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By Lyle Fitzsimmons - It may not be the fight the world has been waiting for – considering it’ll be contested five pounds below the traditional middleweight class limit – but it’s still a pretty good one.
In fact, despite their lack of true 160-pound pedigree, both 34-year-old Miguel Cotto (he’ll be 35 on fight night) and 25-year-old Canelo Alvarez have the sort of pound-for-pound street cred that puts their Nov. 21 get-together at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on the sport’s short list of must-see events.
After all, Cotto has been a pro for 14 years and is the only Puerto Rican-born fighter to claim world championship belts in four weight classes, ranging from 140 pounds to 160.
Meanwhile, Alvarez has been paid to fight for a full decade, was the top man for a time at 154 pounds and has lost just one of 47 outings – by decision against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Boxrec.com lists Alvarez fourth on its most recent pound-for-pound list, while Cotto is seventh.
“Cotto and I will write our own story and continue the legacy of great fights between Mexicans and Puerto Ricans,” Alvarez said. “I’m embracing this rivalry.” [Click Here To Read More]
In fact, despite their lack of true 160-pound pedigree, both 34-year-old Miguel Cotto (he’ll be 35 on fight night) and 25-year-old Canelo Alvarez have the sort of pound-for-pound street cred that puts their Nov. 21 get-together at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on the sport’s short list of must-see events.
After all, Cotto has been a pro for 14 years and is the only Puerto Rican-born fighter to claim world championship belts in four weight classes, ranging from 140 pounds to 160.
Meanwhile, Alvarez has been paid to fight for a full decade, was the top man for a time at 154 pounds and has lost just one of 47 outings – by decision against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Boxrec.com lists Alvarez fourth on its most recent pound-for-pound list, while Cotto is seventh.
“Cotto and I will write our own story and continue the legacy of great fights between Mexicans and Puerto Ricans,” Alvarez said. “I’m embracing this rivalry.” [Click Here To Read More]
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