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Miguel Cotto is slated to return on June 6th in New York. But there are still a lot of variables on his return. There still is no opponent. There still is no network that has been agreed upon for his return date. There still is no venue. While Miguel Cotto is a staple at Madison Square Garden, it would make sense for a fight of his to shift to Brooklyn at the Barclays Center. His new alliance with Roc Nation Sports and Jay-Z, who is from Brooklyn, might lead Cotto to having his fight there.
According to his advisor, Gabriel Peñagarícano, a lot of these questions will be answered soon."We’re actually discussing names with both HBO and Showtime and seeing how they are willing to approve and then it’s up to Miguel to make a decision,” Peñagarícano told ESPN Deportes. “It should be coming in the next few days or so.”
Many insiders have pegged Cornelius Bundrage as the favorite to land the Cotto fight. While Cotto was a promotional free agent, names like Brandon Rios and Tim Bradley were thrown around. But both of those fighters were with Top Rank. Seeing as the divorce between Cotto and Top Rank wasn’t on the best of terms, those two possibilities have been ruled out.
Also ruled out is a showdown with Gennady Golovkin, who has been patiently waiting for Cotto. Golovkin is mandatory to Cotto’s WBC Middleweight title. Cotto has been granted a voluntary defense in the interim before facing Golovkin. However, Cotto has stated on multiple occasions that a sanctioning body won’t tell him what to do. So it isn’t known if a fight with Golovkin will ever come to light. What is known is that Cotto will be heading to Los Angeles to finalized details of his training camp and hopefully his next fight.
“We’re going to Los Angeles to fulfill certain commitments we made, and we’re also going to meet with Freddie Roach to outline the details of training camp,” stated Peñagarícano. “We’re going to leave this weekend and we certainly have a lot of work to do.”
BY: Victor Salazar
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how recent was that? Recent I assume since Heiland's old manager was talking up a GGG fight
He signed this month, i think a week ago or maybe a little more...
It's a speculation because they share advisor now but things like that happen for a reason...Here's an article in spanish about it:
http://espndeportesmiami.com/cotto-heiland-una-gran-posibilidad-para-junio-06-2015/
Look what I found:
http://www.soloboxeo.com/2015/03/16/cotto-heiland-una-gran-posibilidad-para-junio-06-2015%E2%80%8F/
"Cotto-Heiland a big posibility for june 6, 2105"
Until January of 2015, David Lemieux was listed as the challenger # 2 WBC middleweight rankings. Suddenly or rather, since I sign Lemieux few weeks ago with GBP and Oscar de la Hoya a promotional contract, as if by magic the Canadian disappeared from the list WBC and now appears as NA (not available). In those days, Lemieux was mentioned as a possible rival Gennady Golovkin interim champion and also the regular champion Cotto Migue.
Instead, the Bahamian Tureano Johnson and now appears in rank # 1, went to the Argentine Jorge Sebastian Heiland. On the other hand, as indicated by the current world champion of the division, the Puerto Rican Miguel Angel Cotto, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman "No Agency handles my career," opens a huge compass for an eventual clash between Sebastian Heiland and Miguel Cotto occurs in June-06 date of the next defense of Cotto.
In another scenario, David Lemieux by signing with GBP. Unleashed the discontent of his former promoter Yvon Michel, who filed a lawsuit. That makes us think that Canada could be a while outside the roped while their status is clarified, which leads us away from a potential lawsuit with GGG and closer to a possible fight against Mexican Saul Canelo Alvarez before finalizing the 2015.
In turn, Gaby Peñagaricano who is the manager of Cotto and Heiland, seems to be happy to make this fight on the next date 'Junito' Cotto in June-2015. Some unconfirmed sources, assert that Peñagaricano would be happy to make Sebastian Heiland in Cotto's next opponent for his defense next June 6.
If we see it from a purely strategic point Cotto who recently signed a multimillion dollar contract with Roc Nations. Would a fight against the top-ranked their ranking. Which, let no arguments intentions of WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, forcing him to defend against interim champion Gennady Golovkin here.
Boxísticamente, it seems an excellent fight. Miguel Cotto would be facing a strong young rival versus Heiland, and serious in our opinion, a more competitive than against GGG fight. The only unpleasant of all this is that we continue to see Gennady Golovkin who already has scheduled bout against Willie Monroe Jr in May 16. Defending his title against opposition of very low quality.
If Cotto-Heiland comes to program in the following days. We believe it will be a very difficult fight for Cotto. There may be those who believe that Heiland has no experience or level of Cotto and that is a reality. But if you really understand the Puerto Rican is not a natural medium, we see the opportunity of Argentina grows given its size and power of their hands.
Heiland is rated #1 by WBC:
http://www.*********.com/rankings-2
The thing is Heiland fired his argentine advisor and guess who signed with?
Gabriel Peñagaricano, Cotto's advisor. I would watch that fight...
how recent was that? Recent I assume since Heiland's old manager was talking up a GGG fight
The thing is Heiland fired his argentine advisor and guess who signed with?
Gabriel Peñagaricano, Cotto's advisor. I would watch that fight...
Thats very interesting
How can anyone really care about this announcement? We know he is not fighting anyone good, nor a real middleweight.
oh give it up the guy wont even be mw champ much longer what he weigh in for martinez again 155?
While you guys are hating and talking **** about my main men Cotto he is obviously having fun and not giving a **** what you haters say
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nor is he giving a fuck about you fools who have man crushes on him and day dream about him night and day.
psssh simple minded ass fools think the road is only one way lmfao.
While you guys are hating and talking **** about my main men Cotto he is obviously having fun and not giving a **** what you haters say
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:lol1: Damn you're really into him aren't you?
so 4 is more than 20???
Nope. I defend fighters who should be respected, nowhere did I defend Danny's b*tch ass. That doesn't mean Canelo shouldn't get sh*t because Danny "did it more." Canelo's going to have his fourth fight in a row at a catchweight, that's like comparing vomit to diarrhea and arguing which looks better. Both are insulting to the sport.
While you guys are hating and talking **** about my main men Cotto he is obviously having fun and not giving a **** what you haters say
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LOL those two guys are VERY VERY FUNNY lol
While you guys are hating and talking **** about my main men Cotto he is obviously having fun and not giving a **** what you haters say
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Garcia will most likely fight at 147lbs next. Canelo is on record saying he has NO need to go to 160lbs.
yeah right!!
anyways the big fights are at 147, while 160 is a wasteland ...
but again after 20 fights over 140 is about time to move up, isnt??
You'd be surprised how many fans Margarito still has. Angry teenagers seem to relate to Margarito for some odd reason.
It's a cult following :boxing:
With 32 KO's... I am sure Cotto broke a few hearts too.
agree... Cotto puts nail in margarito's coffin, marg retires... now these kids just want to hate on Cotto:nonono:
At least he's a MW
The thing is Heiland fired his argentine advisor and guess who signed with?
Gabriel Peñagaricano, Cotto's advisor. I would watch that fight...
Not *****ing about CW's ever. I was wondering WHY Canelo was all about avoiding 160lbs and opting to stay in the cozy 155lbs division.
same reason garcia is avoiding 147..