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December 8, 2004
Photo: Chris Farina/Top Rank
Miguel Cotto, in his first world title defense Saturday, says he knows all about hard-punching two-time champion Randall Bailey of Miami, Fla.
"You are always concerned when facing big punchers like Bailey," said Cotto, outlining title fight dangers for his defense against Bailey.
Cotto vs. Bailey is on the K2 Klitschko vs. Williams heavyweight championship at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, live on HBO Pay Per View.
"I give Cotto credit, taking on a puncher like me," said Bailey, who has 28 wins - 27 by knockout.
Here's what Cotto said about Bailey during the Wednesday press conference:
"I know that this is an important fight because of the magnitude of the event. I know it will be a tough fight against a dangerous opponent, but I'm very confident of my preparation and that I will win this fight."
"It took a lot of work and more then three years as a professional to win this belt and it will not be easy to take it away from me.
"This belt is going back to Puerto Rico with me."
"As long as you do your work and get ready for fight nothing else matters. I know what I can do inside the ring and I know that this sport is about taking advantage of the mistakes of your opponents and that's what I intend to do on Saturday night"
"I know I'm in a very hot division right now and that it might be the best in the world. So I look forward to facing some of of the top names in 2005 and prove my worth against them"
Cotto vs. Bailey is the featured bout on the Vitali Klitschko vs. Danny Williams heavyweight championship, live on HBO Pay Per View, Saturday Dec. 11 at Mandalay Bay.
Photo: Chris Farina/Top Rank
Miguel Cotto, in his first world title defense Saturday, says he knows all about hard-punching two-time champion Randall Bailey of Miami, Fla.
"You are always concerned when facing big punchers like Bailey," said Cotto, outlining title fight dangers for his defense against Bailey.
Cotto vs. Bailey is on the K2 Klitschko vs. Williams heavyweight championship at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, live on HBO Pay Per View.
"I give Cotto credit, taking on a puncher like me," said Bailey, who has 28 wins - 27 by knockout.
Here's what Cotto said about Bailey during the Wednesday press conference:
"I know that this is an important fight because of the magnitude of the event. I know it will be a tough fight against a dangerous opponent, but I'm very confident of my preparation and that I will win this fight."
"It took a lot of work and more then three years as a professional to win this belt and it will not be easy to take it away from me.
"This belt is going back to Puerto Rico with me."
"As long as you do your work and get ready for fight nothing else matters. I know what I can do inside the ring and I know that this sport is about taking advantage of the mistakes of your opponents and that's what I intend to do on Saturday night"
"I know I'm in a very hot division right now and that it might be the best in the world. So I look forward to facing some of of the top names in 2005 and prove my worth against them"
Cotto vs. Bailey is the featured bout on the Vitali Klitschko vs. Danny Williams heavyweight championship, live on HBO Pay Per View, Saturday Dec. 11 at Mandalay Bay.
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