By Kirk Jackson Miguel Cotto takes on the biggest challenge of his career, when he faces undefeated five division champion Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, this upcoming Cinco de Mayo weekend. Cotto has participated in some of the biggest box office fights boxing has to …
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By Ivan G. Goldman Usually when two sides negotiate they do it verbally. But Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather — the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world — do it with their fists. Each is keenly aware of every nuance sent and received and has been for years. Every punch …
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By Jackie Kallen I am really stoked to be heading to Vegas this weekend for the Mayweather/Cotto fight. Covering that for Boxinginsider.com will be fun, but it is the great list of undercard fights that will round out the weekend. Not to mention the fights at The Hard Rock the …
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By Hans Olson This Saturday’s bout between pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather and 154 lb. champ Miguel Cotto is certain to be a box-office blockbuster: two of boxing’s “Ring Kings” meeting under the MGM Grand’s bright lights in Las Vegas. Although Floyd lists as a considerable favorite by most …
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by Charles Jay In the final week of the lead-up to his fight against Miguel Cotto, scheduled for Saturday night at the MGM Grand, live on HBO Pay-per-View, there is the announcement none of us have been waiting for – that Pretty Boy (oops, don’t call him that) is now …
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BY PHILIP H. ANSELMO At this point, I don’t even care who’s considered guilty of blocking the long-awaited Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight. I’m over it, for now. It seems Floyd has found his next opponent in Miguel Cotto. Anybody else out there already know what’s gonna happen 3-months before the …
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Floyd Mayweather, Seven-Time and Five-Division World Champion PHOTO BY Gene Blevins/Hogan Photos “Miguel is a true warrior, a tough champion and to go into the Hall Of Fame you have to face the best opponents.” “This fight had to happen and I am glad that happened when Miguel was on …
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By Kirk Jackson There are several things defending WBA Super Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto must do if he wants to retain his championship against Floyd Mayweather this upcoming Saturday: Photo: Gene Blevins/Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Effectively use the jab. Jab the shoulders, wear down his body. Throw sharp jabs to the …
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Floyd Mayweather let loose on rival Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, declaring he wasn’t scared to face the Filipino star and again questioning Pacquiao’s quick ascension through weight classes. Leave a Comment
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A compelling undercard will feature Mexican phenom Canelo Alvarez taking on future hall of famer Shane Mosley. Mayweather vs. Cotto happens Sat., May 5 live on pay-per-view Leave a Comment
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