Miguel Cotto: record, next fight and profile →
José López and Jósean Figueroa were both on weight for their super bantamweight clash Saturday evening in Carolina, Puerto Rico. López (15-0, 11KOs) came in at 122.8 lb. for his scheduled eight-round headliner with Figueroa (8-3-1, 7KOs), who tipped the scales at 121 lb. The bout will air on Univision Puerto Rico, kicking off a newly created series from Miguel Cotto Promotions.
According to legal adviser Gaby Penagaricano, WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32KOs) could make a decision regarding his future, and his opponent, by next week. Cotto captured the WBC title last June with a one-sided drubbing of Sergio Martinez. There were serious negotiations to face Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on May 2nd. Those negotiations fell apart a few weeks ago. Canelo is now contracted to face James Kirkland, potentially on the same May date. Cotto has been mentioned as a possible "Plan B" opponent for Floyd Mayweather Jr., who is currently involved in serious negotiations to face Manny Pacquiao on May 2nd.
Promoter Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions, who guides the career of WBA/IBO/WBC-interim middleweight champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (31-0, 28KOs), is hoping his fighter overcomes his upcoming assignment at the end of this month in order to position himself for a mandatory fight with full WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32KOs). Golovkin defends against Martin Murray on February 21 in Monte Carlo. Cotto's plans are unknown after a planned fight against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez fell through. The Puerto Rican star is going to make a voluntary defense prior to facing Golovkin.
New York City, New York - Bill "Two Scoops" Emes catches up with promoter Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions to discuss the upcoming HBO televised fight between IBO/WBA/WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and undefeated challenger Bryant Jennings on April 25th at Madison Square Garden, the importance of having Klitschko back in America and back on HBO, the return of WBA/IBO/WBC-interim middleweight champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin against Martin Murray on February 21 in Monte Carlo, whether or not Miguel Cotto will face Golovkin should he win, and more.
Carolina, Puerto Rico - Miguel Cotto Promotions formally announced their first 2015 show today at Courtyard Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort which will headline the return of the undefeated super bantamweight prospect Jose “Wonder Boy” López (14-0, 10KO’s) who will clash against the hard puncher Josean “El Tren” Figueroa (8-3-1, 7KO’s) and the exciting mini flyweight match between undefeated Charlie Clemente (8-0, 4KO’s) and Israel “Heredero” Vazquez (9-1-2, 6KO’s) and will take place at the Guillermo Angulo Coliseum in Carolina, Puerto Rico this Saturday February 7.
WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32KOs) has yet to make a decision regarding his return, but plans to do so in the near future. There were weeks of discussions to make a fight with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez for May 2nd. Those talks fell apart two weeks ago when Canelo's promoter, Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions, made a decision - pursuant to his fighter's wishes - and told Cotto's team they were moving on.
Cuban coach Pedro Diaz, who previously trained WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto, says his former fighter - now with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach in his corner - could pull off a big upset of Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a rematch. Mayweather won a twelve round decision over Cotto in their 2012 meeting at junior middleweight. Cotto was trained by Diaz at that time. Cotto was then defeated by Austin Trout and switched trainers to Roach.
WBA/IBO/WBC-interim middleweight champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (31-0, 28KOs) is hoping to get a fight with full WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32KOs) in the coming months. Cotto was in talks to face Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on May 2nd. That fight fell through. Golovkin is the mandatory challenger to Cotto's title. Golovkin will first return next month in Monaco, when he defends his titles against Martin Murray. If he wins, a date of May 16th is being penciled in for his next HBO fight.
Jose “Wonder Boy” Lopez and Josean “El Tren” Figueroa are in the final stages of preparation for their head-on collision February 7 in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The bout marks Lopez’ first since his wild eight-round clash with Roberto Castañeda last August, which featured seven knockdowns and ringside controversy that’s still being played out in the courtrooms to this day. Lopez survived the worst round he will ever likely endure, suffering four knockdowns in the opening round and barely making it to the bell. He also scored a knockdown of his own, in addition to sending Castañeda down twice more en route to a decision win that has since carried the suggestion of corruption by at least one ringside official.
If the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight cannot be made, despite supposed progress in negotiations, Bob Arum doesn’t consider a rematch between Mayweather and Miguel Cotto to be a viable alternative. Pacquaio’s promoter was a guest Tuesday night on SiriusXM’s “Going The Distance,” co-hosted by Wally Matthews and Teddy Atlas each Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. ET (Sports Zone Channel 92). When Matthews asked about the possibility of Mayweather fighting Cotto again, Arum dismissed the idea as “absolute nonsense” because CBS, Showtime’s parent company, would lose too much money on that pay-per-view fight.