that he will deal with Pacquiao’s speed. It might give him trouble in the beginning but he will adapt like he has against the other fast fighters he has fought. I don’t see Pacquiao taking Cotto’s shots but again it’s boxing and anything can happen.

So there’s my prediction. I see Cotto winning by late stoppage or knockout in later rounds. I think he’ll be too strong for Pacquiao, and a lot stronger than anyone Manny has faced as of yet. People said that about both De La Hoya and Hatton but Cotto is on a whole different level.

Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez Fight

Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez Fight


Everyone around the globe is now excited and can’t wait for one of the biggest upcoming bout this year: The Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez bout.

The said fight was scheduled for 12-round in a welterweight division. Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez fight was scheduled on September 19, 2009. The said fight was rescheduled after Mayweather suffered a rib injury during his training. It was supposed to be scheduled last July 18, 2009, if not of the injury that happened to Floyd Mayweather.

“Number One vs. Numero Uno” is the “title” of the said fight since both of the fighters claims to be the number one boxer back in their countries.

The Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez fight will take place at the ever popular MGM Grand Arena at Las Vegas. It will also be televised live on HBO’s Pay-Per-View. It’s the same date of the Mexican Independence Day.

Mayweather vs. Marquez: “Number One/Numero Uno,” is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Promotions and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and Southwest Airlines.

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Cotto vows to stop Pacquiao

Miguel Cotto exuded confidence when asked about his chances against Filipino fireball Manny Pacquiao in a recent ‘interview’ made possible by the Puerto Rican’s legal adviser, topnotch lawyer Gabriel Penagaricano. Less than three months before he collides with Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Cotto told Fightnews and Manila Bulletin that Pacquiao is beatable and he has Pacquiao all figured out. “His weaknesses are obvious to me,” said Cotto.

While Cotto acknowledges that Pacquiao is one hell of a customer in the ring, the 28-year-old bomber is not awed.

“(Pacquiao) lost to (Erik) Morales in their first fight, had a draw against (Juan Manuel) Marquez and then a razor-thin victory in the rematch. Pacquiao faced a very tired and aged (Oscar) De La Hoya. Then Ricky Hatton, an overrated fighter,” said Cotto.

“Against me the story will be different. It will be a war,” said Cotto, who is already in his fourth week of training in Puerto Rico under the watchful eyes of chief trainer Joe Santiago and South African conditioning coach Phil Landman, who has arrived from Los Angeles.

Landman was amazed at the condition of Cotto when he first reported for work on Monday, stressing that the fighter followed the advice that he gave him following the June 13 victory over Joshua Clottey.

Cotto will continue to train in Puerto Rico in the coming weeks and will try to keep in shape even while on a four-city press tour with Pacquiao beginning Sept. 10 in New York. Other stops of the Top Rank traveling circus would be Caguas in Puerto Rico, San Francisco and finally, Los Angeles.

Cotto will transfer his training camp to Tampa, Florida, on Sept. 19.

Told about the key to victory against Pacquiao, Cotto was direct to the point.

“Hard training as always has been the key to my victories.”

And his message to Pacquiao and the Filipino people?

“I will only say that in November 14th I will step into the ring as always in excellent condition, and will win the fight for the glory of Puerto Rico,” concluded Cotto.

Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto fight Prediction

Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto fight Prediction

Ex-Pacman rival picks Pacquiao over Cotto

CHICAGO - Former world lightweight champion David Diaz has become a firm believer in Manny Pacquiao ever since the Filipino ring icon took away his 135-lb belt via a ninth-round TKO last year.

And now that “Pac Man" is proceeding with his plans to conquer the heavier weights, particularly the welterweight division in his upcoming “Firepower" duel with tough Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico, Diaz sees yet another Pacquiao triumph.

“Manny is beating the best of the best," Diaz said during a recent press conference in Chicago, admiring how Pacquiao dismantled two marquee rivals after him, Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton. "He’s doing unbelievable things, He is awesome. My hat’s off to him, a great fighter, a great person."

David Diaz, left, with Jesus Chavez during a recent press conference for their Sept. 26 duel at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. – Joseph G. Lariosa
But the 33-year-old Diaz said it won’t be totally a walk-in-the-park for the 30-year-old Pacquiao given Cotto’s “patience."

“(In the end,) Manny will outbox him (Cotto) and beat him in the later rounds. (There’s going be) no KOs (though)," he predicted.

Diaz is making a comeback after a year off following his loss to Pacquiao. On Sept. 26, Diaz is battling two-time world champion Jesus “El matador" Chavez of Mexico in the “Warriors Collide/Windy City Fight Night 6" card set at the UIC Pavilion in his native Chicago.

While Diaz (34-2-1) can predict the outcome of the Pacquiao-Cotto showdown, he declined to make a projection on his duel with Chavez (44-5-0), who previously held the WBC super featherweight and IBF lightweight belts

Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao are bigger than the WBO

All of the drama surrounding the WBO's intervention into the Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao contract negotiation was pathetic and pure madness. I appreciate that many of you want to see Manny try for a record seventh world title. I do too, but the title issue, which I understand has been resolved, was an afterthought. Money and catch weight drove this thing initially--period.

The World Boxing Organization wanted it to be a title shot because it technically is a fight that will occur within the welterweight limit and the entity stands to make a good chunk of change. Fine. What if the two fighters had contracted to meet at 141 instead of 145? The WBO template still exists since it is above the junior welterweight limit. Mandatory title fight? The better question may be what if Cotto weighs-in at 147 instead of 145? Most certainly such would breach the Pacquiao contract; however, he would absolutely be in compliance with WBO rules regarding maximum weight for welterweights.

The reality is that the World Boxing Organization turned on its champion and the most blatant example is making Manny Pacquiao the number one challenger in order to force Miguel's hand. The WBC doesn't have Manny ranked at welterweight. There is no Pacquiao listed at 147lbs on the IBF ratings board. How about the WBA? Negative. The Ring? Nope. The WBO didn't even have Manny on its radar screen at welterweight until this month. I could be wrong, but I believe the WBO did the same thing when David Haye-Wladimir Klitschko was still an option.

The Cotto-Pacquiao bout in November is going to be an all time classic and it was going to be that way whether or not the WBO played a role. The fact that the title is on the line now though means that it may have historical significance. It is highly unlikely that Manny will defend the title if he is able to secure it, well at least not at the full 147lb weight limit and certainly not against whoever the number one challenger may be (Joshua Clottey is currently ranked number 2). My guess is that if Floyd Mayweather, Jr. can get past Juan Manuel Marquez next month, he will come out of nowhere to be the WBO's number 1 welterweight contender (Mayweather is not currently ranked by the WBO).

Manny Pacquiao beat Oscar De La Hoya into retirement and has most likely done the same to Ricky Hatton. He won't accomplish that against Miguel Cotto. Win, lose, or draw and Miguel will still be a force within the welterweight division. He doesn't need a title to justify anything, let alone the WBO title. Neither does Manny. Both men are bigger than any championship strap.

If Manny wins in November, my hope is that he will raise the belt and then hand it to the WBO president, Francisco Valcarcel. If Miguel wins, then my hope is that he gives it to Bob Arum for picking up the sanctioning fees required by the WBO. The belt will make a touching parting gift between Cotto and Arum. Cotto can then go get his old WBA belt back from Shane Mosley.
source: examner.com

Cotto's training goes full blast

The arrival of a conditioning coach and a nutritionist signal the start of Miguel Cotto’s full-blast training for his November 14 clash with Manny Pacquiao.

The past two weeks, Cotto has been showing up in a local gym in Puerto Rico every other day for light workouts under the supervision of chief trainer Joe Santiago, something that his team believes will help them prepare for the toughest training camp the 28-year-old Cotto will head into in the coming weeks.

Cotto said Los Angeles-based Phil Landman, a South African native, is due in Puerto Rico on August 22. Two days later, Landman will be running alongside Cotto in the morning and attend the afternoon workout as well as they try to come up with a battle plan for Pacquiao.

Their main concern about Pacquiao is the Filipino’s blinding speed and this is the reason why Cotto is even thinking of tapping the services of a Lilliputian fighter Ivan Calderon, also of Puerto Rico, to help him get use to the Filipino’s lightning-quick reflexes.

Calderon is a mere 108-pounder but his quickness, Team Cotto, says, will enable Cotto to experience what would it be like to be on the same ring with Pacquiao.

Pacquiao, meanwhile, remains in the thick of his showbiz commitments, filming a movie that is due for release during the December film festival.

But chief trainer Freddie Roach has already done his homework, having signed up four sparring partners, including young junior-welterweight prospect Raymond Serrano and lightweight Urbano Antillon.

Pacquiao is not going to begin training until he gets back to the Philippines from a four-city press tour that kicks off on September 10 in New York. From the Big Apple, Pacquiao will travel to Puerto Rico, then to San Francisco, and finally to Los Angeles.

Pacquiao plans to train for one or two weeks in Baguio before camping out possibly in Mexico.

Cotto's training goes full blast

Pacquiao vs Cotto Firepower Boxing Wallpapers

Pacquiao vs Cotto Firepower Boxing Wallpapers

Pacquiao's entrance song "They Call Me Pacman"

Intro

I know you've been waiting,
Well I'm here now.
To put on a good show,
And please the whole crowd.
I've trained hard for this,
Blood sweat and tears.
I have no fear,
This gonna be tha fight of the year.

Chorus

(They call me) Pacman, and my plan,
Is to knock you out man,
I'm the warrior from the Philippine Islands

(They call me) Pacman, and my plan,
Is to knock you out man,
I'm the warrior from the Philippine Islands

(They call me) Pacman, and my plan,
Is to knock you out man,
I'm the warrior from the Philippine Islands

Laid out on ya back and thats a fact,
Cause I'm the Pacman (Who!) I'm the pacman

Verse

I'm Manny *PA* *PA,PA,PA* *PA* *PA,PA* Pacquiao,
And I'm hear to knock the gum shield straight out 'cha mouth!
I'm the product of the streets that I'm from,
The barrio slums to number one champion.
Reprentin' for my people in my heart until I die,
What can I say, that's who we are, nothing but Pinoy Pride!
(MABUHAY!) Meet my left hook, now ya shook!
(ARAAAAY!) Referee needs to take a second look!

Chorus

(They call me) Pacman, and my plan,
Is to knock you out man,
I'm the warrior from the Philippine Islands

(They call me) Pacman, and my plan,
Is to knock you out man,
I'm the warrior from the Philippine Islands

(They call me) Pacman, and my plan,
Is to knock you out man,
I'm the warrior from the Philippine Islands

Laid out on ya back and that's a fact,
Cause I'm the Pacman (Who!) I'm the Pacman

Now tell me WHATS UP!

Bridge

You're looking weak in the knees pare (HAHA!)
You're looking weak in the knees pare (Wussssup!)
You're looking weak in the knees pare (HAHA!)
You're looking weak in the knees pare (Wussssup!)
You're looking weak in the knees pare (HAHA!)
You're looking weak in the knees pare (Wussssup!)
You're looking weak in the knees pare (HAHA!)
You're looking weak in the knees pare (YEAH!)

Beat Drop

Manny *PA* *PA,PA,PA* Pacquiao, Unique Umali
Manny *PA* *PA,PA,PA* Pacquiao, Unique Umali
Manny *PA* *PA,PA,PA* Pacquiao, Unique Umali
Manny *PA* *PA,PA,PA* Pacquiao, Unique Umali

Outro

Hot P sucker! Aww! Uh, Yeah,
Fredie Roach sucker! Yeah!
Pacman sucker, sucker! Yeah!
Unique Umali, haa, Unique Umali!
Let's go

Cotto vs Pacquiao Official boxing date Nov. 15

The contract for the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto showdown has been -- as the age-old cliché goes -- signed, sealed and delivered.

This was confirmed by Pacquiao's lawyer Jeng Gacal, who also said Cotto will be putting his WBO welterweight title on the line when the Puerto Rican star collides with the Filipino ring icon on Nov. 14 (Nov. 15 in Manila) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

With Pacquiao-Cotto officially a title bout, the current pound-for-pound king now has a rare chance to become the first boxer in history to win seven world titles in as many divisions.

Pacquiao had previously wrested the WBC flyweight, IBF super bantamweight, Ring Magazine featherweight, WBC junior lightweight, WBC lightweight and IBO junior welterweight crowns.

In a TV interview today, Gacal said Pacquiao and Cotto will slug it out at a catch weight of 145 lbs. Cotto had earlier insisted on meeting the General Santos City-based southpaw at the welterweight limit of 147 lbs.

Regarding the splitting of the fight revenue, Gacal said Pacquiao, as expected, will get the lion’s share at 65-35. He, however, did not specify how much the guaranteed purse is for each combatant.

The Pacquiao lawyer added that the fight will be aired over GMA Network, the same broadcast firm that aired Pacquiao’s previous outings against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton.

"This will be a great fight. Although Cotto is the much bigger and stronger fighter, Manny is faster and also has power," he said.



Cotto vs Pacquiao Official boxing date Nov. 15
source: philstar.com

Hatton will fight Pacquiao again second time around

Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach gave a hint about the strategy that they will be using against WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto when Roach said that he’s “Training Manny to not get hit,” in an interview at Doghouse boxing yesterday. So, it seems that Pacquiao will be using a bit of the old in and out fighting strategy against Cotto on November 14th.

I figured as much, because the little Filipino is probably too small and weak to stand in front of the powerful Cotto for 12 rounds without breaking apart under the strain. I’m disappointed in Roach. I thought he was going to be coming up with a new strategy specifically for Cotto. But, this looks like the same old recycled plan that was used in Pacquiao’s fights against David Diaz, Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton.

Pacquiao is on cruise control with that one strategy. Talk about being one-dimensional. This is going to be easier than I thought it would be. Pacquiao uses the same in and out strategy in every fight along with that right hook of his. Cotto is going to eat that simplistic style up and take advantage of Pacquiao’s predictable simpleton style. I wonder why Roach can’t show Pacquiao some new tricks to learn.

I know Pacquiao’s getting up there in age at 30, but he should be able to learn some new things. I’m telling you, if Pacquiao tries that in and out jazz against Cotto, he’s going to get timed and drilled each time Pacquiao comes in. Pacquiao is so predictable it isn’t even funny. He skips around on the outside and then jumps in to try and land.

It’s when Pacquiao comes forward leading with his right hook that Cotto will greet him with a straight right hand down the middle. All Cotto has to do is block the right hook with his left hand each time and drill him with the fight. Pacquiao is right hook happy now and seems to be overusing in his past few fights.

He got away with it because he was fighting an energy drained Oscar De La Hoya and an unprepared Ricky Hatton. Cotto, however, will be ready. He’ll see what I’ve seen and realize that all he has to do is block Pacquiao’s right hook and drill him each time Manny comes rushing forward. Pacquiao hasn’t had to deal with a fighter that uses a jab very often in his past few fights.

Diaz and Hatton were mostly looking to land big power shots and De La Hoya was too weak after the 1st round to put up a fight. Cotto, although clearly weakened due to the 145 pound catch weight, will be jabbing Pacquiao repeatedly and waiting for Pacquiao to throw his right hook.

Pacquiao’s left hand is easy to predict because he telegraphs by moving forward as he’s getting ready to throw it. Cotto will block the shots to and fire back with right hands. Roach better try and teach Pacquiao to keep his eyes open when he punches because he’s going to get hurt if he tries that amateurish punching against Cotto. Roach may try to teach Pacquiao not to get hit, but it’s not possible.

Pacquiao is too predictable and crude with his fighting style to avoid getting hit. He always runs forward when he attacks and like I said, his use of his right hook as his lead punch is a given nowadays. Roach teaches Pacquiao that one punch and now that’s all Manny throws.

It works against fighters with no defense like Hatton, but not against a skilled fighter. Cotto is going to destroy Pacquiao if he tries that old tired trick and stick it up his backside.

Hatton will fight Pacquiao again second time around
source: boxingnews24.com

Hatton will fight Pacquiao again second time around

Manchester legend Ricy Hatton has claimed that he will fight again according the the sun. However, the Hitman stated that he will not be fighting Amir Khan; due to circumstances involving Khan’s promoter, Frank Warren. Hatton also stated that a fight with Khan could happen in the future, if Khan is still at his level. Hatton seems to think Khan may meet his match very soon and get knocked out.

I am personally over joyed at Ricky’s announcement. I am sure we will see him rise straight back to the top level in boxing. He said the only title left for him is the pound for pound title and that is the one he will chase. We all know that the loss to Pacquiao was of no means of Hatton’s quality. He lost because he was over trained, past his peak and left in a mentally shaken state by trainer and poet, Floyd Mayweather Snr.

Floyd Mayweather Snr really gave Hatton as worse preparation as he possibly could for the Pacquiao fight. Hatton might as well have had Paul Chuckle in his corner and used his younger brother Barry as a sparring partner, as I have said before. If Ricky was at his peak and had a half decent trainer in his corner we all know Pacquiao would not last three rounds with the big punching Manchester man, who is often compared to the legend Roberto Duran.

Anyway, less of Paul Chuckle. Who will he fight next? I would advise Hatton to go for one of the young upcoming unbeaten lads. Maybe Alexander Devon. Just as a warm up. Assuming he got through that he might then work towards a rematch with Pacquiao and even Mayweather.

If Cotto beats Pacquiao and Marquez beats Mayweather, he has a huge chance of getting a rematch with either of them. I also believe if the referee at the Mayweather fight did not go out of his way to shake Hattons rhythm, Hatton would have knocked him out. Long live the King.

Hatton will fight Pacquiao again second time around
source: boxingnews24.com

Pacquiao or Cotto can take $40,000 WBC strap FREE

Pacquiao or Cotto can take $40,000 WBC strap FREE

To hear Don Jose Sulaiman, 78 year old President For Life of the World Boxing Council, tell it, the newly created sparkling bauble dubbed the organization’s “Diamond Belt” will add glitz and glamor to the already hot Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto Nov. 14 bout.

And not that money has ever been any consideration to these brilliant fighters or to their promoter Robert Arum but the price is right for the belt which Sulaiman said cost about $40,000 to manufacture.

Give me an F.

Give me an R.

Give men an E.

Oh, hell, give me another E.

Thus, a nimble navigator such as the soon to be age 78 Top Rank Top Honcho could have Pacman fight the Puerto Rican for the WBC’s new belt and keep $300,000 in his own pocket rather than fork it over to Paco Valcarcel and the WBO where Cotto is the welterweight champion.

Sulaiman, for his part, prefers to emphasize the uniqueness of the jewel encrusted bauble which he said he and his son Mauricio thought up.

“This is for very special fights between very special, elite fighters only,” Sulaiman told me Wednesday by telephone from his Mexico City home. “Winning this belt, especially the very first one, would like Germany capturing the World Cup or the Dallas Cowboys winning the Super Bowl.

“I should also inform you that when an elite fighter wins the Diamond Belt, he cannot lose it. It is his to keep forever. So this also makes it very special. My son and I looked at a big fight like Joe Calzaghe-Bernard Hopkins, two elite fighters, and it was a financial failure. The public saw there was nothing at stake other than victory, there was no title belt on the line.

“We like to be evolutionary at the WBC and this special belt brings special attention to the fighter who wins it. I spoke with Arum about this, he very much likes the idea but took no position at all. He did like the idea.”

Sulaiman labeled Manny and Miguel as historic fighters completely embraced by their respective countries.

“I think both are supreme heroes in their lands,” Sulaiman said. “Manny is easily the most famous athlete ever from the Philippines. Cotto is a supreme hero and beloved in Puerto Rico.”

So what happens if the WBO belt held now by Cotto is also up for grabs?

“No problem for us,” Sulaiman said. “If the WBO is involved, fine. If not, then it is also fine.’

Clearly, Sulaiman would dearly love to have Pacquiao accepting a formal presentation of the Diamond Belt at the 2009 WBC Convention in South Korea. Little problem there, though, as the WBC confab is slated for Nov. 1-8.

They say diamonds are forever.

I’m starting to think the what belts, if any, will Cotto and Pacman fight for saga is also forever.

Please do not confuse the Diamond Belt with the garish, tacky Trainer's Trophy won by Coach Freddie Roach over Floyd Mayweather Sr.

As I reported exclusively on a who cares basis, that prestigious gonfalon was found in the dumpster behind Nacho's Bowling Alley and Auto Reupholstery Shop on the busy commerical section of Hollister Avenue in sunny Goleta.

Promoter Golden Boy spent $37.32 to have the trophy reglazed and I hear that Coach Roach said it now makes a fine doorstopper at the Wild Card Gym.

Naturally, the Goldens made Top Rank share the big expense.
source: examiner.com

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According to People's Voices favored Manny Pacquiao:

Barrera, Morales, Marquez was devastated by Manny Pacman Pacquiao, all those four provided this lifetime with most of it's fights. If you want to be the best boxing fighter, you must be a good boxer with a strong heart, and those four have it in spades, and I salute them for their courage and willingness to fight the poud for pound king.

Manny Pacquiao is great boxer gifted with speed and power plus brave heart and high spiritual energy to win a boxing fight. Manny's destiny is already written in the stars no one can debate that he is the only one boxing champion. Manny past was not really easy as what he is having now, his poverty before is not hindrance to become the greatest boxer of the world. According to his history, he is a construction worker doing the mixing cements in a shovel at age 17 while fighting for a prize of 2 dollars in manila, he also sell boiled egg everynight and buys food of what he will earn for that night.

According to People's Voices favored Miguel Cotto:

Miguel Cotto will destroy Manny Pacquiao and he will be doing it in few rounds. Pacquiao brings his biggest mistake in his life provoking Cotto out his 2nd mistake will be showing up to the boxing ring still thinking hes has a chance his 3rd mistake will be getting knocked out by Cotto Pac will lose the fight

4th mistake = not apologizing to cotto for giving his wife a great time a few hours later that night.

This is just a tune-up fight for Pacquiao as for Marquez is for Mayweather.

Which will soon see, two best pound for pound fighters going at it, but for now.. pacquiao and mayweather will finish up knocking out their "light work" aka cotto, and marquez.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto tickets go on sale

Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto tickets go on sale

Tickets for the Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao showdown, called "Firepower," will go on sale Monday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. The mega-fight is scheduled for Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Fans who register their email address on the Top Rank website will be able to purchase their tickets up to 48 hours prior to August 17.

Tickets are priced at $1,000, $750, $500, $300 and $150. Sales in the $1,000, $750, $500 and $300 ranges are limited to 10 per person. The $150 tickets are limited to two per person, with a total ticket limit of 12 tickets per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or go to www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Miguel Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) of Puerto Rico is the WBO welterweight champion, and a top 10 pound for pound fighter, while Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) of the Philippines is the IBO and Ring junior welterweight champion, and the best pound for pound fighter in boxing today. The two will meet at a contracted maximum weight of 145 pounds, with Cotto's WBO welterweight title on the line. If Pacquiao wins, he will have earned a historic seventh belt in seven different weight classes. No boxer in the history of the sport has accomplished such a feat. The recently retired Oscar de la Hoya is the only other boxer who has won six titles in six weight classes.

Cotto has begun training for his showdown this past week, while Pacquiao anticipates starting his training around the middle of September. The Filipino phenom is an early 2-1 betting favorite among oddsmakers, however, Cotto appears to be the biggest fighter that Pacquiao will have ever faced come fight night on November 14.

Cotto vs Pacquiao tickets for sale

Since the day the Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao showdown was announced in late July, I have been inundated with questions about when tickets will go on sale for the Nov. 14 superfight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and how much will they cost. I've also been asked repeatedly about whether Cotto's welterweight title will be at stake.

Now, I have the answers.

Top Rank announced Monday that tickets for the fight -- dubbed "Firepower" -- will go on sale Monday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.

They are priced at $1,000, $750, $500, $300 and $150 (not including applicable service charges). Ticket sales in the $1,000, $750, $500 and $300 ranges are limited to 10 per person. The $150 tickets are limited to two per person, with a total ticket limit of 12 tickets per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or go to www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) and Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) will meet at a contracted maximum weight of 145 pounds. There has been quite a bit of discussion about whether Cotto's WBO welterweight title will be on the line.

Pacquiao, the reigning lineal junior welterweight champion after knocking out Ricky Hatton in the second round in May, and trainer Freddie Roach want the title at stake because a victory would give Pacquiao titles in a record seven weight classes (flyweight, junior featherweight, featherweight, junior lightweight, lightweight, junior welterweight and welterweight).

Cotto has been reluctant to put the title up because he is coming in under the division limit of 147 pounds. However, at 145 it's still a welterweight fight, so logically the belt would be at stake. Nontitle bouts are only fought when a titleholder is heavier than the division's maximum weight limit.

But whether Cotto balks or not, the belt is going to be at stake, somebody closely involved in fight told me Monday. Whether Cotto will give up the title or be stripped and Pacquiao will fight for the vacant belt is unclear. Cotto could also just defend the title (which is what he should do). Whatever scenario plays out, my source said the title will "definitely" be at stake at least for Pacquiao. So if he wins, he'll get the belt and all the Pacquiao worshippers can rest easy. Your man can make history.

I'm no huge fan of all the alphabet titles, but there is an exception to every rule and this fight is it. Keep this in mind -- without the title on the line, it's still a must-see fight between two of boxing's best and most exciting fighters. But I'd like to see Pacquiao have a shot at the statistical milestone of winning titles in seven divisions even if all the titles in today's era have watered things down. That said, if it was so easy to win titles in seven divisions wouldn't everyone be doing it? Fact is, nobody has ever done it and I'd like to see Pacquiao at least have the opportunity to set the record and for Cotto to do his best to keep him from doing it.

Anyway, back to the tickets for a minute. Top Rank spokesman Lee Samuels told ESPN.com that there would be "under 5,000" tickets available in the public sale. The rest of the approximately 10,000 tickets are earmarked for Top Rank customers, the fighter camps, the MGM, fight sponsors and HBO (which will televise the bout on HBO PPV for $49.95 if you can't get tickets).

Top Rank is using some of its tickets for a promotion on its Web site in which you can buy tickets ahead of the public sale. If you register at http://www.toprank.com/Secure/SignUp/ you will be e-mailed a link and code to purchase tickets up to 48 hours before the they go on sale to the public.

There will also be a four-city media tour to promote the bout. It kicks off Sept. 10 with an open-to-the-public news conference at Yankee Stadium. On Sept. 12, the tour moves to Cotto's hometown in Caguas, Puerto Rico, where there will be another public event. Then it's off to San Francisco, where there will be a public event at AT&T Park on Sept. 13 following the Giants game. The tour concludes with a press-only event Sept. 14 in Los Angeles.

Top 10 reasons why Juan Manuel Marquez may defeat Floyd Mayweather, Jr

On September 19, 2009, unanimous current number 2 pound-for-pound fighter, Juan Manuel Marquez, will face former number 1 boxing retiree, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Vegas odds have the fight favoring Mayweather by a heavy margin, but here are my top 10 reasons why the odds-makers may be wrong and why Marquez may defeat Mayweather, Jr.:

Number 10. Tale of the tape. With the exception of a reach advantage that Mayweather rarely uses in his favor, there is only a one inch height advantage. It is assumed that Floyd, Jr. will rehydrate more after the official weigh-in, but not that much more. I do not expect to see a naturally bigger Mayweather in the ring next month because he simply cannot sacrifice speed in favor of power against Marquez. In "short," this will not be a big guy v. little guy fight, which works to Marquez's advantage.

Number 9. Roger Mayweather. Without question, Uncle May needs mad props for training an exceptional athlete--his nephew. Team preparation was not all that impressive against a declining Oscar De La Hoya though, and a win against the overrated Ricky Hatton came down to nothing more than baiting predictable Rick to walk chin first into a check hook. Team Mayweather also has Roger's recent legal problems as a distraction. Camp drama is never a good thing when preparing to fight anyone let alone an elite class warrior like Marquez.

Number 8. Mayweather's ribs. If we believe him, then Mayweather suffered a rib injury in training camp that caused the original fight date to be postponed. Everything is fine just two months later? If the rib injury is real, then Mayweather will have a chink in the armor that can be exposed.

Number 7. Nacho Beristain. Nacho is part trainer, part drill sergeant. Not that Marquez needs to be motivated, but he will come into the fight absolutely prepared for battle--physically and mentally.

Number 6. Chinny chin-chin. Marquez is like those one of those old Weeble Wobble toys. He goes down, but always pops back up. No man has ever earned a knockout of any variety over Marquez. Aside from Ricky Hatton leading with his chin, Floyd hasn't knocked anyone out since Sharmba Mitchell in November 2005. Don't expect Mayweather to be the first man to knock Marquez out.

Number 5. Work ethic. See also No. 6 above. Like Mayweather, Marquez may be a natural counterpuncher, but he is also a pressure fighter who makes his opponents work every round. If Mayweather cannot knock him out, then Money May better be ready to work for the full 36 minutes.

Number 4. Momentum. See also No. 5 above. A significant portion of Marquez's knockouts have come in the last half of his fights and he is coming off two great wins over Juan Diaz (TKO 9) and Joel Casamayor (TKO 11). He simply will not fade down the stretch like Oscar De La Hoya did.

Number 3. Ring intelligence. Both men have Ph.D.'s in pugilism; however, Marquez has shown that there isn't a fighter who he can't match intellectual wits with. Juan Diaz punished Marquez until Juan Manuel figured him. Once that happened, it was game over for the Baby Bull.

Number 2. Ring rust. Mayweather hasn't fought since December 2007. Up to that point, he was on about a two fight per year average. If his defensive mastery has deteriorated in any way, Marquez will exploit it.

Number 1. Manny Pacquiao. It is safe to say that Marquez is not looking past the Mayweather fight; however, he must fully understand that the only realistic shot he has to secure another date with Pacquiao is by defeating Floyd, Jr. A loss to Mayweather would be catastrophic to that goal and Marquez is as focused as any fighter in the sport today. Some may argue with this point, but Marquez and Pacquiao are better fighters today than they were before they fought each other. They may be rivals, but the hell they both walked through during the 24 rounds that they faced each other was an invaluable education in heart and guts. I'm not sure that Floyd, Jr. is not already looking beyond Marquez to a bigger potential payday with Manny.

Those are my top 10 reasons why Juan Manuel Marquez may defeat Floyd Mayweather, Jr. next month. On Wednesday, I will publish my Top 10 reasons why Mayweather may defeat Marquez. Is it September yet?

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I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT MIGUEL WOULD KNOCKOUT PACQUIAO

Having worked with the likes of Thomas Hearns, Oscar De La Hoya and Lennox Lewis, world-class trainer Emanuel Steward is no stranger to talent. Working double duty as an HBO commentator as well as the trainer for heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, Steward's time is limited so it's not often that he's willing to take on new fighters. However, recently, Steward announced that he's eager to work with WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto to help him prepare for his highly-anticipated clash with Manny Pacquiao. In fact, Steward is so confident of his abilities as a trainer and Cotto's skills as a fighter, he's virtually guaranteed a knockout victory on November 14 if the two were to team up. "If we reach an agreement to work together, I have no doubt that Miguel would knockout Pacquiao," Steward revealed in a recent interview with Carlos Gonzalez of Primera Hora.


Although Steward has admitted that Manny Pacquiao will go down as one of the all-time great fighters in the sport, he also believes that Miguel Cotto has the tools to defeat the Filipino superstar. "I'm one of the few people that gives Miguel a big chance in that fight because of his boxing. Miguel is perhaps the best body puncher in the sport. I have seen some things that I can improve and I know that he can knock him out," Steward stated. The world-class trainer also points to the fact that Cotto is a tough fighter who's willing to face anyone, as evidenced by his last bout against Joshua Clottey, where he fought through adversity and still won the fight despite suffering a nasty cut over his eye. "I'm a big fan of Miguel because he never refuses to fight the best. No other boxer would accept that fight [against Clottey] much less continue fighting with an injury like that. They don't give Miguel the credit he deserves and I know that many people don't give him a chance to win against Pacquiao, but I do," he continued.

Cotto trains ahead of Pacquiao

Cotto trains ahead of Pacquiao

MANILA, Philippines - His fight with Manny Pacquiao is still 11 weeks away and a handful of kinks have yet to be ironed out, but that has not stopped Miguel Cotto from plunging into training mode.

The Puerto Rican WBO welterweight champ started sweating it out on Monday, running at the Freire de Cidra Stadium in his hometown of Caguas, and capped his first practice by working on the heavy bags, according to Examiner.com's Ricardo Lois.

Cotto is scheduled to face Pacquiao on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas in a fight that is not only several months away but also a couple of issues from being formalized. Most of the kinks center on the catch weight, with Cotto saying he will only stake his title only if the match is pegged at 147 pounds.

Promoter Bob Arum announced that the fight would be at a 145 lb catch weight.

Cotto breezed through the initial hurdles set for him by trainer Joe Santiago.

"I feel good to be starting," Cotto told Carlos Gonzalez of Primera Hora. "I am going to take things little by little, working three days a week. I needed to be in the gym again."

Pacquiao, meanwhile, is busy honoring numerous commitments in the country.

Team Pacquiao has already announced an eight-week camp for the Cotto bout. And part of that camp could be spent away from trainer Freddie Roach's Wild Card gym in Hollywood.

Arum has advised Pacquiao, an early 2-1 favorite in betting, to spend the first half of his training outside the United States for tax considerations.

Meanwhile, Roger Mayweather, trainer and uncle of returning former world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., has been arrested and charged with two felonies by the Las Vegas Police Department.

Roger, who was freed Monday after posting a $13,000 bail, was accused of coercion and battery with strangulation by professional female boxer Melissa St. Vil.

source: inquirer.net

Pacquiao Taking it Easy Way To The Top

I was going to write a well documented article on the marketability and quality of many young boxing talents around the globe, from countries such as Britain, USA, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Then I realized, hey, I need the hits. So, I’m going to have a bit of a rant about Pacquiao. Why is he building a legacy out of nothing. Yes, the non boxing fans will be fooled by his opponents disadvantages but experts such as myself certainly are not.

De La Hoya was shot. Dead at the weight and Roach knew it. That’s why he chose to fight him. Hatton was under prepared and past his peak and was vulnerable to big shots. Marquez, arguably beat the Filipino twice, in two bouts which PacMan Marquez did not win. So, you can see why I am not rushing to put Pacquiao at the top of Boxingnews24’s p4p list. I’d sooner have Jerry Hackney on it. Of course, Pacquiao is a good boxer, but that’s as far as I’ll go.

He is preparing to fight Cotto, who, as a matter of fact is also being forced to shed the weight and come in two pounds under the maximum welterweight limit which the bout is taking place at. That’s fair enough, however, Cotto has been forced to place his welterweight title on the line because Pacquiao wants to win his 7th title in as many divisions. Maybe this works in Pac land but for everyone else this is daylight robbery.

Ricky Hatton Speaks

It has been three months since Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton (45-2, 32 KOs) lost inside two rounds to Manny Pacquiao at the MGM in Las Vegas. Until now, the 30-year-old former IBF, WBA and IBO light welterweight and WBA welterweight champion has been tight lipped about his boxing future and discussion about the devastating loss to Pacquiao in May. He has shunned all media requests for interview and discussion about his boxing future but today in the UK gave his fans some insight into his thoughts about the Pacquiao fight and his future with a full length interview on Sky Sports News. He stated, “There has been so much written about me in recent weeks that has been untrue that I thought it was about time I started doing some interviews and clearing up the issues I am reading about on a daily basis.”

On the Manny Pacquiao defeat, Hatton was quite open and frank about his preparation for the fight and stated, “To be honest when I walked to the ring on the night of the fight I knew I had left my best preparation in the gym three weeks previous. Before I went to the US to finish my training my weight was spot on and I felt great but when I arrived I think I had left everything in the gym in the UK. I knew my sparring in Las Vegas had not gone well and when I entered the ring I remember saying to myself that all I needed was one big shot and I could take out Manny and that was my hope. I knew it was going to be a big ask and by the time the first knockdown came it was Pacquiao that had landed fifty eight punches on me and I just couldn’t get into the rhythm I wanted to. I had my hands held low and everything was all wrong. It was a devastating loss and I still haven’t watched the fight and not sure when I will be ready to see the fight. It went from my best training camp in the UK to my worst ever camp when I overdid it in the last three weeks. That is the only things that niggles me about the fight and calling it a day. I know with better preparation I could have done better.”

When asked about his future in boxing he added, “I must admit when I see young lads get knocked out now it sends a shiver down my spine. I haven’t decided whether to carry on boxing or not but I know that I am going to have a good long rest from the sport before deciding either way. I have been doing this professional game of boxing now for 13-years and I have crammed 47 fights in that 13-years and they have been some tough fights. I have never been a master of defence and so those 47 fights have been exactly that – tough fights. I just think for the time being I have just had enough of it, for the time being. I am just going to enjoy the time with the family and my son Campbell and put my feet up. If one day I wake up and think I am ready to get the gloves back on, then I will return, but likewise-if that date doesn’t come, I won’t return and I know I have only been beaten by the two best pound for pound fighters in the world by Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquaio and there is no shame in that. I have won 5 world titles in two weight divisions and had a post war record crowd of 56,000 at the City of Manchester Stadium so I can hold my head up high. I may give it another go after a good rest but I will have to say watch this space and wait and see. At the moment I am not thinking about boxing and just getting on with my promoting.”

When questioned about a possible match with new WBA 140 pound champion Amir Khan he stated, “I am delighted for Amir–he has really turned his career around after a bad defeat and his performance was deserved for all his efforts. He is a wonderful talent and is on the start of his career. If I do decide to continue then this is a fight that would be a big night for British boxing, but it is well documented about my problems with Frank Warren and it would be a non starter unless I promoted it and not Frank. It all depends on whether I decide to continue boxing again however.”