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Post by PBD on Jul 20, 2009 10:40:50 GMT -5
By Nick Giongco A long distance call from Bob Arum over the weekend proved crucial in compelling Manny Pacquiao to finally make a decision to face Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico, a senior adviser of the Filipino fighter told fightnews and Manila Bulletin on Monday night. Mike Koncz said Pacquiao and Cotto will square off at 145 lbs on Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and “an adjustment” was made in the negotiations in Pacquiao’s favor. Koncz, however, politely declined to divulge details. Pacquiao had insisted that Cotto go down to 143 lbs for the fight to take place but Arum may have said something that was music to Pacquiao’s ears. Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal said recently that “a premium” would likely persuade Pacquiao to accommodate Cotto’s request that the scheduled 12-rounder be fought at 145 lbs. It had originally been planned that Pacquiao, Koncz and Gacal would fly to Los Angeles but Koncz said there would be no more need for such a tiring and costly trip since Pacquiao has already agreed. Koncz said an announcement from Arum is expected soon.
I can't wait for this fight, at least now Mosley can go ahead and hopefully make a fight of his own since he's out of the picture, for now!
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Post by daika on Jul 20, 2009 12:08:59 GMT -5
Oh its on. Two of boxings greatest warriors of today. I must say Cotto has earned this fight he really does deserve it. Its gona be a war
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Post by PHONETOOL on Jul 20, 2009 12:18:56 GMT -5
Thank you PBD for the news I'm looking forward to this one.
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Post by Justfish1 on Jul 20, 2009 13:20:24 GMT -5
Oh its on. Two of boxings greatest warriors of today. I must say Cotto has earned this fight he really does deserve it. Its gona be a war Boy oh boy! Aren't you the one who keeps crying about Mayweather picking on smaller guys and now ur saying Cotto desrves this one! Talking about double standards!
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Post by Dafs117 on Jul 20, 2009 13:26:00 GMT -5
What weight will it be? They should just decide a weight category instead of catchweight.
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Post by Justfish1 on Jul 20, 2009 13:31:05 GMT -5
What weight will it be? They should just decide a weight category instead of catchweight. 145
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Post by Paul Magno on Jul 20, 2009 15:21:12 GMT -5
I hear Mosley's just offered to get down to 135! ;D
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Post by boriblaze1 on Jul 20, 2009 15:46:30 GMT -5
It is on and the PacMan Era ends here! For you PacMan fans who think Manny is going to steam roll Cotto will be in for a real surprise. Cotto has been in there the best fighters. Mosley and Clottey are bigger and stronger then Pacquiao and Manny's power will have no affect on Cotto.
I predict Cotto by Kncokout and the fight will not go past 8 rounds!
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Post by LatinAce on Jul 20, 2009 16:03:10 GMT -5
I hear Mosley's just offered to get down to 135! ;D ;D
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Post by LatinAce on Jul 20, 2009 16:05:50 GMT -5
It is on and the PacMan Era ends here! For you PacMan fans who think Manny is going to steam roll Cotto will be in for a real surprise. Cotto has been in there the best fighters. Mosley and Clottey are bigger and stronger then Pacquiao and Manny's power will have no affect on Cotto. I predict Cotto by Kncokout and the fight will not go past 8 rounds! this will be a very interesting fight. lets just cross our fingers that theirs no injuries. November is still a hell of a long ways to go
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Post by viking on Jul 20, 2009 17:14:28 GMT -5
Rumor has it that Roach makes the half-blind kid that sweeps and cleans the Wildcard dry out to 135 lbs before he spars with Manny.
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Post by daika on Jul 20, 2009 19:02:25 GMT -5
i never wanted to see pac versus floyd or cotto. i've always made that clear. But im glad Cotto is finally getting his shot at the big time. Floyd and ODLH didn't give him that shot but he is finally getting what is due to him after such a long time. It really does mix things up nicely i hope Cotto wins so then we can finally have Cotto vs Floyd
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Post by Stivan on Jul 20, 2009 19:11:34 GMT -5
man i cant wait for this fight. it will be a good fight till cotto lands one of his bombs to the body, will see how he deals with many speed.
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Post by Justfish1 on Jul 20, 2009 19:39:18 GMT -5
i never wanted to see pac versus floyd or cotto. i've always made that clear. But im glad Cotto is finally getting his shot at the big time. Floyd and ODLH didn't give him that shot but he is finally getting what is due to him after such a long time. It really does mix things up nicely i hope Cotto wins so then we can finally have Cotto vs Floyd Right
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Post by ray on Jul 20, 2009 21:41:23 GMT -5
Clottey set him up and PACMAN knocks him down. This will finally send Cotto to the bar stool next to Ricky "Deep Sleep" Hatton.
I love it!!!
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