Holt wants Face Cotto as the replacement!

Holt to Cotto, HBO and Top rank: “Your replacement is right here, already in New Jersey!” September 02, 2005 - Upon the news that former world title challenger Gianluco Branco 36-1-1(19) suffered a hand injury during training, HBO and Top Rank began looking for a suitable replacement to take on undefeated WBO Jr. Welterweight champion Miguel Cotto 24-0(20) on September 24in live on HBO PPV. Boxingtalk.com spoke to WBO Inter-Continental Jr. Welterweight champ Kendall “Rated-R” Holt 19-1(12) to get his thoughts on possibly filling in for the injured Italian. Read on as the Patterson, New Jersey native breaks down in the exclusive one on one, just why he feels he’s the guy to fill the spot.

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Comments (10)

kmac

I think Freitas is too small for him.

20y ago

Memorex

How about Acelino Freitas. that would be awesome but it wont happen

20y ago

trinidadpr87

How about Acelino Freitas.

20y ago

Pico_Hollywood

That would be a good fight even though Cotto would win but there may be a glimer theres always room for an upset no matter how small it is...

20y ago

dino

cotto wont be undispusted champ at 140 unless mayweather moves up...cotto is flat footed ala gatti..and would get picked apart by mayweather..and cotto knows it

20y ago

Memorex

i would much rather see holt vs cotto then cotto vs branco anyway me too :boxing: more fun to watch and better chance for a upset

20y ago

tenzkin

holt gon get whacked miguel is gonna crush holt within 5 rounds.holt doesnt have the chin and legs to absorb heavy blows for long.and alll..i did say cotto is gonna be the next undisputed jr welterweight champ soon.

20y ago

dino

i would much rather see holt vs cotto then cotto vs branco anyway

20y ago

kmac

Holt is a very entertaining kid, wouldnt mind seeing him versus anybody, but I wish he didnt take the fight, cause I dont think he is ready to step up that high

20y ago

oldgringo

I hope he is the replacement. Holt is a good fighter with a lot of skills, but he'd also be quite easy for Cotto to overwhelm. His chin is questionable and he doesn't have nearly the defense to trouble Miguel.

20y ago