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LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Seven-division world champion, No. 1 pound for pound kingpin, boxing's top attraction, the best fighter of his era...call him what you want, but one thing is certain, boxing has a bonafide superhero and his name is spelled:
Las Vegas,Nevada --- (L-R) Six-time world champion pound-for-pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao,General Santos,Philippines and three-time world champion and the pride of Puerto Rico Miguel Cotto, Caguas, Puerto Rico weigh in( Pacquiao 144 lb,Cotto 145 lb) for their upcoming "FIREPOWER" World Welterweight championship fight. Pacquiao vs Cotto is promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions,Cotto Promotions,MGM Grand and Tecate, will take place, Saturday,November 14 at the sold out MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be available live on HBO Pay Per View. --- Photo Credit : Chris Farina/Top Rank
Las Vegas, Nevada --- (L-R) Six-time world champion pound-for-pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao,General Santos,Philippines and three-time world champion and the pride of Puerto Rico Miguel Cotto, Caguas, Puerto Rico pose during the final press conference for their upcoming "FIREPOWER" World Welterweight championship fight. Pacquiao vs Cotto is promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions,Cotto Promotions,MGM Grand and Tecate, will take place, Saturday,November 14 at the sold out MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be available live on HBO Pay Per View. --- Photo Credits : Chris Farina/Top Rank
Los Angeles,Calif. --- (L-R) Undefeated No. 1 contender son of the legend Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.,Culiacan,Mexico and Troy Rowland,Grand Rapids,Mich. pose during a media day for their upcoming Middleweight special attraction fight on the undercard of "Firepower" Pacquiao vs Cotto. Pacquiao vs Cotto is promoted by Top Rank, in association with MGM Grand and Tecate and will take place, Saturday,November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and be available live on HBO Pay Per View. - Photo Credits : Chris Farina - Top Rank
LAS VEGAS - The late great boxing trainer Eddie Futch, who counted six world heavyweight champions as his pupils, always said a fighter's corner played an essential role in a competitive fight's outcome. With stakes high for the Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto fight on Saturday, November 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena live on HBO Pay-Per-View®, today's most decorated trainers give their insight into the match-up and whether or not the experienced corner of Manny Pacquiao, with esteemed trainer Freddie Roach, will out-perform the lesser known Cotto corner lead by Joe Santiago. Hear from the experts themselves as they breakdown and predict the outcome of this tremendous fight.
Hollywood,Ca. --- "STANDING ROOM ONLY" --- Six-time world champion pound-for-pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao(R),General Santos,Philippines hits the mitts with trainer Freddie Roach(L) during a huge media day at a jam-packed,standing room only Wildcard Boxing Club in Hollywood Wednesday. Pacquiao is in town preparing for his upcoming "FIREPOWER" World Welterweight championship fight against three-time world champion and the pride of Puerto Rico Miguel Cotto, Caguas, Puerto Rico. Pacquiao vs Cotto is promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions,Cotto Promotions,MGM Grand and Tecate, will take place, Saturday,November 14 at the sold out MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be available live on HBO Pay Per View. --- Photos Credit : Chris Farina/Top Rank
Las Vegas, Nevada --- "TEAMWORK" --- Three-time world champion and the pride of Puerto Rico, Miguel Cotto(ctr), Caguas, Puerto Rico is attended to by trainer Joe Santiago(L) and camp coordinator Bryan Perez(R) in Las Vegas during final preparations for his upcoming "FIREPOWER" World Welterweight championship fight against six-time world champion pound-for-pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao,General Santos,Philippines. Pacquiao vs Cotto is promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions,Cotto Promotions,MGM Grand and Tecate, will take place, Saturday,November 14 at the sold out MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be available live on HBO Pay Per View. --- Photo Credits : Chris Farina/Top Rank
Although boxing and betting experts are bestowing their beliefs and bank accounts on a Manny Pacquiao victory over Miguel Cotto on Saturday November 14, Miguel Cotto believes differently and boxing history books tell a different story as there have been many a Puerto Rican fighter-from an island rich in producing infamous boxing champions-who have come in the underdog and walked away with the upset victory. Cotto looks to keep the tradition of these former Puerto Rican fighters alive by doing the same to Pacquiao when they meet in one of the most exciting boxing battles of the year.
Las Vegas,Nevada ---"COTTO HITS LAS VEGAS" --- Fans welcome three-time world champion and the pride of Puerto Rico, Miguel Cotto(R), Caguas, Puerto Rico as he arrives in Las Vegas to prepare for his upcoming "FIREPOWER" World Welterweight championship fight against six-time world champion pound-for-pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao,General Santos,Philippines. Pacquiao vs Cotto is promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions,Cotto Promotions,MGM Grand and Tecate, will take place, Saturday,November 14 at the sold out MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be available live on HBO Pay Per View. --- Photo Credit : Chris Farina/Top Rank
TAMPA, FL - The near 90 degree Florida heatdid not stop fans and media members from showing up in droves for Miguel Cotto's Tampa training camp today for his final open workout before he heading to Las Vegas his November 14 fight against Manny Pacquiao. The Puerto Rican powerhouse celebrated his 29th birthday with the biggest media day of his professional boxing career reinforcing the magnitude of his pending date with Pacquiao. Cotto showed the crowd that he is ready to prove himself when he faces Pacquiao in the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and live on HBO Pay-Per-View®. Below please find quotes from Cotto and his team.