Cotto: "I felt really good at that weight [145]. It wasn't a problem for me."

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MIGUEL COTTO: "I TAKE NOTHING AWAY FROM MANNY...HE IS FAST AND STRONGER THAN WE THOUGHT"
By Percy Crawford | December 24, 2009


"I take nothing away from Manny. We both made a great fight...He is fast and stronger than we thought he would be...He is fast and stronger than we thought he would be," stated former welterweight champion Miguel Cotto as he talked about his loss to Manny Pacquiao, his future plans and more.

PC: How are you doing Miguel?

MC: I'm doing pretty good, enjoying the holiday season.

PC: Now that you have had time to reflect on the Pacquiao fight, where do you feel you went wrong?

MC: Well, some details did not came out the way we wanted, but I take nothing away from Manny. We both made a great fight.

PC: Was coming down to 145 tougher than you thought it would be since you hadn't weighed 145 or less since 2006?

MC: I felt really good at that weight. It wasn't a problem for me.

PC: We all know Manny has a ton of speed, but was he a bigger puncher than you thought he would be?

MC: He is fast and stronger than we thought he would be.

PC: A lot of people felt that your corner should have stopped the fight. Was that not an option for you?

MC: No, I didn't want the fight stopped. I was feeling good.

PC: I read where you plan on retiring at 30, which is next year for you. Is that accurate and what led to that decision?

MC: I always said that when I get to age 30, I was going to be out of the ring. That decision has been made and has nothing to do with my defeats.

PC: When I think of Miguel Cotto, I think of a warrior; a fighter that can punch with both hands and also a fighter that would fight anyone. How would you like to be remembered?

MC: As a good fighter and a great champion.

PC: You have one, possibly two fights left if you plan on retiring in the fall of next year. What caliber of opponents would you like to go out facing?

MC: As I always said, I'm just another employee of Top Rank. I'm willing to fight the big names out there.

PC: Although the fight looks shaky now, who do you like if Pacqiao and Mayweather did hook up?

MC: The one with the best condition will win.

PC: It was a pleasure and my honor to conduct this interview. I truly appreciate your time and would like to thank Eric for setting this up. Is there anything you want to say in closing?

MC: Anytime. Thanks for the opportunity. It is a pleasure for me.

[Weebler I]

Next opponent for Cotto?

[iskucha03]

Next opponent for Cotto?

ricky hatton

[borikua]

Thanks for the interview. Hope he wins his last two fights and goes out like the champ that he is.

[Rabbit ♠]

How could you hate that dude? Cotto and SSM I think are my two favorite fighters. I was a Marg fan too before that ***** got caught. I wouldn't say I'm a nuthugger but Cotto is def one of my favorites... He had a good run and I enjoyed watching him. I don't think he'll ever be back at the level he was (especially if he retires like he says) but best of luck to him.

[Uturn]

Cotto>>>>the rest. Cotto talks the truth, no bitching or hate he just keeps it real and thats it. Cotto is Legit, it's a shame you cant talk the same about other boxers today.

[Joe2608]

Cotto is a great professional.

[NORMAN BLACK]

COTTO is a CLASS act PERIOD!!!!!

[Robert Mugabe]

There's no class here,the guy is plain ******ed.He doesnt even know when things are going wrong so what less do you expect from him?He's the most unprofessional fighter in history.Where have you ever seen a figher who surrounds himself with a bunch of idiots and is not willing to change things around?A fighter who's not diligent,a fighter who doesnt even have a representative in his opponent's room during the handwrapping?He doesnt even know how to do business,what a shame.He's talented,he had potential but a man who cant even find a trainer,how ****** does someone have to be?So he decided to stick with the novices and where did that take him?

This guy lacks an eye for detail,he takes too many things for granted.He's plain ******ed

[rob6465]

class act

Despite the claims by Cotto haters before the fight...no excuses. He is constantly praising Pac and that is rare with his opponents. Pac invited Cotto to his birthday bash and I see both fighters working together for a long time. Cotto will be back to take someone's belt and retire a champ. Heck, even pac has lost.