News – Cotto vs. Pacquiao is a GO!!

By Eric Torres: As reported on numerous web sites today, the proposed match Up between Miguel Cotto & Manny Pacquiao is going forward. According to multiple sources, Bob Abrum, who recently came back from a vacation, had a phone conversation with Manny Pacquiao over the terms of the fight and it took less than 15 minutes for Abrum to seal the deal. The fight is to take place in Las Vegas on Nov. 14th. The catch weight, which has been agreed upon by both parties, is going to be the 145lbs Cotto wanted and refused to budge on.

This will be a true test for both fighters and from this boxing fans view, it is way to early to call until we see the two boxers training.

I can say this, Cotto will have his hands full with the speed of Pacquiao, as I see Pacquiao having as equal as a hard time with the Power, heart and ability that Cotto brings to the table. The question for me in this fight is going to see how Cotto reacts to the power of Pacquiao. Cotto has demonstrated that he can take a beating in the ring and has yet to be knocked out in a fight ( kneel downs do not count in a questionable fight with Margarito).

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