Miguel Cotto Says Training Switch Was Worth It
By Mark Vester
WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto says the decision to move his training camp from Puerto Rico to Tampa, Florida - was well worth it. His results in camp have gone beyond his expectations and he plans to show up in full force on June 13 when he defends the title against Joshua Clottey at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Cotto wanted to get away from the many distractions in Puerto Rico. It was the right time to leave. After the brawl with his uncle/ex-trainer Evangelista Cotto, the local media was swarming over his every move. Still, he says the move was not easy.
"It wasn't an easy decision, but I'm fine. Being here [in Florida] has given me a lot of advantages [while preparing] for the fight. It's bascially the same type of training that I've done for my previous fights - but I'm much more focused. Training here really helps with the mental aspect of camp because I have less distractions," Cotto said.
New trainer Joe Santiago has worked out better than expected. Miguel Diaz was let go as the cutman. and have yet to hire a replacement. Miguel is going over several possible names.
"Thank God we have matched up very well. It is not the first time that I've worked with him. So far, everything is good and I'm staying with him," Cotto said. "We have several names on the list [for a new cutman] and we are in the decision making process to see who will be the cutman for the fight."
Cotto and his team will leave Florida and arrive in New York on June 7.
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