"While Penagaricano wasn't able to discuss any specifis, Cotto's return is still being targeted for the month of June. The network has not been determined. Various sources indicate to boxingscene that both HBO & Showtime are very interested in showcasing Cotto's next fight. And, Cotto's signing to Roc Nation has not turned away the advances of powerful manager/adviser Al Haymon, who remains very interested in matching several of his fighters against Cotto."
Last year, few promoters were worried when Roc Nation Sports announced their entry into the highly competitive market of signing and promoting fighters.
In January of this year, the company made their first power play by signing WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward, who is also regarded by many as the number two pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.
Last Thursday, another power play was made when Roc Nation signed one of the most recognizable names in the sport, WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto.
I would give Cotto props if he fought Heiland, as I favor Heiland to beat him. Jorge is the bigger, stronger guy in his prime and can take a good punch and give one back.
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