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August 9, 2009
August 8, 2009
no doubt that cotto will knockout pacquiao
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.
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.
August 5, 2009
Cotto trains ahead of Pacquiao
Cotto trains ahead of Pacquiao
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.
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
August 4, 2009
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.”
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