Cotto, Pacquiao to meet Nov. 14

LAKERS_520 · 07-20-2009, 04:46 PM

deal has been completed for boxing's biggest fight of the fall: A showdown between pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and welterweight titleholder Miguel Cotto.

Pacquiao and Cotto, two of boxing's most popular and crowd-pleasing fighters, will meet at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Nov. 14 (HBO PPV), Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told ESPN.com on Monday.

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"It's done," said Arum, who was back at work in his Las Vegas office after a vacation in London and Italy and attending a wedding in Israel. "While I was away I reached a verbal agreement with each side. Pacquiao committed to the fight this weekend and Cotto the week before while I was in Israel. I was on the phone all the time trying to get this done."

Arum said his attorney, Michael Heitner, was preparing the documents for signatures.

"But everything is agreed or I wouldn't say what I am saying," Arum said. "The weight, the percentages, the guarantees -- it's all agreed to."

Although the percentage split was not disclosed, Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) will receive more than 50 percent of the money. That was never a serious sticking point, however. The key holdup had been the contract weight.

Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs), a titleholder at 147 pounds, had agreed to drop below the welterweight limit for the fight. Pacquiao, the 140-pound junior welterweight champion, wanted him to come all the way down to 143 pounds. Cotto refused. Ultimately, they agreed on a 145-pound maximum weight.

Pacquiao, 30, the national hero of the Philippines, scored a sensational knockout of Ricky Hatton to win the junior welterweight title on May 2 at the MGM Grand. The victory gave Pacquiao a world championship in a record-tying sixth weight division.

Cotto, 28, of Puerto Rico, is coming off a bloody split decision victory in a title defense against Joshua Clottey on June 13 at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Given their penchant for all-action brawls, Arum said he had high expectations that Cotto and Pacquiao would produce another memorable fight.

"I'm really excited because it's a real fight. These are two real warriors," Arum said. "Whichever way this fight goes, I think it's going to be a classic because of the way these guys fight. There where will be a lot of engagement. They're great fighters. Cotto and Pacquiao are gutty guys. If you want blood and action and excitement, this is the fight."

Arum said tickets would go on sale in late August followed by a three-city press tour.

"I want to get it done the week after Labor Day so I don't interfere with the Floyd Mayweather-Juan Manuel Marquez fight," he said. "I don't want [Golden Boy Promotions] saying I jumped them."

Arum said the tentative tour schedule would be Sept. 9 in Los Angeles, Sept. 10 in New York and Sept. 12 in San Juan.

"Pacquiao and Cotto are both very pumped up for the fight," he said.

YoUnG CaLi · 07-20-2009, 05:06 PM

Lmaoo....now what is shane going 2 do??? Because is Manny wins this he's going to get the winner of PBF and JMM.....so manny is locked up 4 atleast 18 months......if cotto wins I doubt mosley is going to want cotto and then he might get the winner of floyd and. JMM but the that another 6-8 months after the fight..let alone the last couple of months he's been down after the margarito fight....he should just fight Paul Williams,takt that L and retire cuz he's wack.......

Anyways, yet again I have 2 go against my fellow rican.....my uncles are going 2 be pissed but mannys to fast...like speed means a lot in boxing but it can be controlled, but not in this case.....I see stopage.....maybe KO.....Cotto didn't look good against clottey to me.....that jennings guy really didn't show me nuttin cuz he's a bum......so my prediction, manny in less then 5....lol...

same2step · 07-20-2009, 11:06 PM

respect to Manny for stepping up, I think he probably stepped in and said enough is enough forget Arum and forget Roach Make the fuckin fight happen

145 is a good weight for Cotto BUT coming off a tough fight with Clottey and a nasty cut...this fight is much too soon for him IMO, right now I would pick Pacman 7th round TKO but I think Cotto can get to Pacman and rock him because Pacman defense is not that great, Clottey defense is as tough as it gets and he was able to rock Clottey a few times so Cotto does have a chance I know everybody will be riding that Pacman bandwagon

topballer87 · 07-21-2009, 12:04 AM

manny is the man

YoungArty · 07-21-2009, 12:30 AM

fight of cottos career

i think dudes is overlooking the importance of having a good trainer..right now i heard cotto's trainer is a yes man..it will be crucial cause even the cut man for cotto in the clottey fight did a horrible job on his cut

LAKERS_520 · 07-21-2009, 01:48 AM

Cotto has the power to KO Manny but hittin him is gonna be tough considering his foot speed and them lighting fast jabs that have alot of power behind em

I got my money on Cotto though

theintg · 07-21-2009, 02:33 AM

Hopefully the winner of this fight(Pacquiao cough cough!) takes the winner of JMM and Mayweather(Mayweather cough! cough!)

lil wayne26 · 07-21-2009, 11:16 AM

mosley should of got the fight instead of cotto - cotto looked horrible aginst clotty

YoungArty · 07-21-2009, 12:04 PM

because of the cut ^^

cotto was dominating before the cut

heat27 · 07-21-2009, 02:30 PM

cotto timing shots will stop manny speed
cotto by ko

heat27 · 07-21-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil wayne26

mosley should of got the fight instead of cotto - cotto looked horrible aginst clotty

he looked way better then the AM fight
he defense was way better and he didnt get hit with upper cuts
plus he had a nasty cut he couldnt see
i surprise cotto didnt get KO cause of that cut

G - DuP · 07-21-2009, 02:34 PM

im a fan of cotto, i reckon he had a poor fight against clottey mainly becuase of that cut (which could have stopped the fight)..i want cotto to win, but i just can't see it..pacquiao dismantled de la hoya and hatton..it's gonna be the best fight this year hands down.

i HOPE my nigga cotto wins but i THINK pacquiao will take it

heat27 · 07-21-2009, 02:39 PM

DLH was drained and hatton fought like a stupid child
cotto not dumb like hatton he not goin to come in with no head movement
and jump into pacman punches
plus cotto can box and has a underrated jab
hatton doesnt have that

lil wayne26 · 07-21-2009, 03:32 PM

Pacman going to KO this dude 8or9 round pacman going to open that cut

G4tti · 07-21-2009, 03:35 PM

Everyone just wants to see Pacquiao vs Mayweather.

G - DuP · 07-21-2009, 04:29 PM

personally i thin mayweather is one of the most overated boxers in history..he ducked fighters like cotto and would not fight anybody he thought could beat him..

BrebYayo · 07-22-2009, 12:36 AM

^^well if mayweather wins he gonna have to go against pacman or cotto..unless he go back into retirement which i doubt..personally i wanna see floyd vs. pacman that will be a blockbuster fight

07-20-2009, 04:46 PM	#1
LAKERS_520 Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nu Yawwk Posts: 3,223 Repped: 296 Repped 2,070 Times in 540 Posts Neg Reps: 13 Neg Repped at 55 Times in 44 Posts	Cotto, Pacquiao to meet Nov. 14 Cotto, Pacquiao to meet Nov. 14 deal has been completed for boxing's biggest fight of the fall: A showdown between pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and welterweight titleholder Miguel Cotto. Pacquiao and Cotto, two of boxing's most popular and crowd-pleasing fighters, will meet at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Nov. 14 (HBO PPV), Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told ESPN.com on Monday. CottoPacquiao "It's done," said Arum, who was back at work in his Las Vegas office after a vacation in London and Italy and attending a wedding in Israel. "While I was away I reached a verbal agreement with each side. Pacquiao committed to the fight this weekend and Cotto the week before while I was in Israel. I was on the phone all the time trying to get this done." Arum said his attorney, Michael Heitner, was preparing the documents for signatures. "But everything is agreed or I wouldn't say what I am saying," Arum said. "The weight, the percentages, the guarantees -- it's all agreed to." Although the percentage split was not disclosed, Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) will receive more than 50 percent of the money. That was never a serious sticking point, however. The key holdup had been the contract weight. Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs), a titleholder at 147 pounds, had agreed to drop below the welterweight limit for the fight. Pacquiao, the 140-pound junior welterweight champion, wanted him to come all the way down to 143 pounds. Cotto refused. Ultimately, they agreed on a 145-pound maximum weight. Pacquiao, 30, the national hero of the Philippines, scored a sensational knockout of Ricky Hatton to win the junior welterweight title on May 2 at the MGM Grand. The victory gave Pacquiao a world championship in a record-tying sixth weight division. Cotto, 28, of Puerto Rico, is coming off a bloody split decision victory in a title defense against Joshua Clottey on June 13 at New York's Madison Square Garden. Given their penchant for all-action brawls, Arum said he had high expectations that Cotto and Pacquiao would produce another memorable fight. "I'm really excited because it's a real fight. These are two real warriors," Arum said. "Whichever way this fight goes, I think it's going to be a classic because of the way these guys fight. There where will be a lot of engagement. They're great fighters. Cotto and Pacquiao are gutty guys. If you want blood and action and excitement, this is the fight." Arum said tickets would go on sale in late August followed by a three-city press tour. "I want to get it done the week after Labor Day so I don't interfere with the Floyd Mayweather-Juan Manuel Marquez fight," he said. "I don't want [Golden Boy Promotions] saying I jumped them." Arum said the tentative tour schedule would be Sept. 9 in Los Angeles, Sept. 10 in New York and Sept. 12 in San Juan. "Pacquiao and Cotto are both very pumped up for the fight," he said. __________________ sbrecords the type of dude to make his girlfriend an account on HHB so they can spend more time together when there apart

07-20-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
same2step Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 6,048 Repped: 281 Repped 59 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 6 Posts	respect to Manny for stepping up, I think he probably stepped in and said enough is enough forget Arum and forget Roach Make the fuckin fight happen 145 is a good weight for Cotto BUT coming off a tough fight with Clottey and a nasty cut...this fight is much too soon for him IMO, right now I would pick Pacman 7th round TKO but I think Cotto can get to Pacman and rock him because Pacman defense is not that great, Clottey defense is as tough as it gets and he was able to rock Clottey a few times so Cotto does have a chance I know everybody will be riding that Pacman bandwagon __________________

07-21-2009, 12:30 AM	#5
YoungArty RIP SEAN TAYLOR Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CAMDEN, NJ nigga fuck wat ya heard Posts: 9,663 Repped: 2,592 Repped 1,558 Times in 733 Posts Neg Reps: 252 Neg Repped at 182 Times in 147 Posts	fight of cottos career i think dudes is overlooking the importance of having a good trainer..right now i heard cotto's trainer is a yes man..it will be crucial cause even the cut man for cotto in the clottey fight did a horrible job on his cut __________________ R.I.P Jim Johnson Joe Budden fans are like Eagle fans towards Mcnabb we can never be grateful towards whatever they do

07-21-2009, 01:48 AM	#6
LAKERS_520 Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nu Yawwk Posts: 3,223 Repped: 296 Repped 2,070 Times in 540 Posts Neg Reps: 13 Neg Repped at 55 Times in 44 Posts	Cotto has the power to KO Manny but hittin him is gonna be tough considering his foot speed and them lighting fast jabs that have alot of power behind em I got my money on Cotto though __________________ sbrecords the type of dude to make his girlfriend an account on HHB so they can spend more time together when there apart

07-21-2009, 02:33 AM	#7
theintg :Norris: Co-Leader Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,335 Repped: 60 Repped 262 Times in 139 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 5 Times in 4 Posts	Hopefully the winner of this fight(Pacquiao cough cough!) takes the winner of JMM and Mayweather(Mayweather cough! cough!) __________________

07-20-2009, 05:06 PM	#2
YoUnG CaLi datalkofcali Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoUtH CaLi Posts: 3,935 Repped: 165 Repped 560 Times in 319 Posts Neg Reps: 24 Neg Repped at 97 Times in 75 Posts	Lmaoo....now what is shane going 2 do??? Because is Manny wins this he's going to get the winner of PBF and JMM.....so manny is locked up 4 atleast 18 months......if cotto wins I doubt mosley is going to want cotto and then he might get the winner of floyd and. JMM but the that another 6-8 months after the fight..let alone the last couple of months he's been down after the margarito fight....he should just fight Paul Williams,takt that L and retire cuz he's wack....... Anyways, yet again I have 2 go against my fellow rican.....my uncles are going 2 be pissed but mannys to fast...like speed means a lot in boxing but it can be controlled, but not in this case.....I see stopage.....maybe KO.....Cotto didn't look good against clottey to me.....that jennings guy really didn't show me nuttin cuz he's a bum......so my prediction, manny in less then 5....lol...

07-21-2009, 12:04 AM	#4
topballer87 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fla Posts: 2,850 Repped: 575 Repped 267 Times in 30 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	manny is the man

07-21-2009, 11:16 AM	#8
lil wayne26 Feel My Pain Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westcoast,ca Posts: 616 Repped: 26 Repped 35 Times in 25 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 10 Times in 9 Posts	mosley should of got the fight instead of cotto - cotto looked horrible aginst clotty __________________ Game time, all I think about is bringing home the trophy

07-21-2009, 12:04 PM	#9
YoungArty RIP SEAN TAYLOR Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CAMDEN, NJ nigga fuck wat ya heard Posts: 9,663 Repped: 2,592 Repped 1,558 Times in 733 Posts Neg Reps: 252 Neg Repped at 182 Times in 147 Posts	because of the cut ^^ cotto was dominating before the cut __________________ R.I.P Jim Johnson Joe Budden fans are like Eagle fans towards Mcnabb we can never be grateful towards whatever they do

07-21-2009, 02:30 PM	#10
heat27 EHNY for life Join Date: May 2006 Location: BRONX,NY Posts: 7,719 Repped: 925 Repped 1,508 Times in 741 Posts Neg Reps: 152 Neg Repped at 154 Times in 120 Posts	cotto timing shots will stop manny speed cotto by ko __________________

07-21-2009, 02:34 PM	#12
G - DuP A.K.A - Junaid Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,821 Repped: 180 Repped 156 Times in 58 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	im a fan of cotto, i reckon he had a poor fight against clottey mainly becuase of that cut (which could have stopped the fight)..i want cotto to win, but i just can't see it..pacquiao dismantled de la hoya and hatton..it's gonna be the best fight this year hands down. i HOPE my nigga cotto wins but i THINK pacquiao will take it __________________

07-21-2009, 02:39 PM	#13
heat27 EHNY for life Join Date: May 2006 Location: BRONX,NY Posts: 7,719 Repped: 925 Repped 1,508 Times in 741 Posts Neg Reps: 152 Neg Repped at 154 Times in 120 Posts	DLH was drained and hatton fought like a stupid child cotto not dumb like hatton he not goin to come in with no head movement and jump into pacman punches plus cotto can box and has a underrated jab hatton doesnt have that __________________

07-21-2009, 03:32 PM	#14
lil wayne26 Feel My Pain Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westcoast,ca Posts: 616 Repped: 26 Repped 35 Times in 25 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 10 Times in 9 Posts	Pacman going to KO this dude 8or9 round pacman going to open that cut __________________ Game time, all I think about is bringing home the trophy

07-21-2009, 03:35 PM	#15
G4tti Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 813 Repped: 279 Repped 296 Times in 122 Posts Neg Reps: 77 Neg Repped at 47 Times in 30 Posts	Everyone just wants to see Pacquiao vs Mayweather.

07-21-2009, 04:29 PM	#16
G - DuP A.K.A - Junaid Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,821 Repped: 180 Repped 156 Times in 58 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	personally i thin mayweather is one of the most overated boxers in history..he ducked fighters like cotto and would not fight anybody he thought could beat him.. __________________

07-22-2009, 12:36 AM	#17
BrebYayo NEW B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NEW B Posts: 1,961 Repped: 600 Repped 184 Times in 79 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	^^well if mayweather wins he gonna have to go against pacman or cotto..unless he go back into retirement which i doubt..personally i wanna see floyd vs. pacman that will be a blockbuster fight __________________

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