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Evangelista Cotto: Miguel should win
Blood calls.
From a distance and above the differences that caused the break between the two professional, Evangelista Cotto did not hesitate to give its forecast for this Saturday's fight with his nephew, Miguel Cotto, against Manny Pacquiao.
"Michael should win before the eighth," said former coach and manager of the Puerto Rican champion to Primera Hora.
Evangelista admitted that he wanted to be on the corner of his nephew for the grand fight with the phenomenal Filipino boxer, yet he said that his current coach, Joe Santiago, has the expertise to guide Cotto at the meeting.
Despite having no communication with his nephew since they broke relations and family last April, Evangelista said he is convinced that Cotto will impose his strength to win the game.
"Michael should win. It is too strong for Manny. Michael is a 147 natural with many resources. The key is to be prepared. If well prepared and the physical works Pacquiao early on, I'm sure it takes before the eighth assault, "he reiterated.
"I've seen some fights of Pacquiao and I have seen that the two times he has been knocked out, is by working the body. Do not think I can hold the punch of Michael. It is not the same up to fight De La Hoya or Ricky Hatton, who was beaten a bit now, "he said.
Evangelista and Miguel Cotto have not exchanged words since April 8 when an argument led to a fight that ended their relationship.
Cotto then named Joe Santiago to be the main figure in his corner, which has raised questions about whether his lack of experience may be an important factor in the game.
"People talk of inexperience that is Joe, but forget that for long been working in our corner and knows what it is to be in that line of fire. I think Joe will do well, "said Evangelista.
Would you have liked to be in the corner for this fight Cotto?
"Definitely ... But these things happen, God knows why ... The only thing is I wish him well from here
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