WBO wants To make Manny Cottos Mandatory

[MANGLER]

That's ******. But at least if Cotto wins, he then has free reign to pick his next opponent.

[Pullcounter]

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) wants to accommodate filipino Manny Pacquiao in the first position in the rankings of the 147 pounds so the fight with Miguel Cotto will be for Cottos title for their scheduled fight on November 14.


"I've asked the committee to put Pacquiao at number 1, so that he is fighting for the title of Cotto," said Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel, president of the WBO, in an interview with Primera Hora.

"We discussed the matter with Bob Arum (promoter of Cotto) and he agreed to be a tite fight," he added.

However, Gabriel Peñagarícano Cottos advisor, said that the title is one of the points that are still being negotiated.

"The fight been for Miguel's title is still a thing to negotiate," said Peñagarícano.

"It will be one of the factors to consider while discussing all aspects of this fight. As saying that an agreement was signed, is not true. There are several things to discuss. All that is agreed is that the fight would be 145 pounds, "he added.

After winning via split decision to Joshua Clottey on June 13, negotiations for a clash between Cotto and Pacquiao are designed. The World Boxing Organization (WBO) to accommodate filipino Manny Pacquiao in the first position in the rankings of the 147 pounds as long as Miguel Cotto risks his title for teh fight scheduled for November 14.








Just When I thought the WBO was teh better of the Sanctionng bodies they come up with this ****. I mean WTF? Why jump Manny ahead of all this contenders just to make teh WBO look good, for havong a star ranked?

Dont get me wrong guys It doesnt bother me that it will be a title fight, but Making Manny the Number contender is straight up Bull ****.

Another thing is the fight is almost done, they have alredy agreed on a the 145 weight limit.

i gotta agree... the wbo leapfrogging pac to #1 is kinda gay.

I dunno why you respected it so much. must be cause cotto got the belt otherwise you wouldn't give a damn. j/k.

[Pullcounter]

That's ******. But at least if Cotto wins, he then has free reign to pick his next opponent.

lol... well that's an upside to it.

[Animalistic]

Unlless the fight takes place at 147 no belt should be on the line.

[cottothechamp]

no belt should be on the line unless manny n freddie put there money were there mouth is and make this fight at 147 were it should be

[halford_saints]

I don't think Cotto would mind if this was for his belt or not, he just wants the big fight, belt or no belt

[-MAKAVELLI-]

lets say the belt isnt on the line



and Cotto loses to PAC, how legit is that 'championship' title really?

[MANGLER]

lets say the belt isnt on the line



and Cotto loses to PAC, how legit is that 'championship' title really?

Good point Mak.

[BOOMbip]

Let the belt be on the line....It shows confidence...He's not going to lose it.

Miguel gets a title defense...Manny gets a shot at another title...Just adds to the magnitude of the fight.

[mellow_mood]

lets say the belt isnt on the line



and Cotto loses to PAC, how legit is that 'championship' title really?

1/4 legit...

since they are fighting for 3/4 of the belt !










j/k ...