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By Jake Donovan - For years, Miguel Cotto caught flak for not being expressive enough in calling out fighters. “I fight who my promoter puts in front of me” was almost always the response whenever the question was posed.
Deep into the twilight of his career, it’s clear that the statement wasn’t just a token response, but a way of life in the ring. Others can talk about fighting the best; Cotto will simply go in the ring and actually do it.
The Puerto Rican superstar once again stays true to form with his latest assignment, a December 1 challenge against unbeaten 154 lb. titlist Austin Trout. The bout takes place at Madison Square Garden, exactly 52 weeks following his revenge-fueled 10th round stoppage win over Antonio Margarito last December.
Cotto’s victory over Margarito was the closure he sought in his career, waiting more than three years for that moment to arrive. The night itself was a reminder of his drawing power in the Big Apple, playing to a packed house and raking in 600,000 pay-per-view buys. [Click Here To Read More]
Deep into the twilight of his career, it’s clear that the statement wasn’t just a token response, but a way of life in the ring. Others can talk about fighting the best; Cotto will simply go in the ring and actually do it.
The Puerto Rican superstar once again stays true to form with his latest assignment, a December 1 challenge against unbeaten 154 lb. titlist Austin Trout. The bout takes place at Madison Square Garden, exactly 52 weeks following his revenge-fueled 10th round stoppage win over Antonio Margarito last December.
Cotto’s victory over Margarito was the closure he sought in his career, waiting more than three years for that moment to arrive. The night itself was a reminder of his drawing power in the Big Apple, playing to a packed house and raking in 600,000 pay-per-view buys. [Click Here To Read More]
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