Odds too much in Pacquiao’s favor

I'm putting 200$ on Cotto. He can do it.

As usual, the odds reflect where the money is going rather than actual chances of winning, an in big-name fights that follows either the local guy or the biggest name - which at the mo is Manny. I don't think either is a particularly good bet in this case (as I have Pac as a good favourite, too), although I'll admit my general policy in boxing betting would probably have the purists and pros screaming.. I just stick money on long odds I think are TOO long.

jajaja are u kidding these is great news i am putting my money on Cotto, iam in the money iam in the money ajajaja:boxing::bling: no surprise there bro :cool2:

This hype has gotten out of control. so the #1 p4p is a hype job? :thinking:

This article is no brainer.. Pacquiao was a big underdog against Barrera 1... and against Oscar too... He is still a big underdog to me against Cotto.. People who says he is favorite agaist Cotto is just overrating him...

Cotto fans should bet now if they think they can cash in. It's gonna tighten up big. For sure im looking at betting some real money on this one...manny made me money against barreraa.. but this time cotto is going to make me money against manny hehehe

Some good odds for Cotto. If I was a neutral fan, I would put some big bucks on Cotto. It aint worth it to ruin the fight for me though cuz I need to root for my boy.

Will be betting on Cotto that's for sure.

:pat::pat: LOL... Puerto ricans will not bet on this fight coz even cotto is not sure if he is going to win against Pacman.... Puerto Rican will be broke after this the fight on Nov. 14. LOL... jajaja are u kidding these is great news i am putting my money on Cotto, iam in the money iam in the money ajajaja:boxing::bling:

My money's on Cotto, shame on you if you bet against your country man puerto ricans.

More bets will be placed on Manny than Cotto purely on name recognition....bookies recognise this and safeguard themselves on big losses by making Pacman the favourite. The odds will tighten up closer to the fight and if loads of people bet on Cotto they will tighten up also. The bookies probably got burned by Pac for the DLH fight and maybe even the Hatton fight (I guess the odds might have been close but I can't remember)

Odds too much in Pacquiao’s favor By NICK GIONGCO July 24, 2009, 8:41pm Manny Pacquiao has been installed a -215 favorite over Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico in their November 14 super fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This means that bettors will have to shell out at least $215 to win $100. Cotto, in contrast, is the underdog at +175, meaning a $100 wager on him wins $175. Pacquiao’s reputation as a winner has been growing by leaps and bounds following successive victories, including a sensational second-round knockout of Ricky Hatton last May. Since making his US debut in June 2001, Pacquiao has rarely been installed the underdog, the exception being his bout with Oscar De La Hoya late last year where the Golden Boy was the favorite. The Pacquiao-Cotto slugfest is being dubbed ‘Firepower’ owing to the explosive fighting styles of the two combatants, according to Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, whose outfit Top Rank is staging the event. The past two days, reports coming from Puerto Rico suggest that Cotto is not willing to stake his World Boxing Organization welterweight crown and Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal said Cotto doesn’t have a choice but to put it on the line as part of the deal. Pacquiao and Cotto have agreed to face off at 145 lbs, two lbs under welterweight. The problem is, while both parties have agreed to fight each other, contracts have yet to be signed and the camps of both sides are expected to encounter a few disagreements along the way. Cotto lawyer Gabriel Penagaricano told the Bulletin a few days ago that “they have agreed in principle” to fight Pacquiao, while Gacal told the same paper yesterday that Pacquiao hasn’t signed anything yet. Still, it is expected that Arum will find a way--as always--to iron out the kinks Good read. K+ Is it really that hard to believe Pac is the favored boxer? Coming off the past wins like he has compared to Cotto's past 3 fights?

I'm surprised Pac's favored at all. He ain't even a WW.

:pat::pat: LOL... Puerto ricans will not bet on this fight coz even cotto is not sure if he is going to win against Pacman.... Puerto Rican will be broke after this the fight on Nov. 14. LOL... So, what is it exactly that Pac has done above in his last 4 fights that make you think he can take on Cotto? Pac was beaten up and outboxed against JMM, beat a punch bag in Diaz and two SHOT TO SHIT fighters in DLH and Hatton. Seriously, Cotto has been mixing it with the best WW for years. Even someone like Quintana would give Pac a hiding. This hype has gotten out of control.

This is night is going to make a lot of Peuto Ricans richer at the expense of Philippinos. :pat::pat: LOL... Puerto ricans will not bet on this fight coz even cotto is not sure if he is going to win against Pacman.... Puerto Rican will be broke after this the fight on Nov. 14. LOL...

This is night is going to make a lot of Peuto Ricans richer at the expense of Philippinos.

Seems the peeps are starting to realise that Manny is the Truth! I dont flutter but those that do should stick some cash on Manny stopping him late on Rd10 i'd say....

Odds too much in Pacquiao’s favor By NICK GIONGCO July 24, 2009, 8:41pm Manny Pacquiao has been installed a -215 favorite over Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico in their November 14 super fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This means that bettors will have to shell out at least $215 to win $100. Cotto, in contrast, is the underdog at +175, meaning a $100 wager on him wins $175. Pacquiao’s reputation as a winner has been growing by leaps and bounds following successive victories, including a sensational second-round knockout of Ricky Hatton last May. Since making his US debut in June 2001, Pacquiao has rarely been installed the underdog, the exception being his bout with Oscar De La Hoya late last year where the Golden Boy was the favorite. The Pacquiao-Cotto slugfest is being dubbed ‘Firepower’ owing to the explosive fighting styles of the two combatants, according to Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, whose outfit Top Rank is staging the event. The past two days, reports coming from Puerto Rico suggest that Cotto is not willing to stake his World Boxing Organization welterweight crown and Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal said Cotto doesn’t have a choice but to put it on the line as part of the deal. Pacquiao and Cotto have agreed to face off at 145 lbs, two lbs under welterweight. The problem is, while both parties have agreed to fight each other, contracts have yet to be signed and the camps of both sides are expected to encounter a few disagreements along the way. Cotto lawyer Gabriel Penagaricano told the Bulletin a few days ago that “they have agreed in principle” to fight Pacquiao, while Gacal told the same paper yesterday that Pacquiao hasn’t signed anything yet. Still, it is expected that Arum will find a way--as always--to iron out the kinks They should stop this kind of thread 'casue Cotto nuthuggers won't stop bitching and moaning. hehehehe

Shit i thought Manny would of been the underdog in this one...