A fight fan’s view of Cotto vs. Pacquiao

I never claimed to be a boxing genius, nor did I object to the possibility that some of his fights aren’t on record. However, if his official tally remains unconfirmed, the Filipino media should not be publishing his record as 35-4-1 as if it were fact. In any event, defeating and losing to an unconfirmed number of opponents in obscurity (most likely with losing records) still does not elevate Montoya to anything beyond a journeyman. People are simply looking to make excuses for Pagara’s poor performance. The president of Ala promotions event went so far as to suggest that “team Mexico” deliberately obscured his record in order to deceive them into taking the fight, which is a ridiculous claim.

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Hail Manny Pacman. You're the greatest fighter. Cotto mimic Pacman and pacman mimic Cotto. Cotto lost by submission in the 12th

I beg to disagree with this last comment, pacquaio has never been the same since the marquez 2 fight.I followed his career starting day one ( blow by blow).pacman has so much experience now, and that will make the difference. I believe this is just like the de la hoya fight. right hook and left straight.

This is the biggest mistake in Pac's career. I've followed Pac. I correctly predicted that Marquez(unofficially) and then Morales (1st. fight) will out punch him. (I was half right on Morales II since he out punched Pac on the first 5 rds.) Cotto has the same elements as the 3 people who troubled Pacquiao. Torecampo(KO Pac), Medgoen Singsurat(KOPac) and Nedal Hussein(hurtPac). Firstly Terecampo and Medgoen(though orthodox in stance) are actually left handed. They both got Pac with a left(Medgoen got Pac with right to body but before that a hard left hook did the damage). Nedal Hussein badly knocked down Pac with a left. All 3 of them have the same stationary style with Cotto and have power shots. Their lack of head movements are disadvantages but actually the perfect style to fire the right shots. Except for Marquez it would be stupid for anyone to dance along with Pac's speed. Cotto posses that sense of timing and the heavy shots needed to deal with Pac. While Pac had improved since he fought the 3 he still is basically the same. No secrets, Cotto just have to calibrate his timing and eat some leathers in the process and then when he fires the perfect shots he will change the tide of battle. In the end I see Cotto stopping Pac on the late rounds. Mark my word on this one.

I just hope that it's going to be an even fight and warrior hearts come out from them. a give and take duel like castillo-morales or leonard-hearns should ensue. if it's going to happen... then, my ppv order is worth the price. of course, I root for manny to win, so as to match pacman-mayweather in the next fight. aihihihi!!! baklita

When you say pinoy are racist, do you mean tha pinoys are supremacist? You are using the word at a different context. Shows you are what you write.

Salgado if you are going to get a dog from the pound, how about win or loss you just use the dog instead of somebody's GF

pinoy are racist as well parang si dona victorina. -i mean most of us,right?

HAHA natawa ako sa mga post dito lalo na sa una. pinoy are racist as well parang si dona victorina. well, it just happen that pacquiao is a filipino. It's not about race, it's about HEART of being a chanpion.

Wow, Nate, you're a genuine asshole. "mga pinoy"? by that you mean ALL filipinos? maybe you should be more careful and try to be more specific on what you're trying to say rather than leaving a trail of crap for everyone to dust off even if it's not theirs.

mga pinoy talaga if someone favor the fighter against pacman they pinoys will say fucking idiot, retard, moron, etc they bad mouth anybody who doesn't favor pacquiao, pero kung pabor kay manny all praises like nice article mr writer, you can come visit the phi anytime etc, bobo talaga haha... sorry but yan ang totoo..Mga diehard fans mga gago haha

The Fight is Over! Go Pacman in 6 rounds Cotto Will KO Don't mad, That's mine not your opinion.lol

The Fight is Over! Go Pacman in two 6 rounds Cotto will Ko! Don't mad, Thats mine not your's opinion.LOL

Ah one more title added this past Saturday for Filipinos. Ana Julaton women's IBA SUPERBANTAM CHAMPION http://philboxing.com/news/story-27335.html

Everybody are wishing and waiting and getting excited about this Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight,who wouldn't?,only those who doesn't appreciate boxing and that would be the minority in numbers. Puerto Ricans shout your hero's name!Cotto! Cotto!Cotto! It feels so good now....

Wow what a fucking traitor! Why will you pick against a puerto rican? disgraceful. You know you will never see a filipino go against pacquiao>>>>>hey you perez.....you're just so stupid...are you sure? even manny's very good friend bet against packy when he fought ODLH...WTF.....but anyways....he's only one of the few....

Manny is just too fast for Cotto. You can't hit what you can't touch or see. I see Pacman dancing around him. NO WAY will Pacman stand toe 2 toe with Cotto. I believe Pacman will stop Cotto before the 10th round. Speed kills...speed kills. www.boxingpinoy.com

Well Muchas Gracias Papi!!!

I'm a proud Filipino and I pick Miguel Cotto to win this fight. I believe that Cotto is just too big for Pacquiao! My prediction is, Cotto will go for the body and knock Pacquiao out cold between the rounds of 4 and 9. Mabuhay!

SalgaDOG !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhlpTQ_m-I4 my EX girlfriend ..i knockout before.. you and cotto has no chance of winning!!! LOL

As a boxing fan and a filipino, i watch almost every good boxers out there, but i am trully proud of any of my countrymen thats doing good and making the country proud!!!! theres no need for racist jokes friends!! its only boxing a sport... im very excited to watch this fight for both are great fighters with warrior hearts, so good luck to both and may the best man wins!!!

First I would like to say as a puerto rican female I want cotto to win this fight. I respect Reynuldos article and fan perspective but you seem to be more of a Fan of Pacman, so how can your view be unbiased? Viva Cotto! all the way baby!

Manny and miguel have 50/50 chances both of them are great fighters but i go with the author of this article, manny will win because of his speed & stamina. I don't support Donaire and veloria becuase the don't carry the philippine flag, see their names they are in the roster of american champions.

Reynaldo is not a traitor he is just a true boxing fan. There's nothing wrong if you understand boxing like he does.

and another thing F**K all RACISTS!!

i can't just pick on Pacman on this, i've watched Cotto fights before and I was impressed by his body shots and knockout power, but his last fight against versus Clottey was really boring (admit it...). this is one helluva fight :D. BTW, i just hope all fouled mouth Filipinos die for being ignorant on forums like this. you guys are such disgrace. Let Pacman's fists do the talking...

Ka hayahay gud nimo Salgado ug mao man galing na..... ah may mau ug iro lang imoha? hahaha :D:D

PinoyPride if you are so confident let us make a bet you put up your girlfriend for me 1 night if Cotto wins and if Pacman wins I will buy you a dog from the pound...Deal?

See the fight of Torres & Cotto. If that was the golden hand of PacMan (Torres) landed on Cotto (Rnd 2), he'll probably fall asleep.... :D:D:D

Salgado, I am Filipino and I have a puerto rican GF..i know her weakness hahahaha... You will be distracted if i share it with you!lol. PAC all the way by 10th KO!!!

Puerto Rican all the way! Just give the Filipino a dog and he will be distracted lol

Filipino's Dont have just Manny!! Shows how you no nothing of boxing!! Filipino have. 1.Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire 2. "Marvelous Marvin Sonsona 19yrs old (Beat Puerto Rican champ) 3. Viloria 4. Nietes & Pac. Count it BOY. 5 World Championship Filipino Fighters JUST THIS YEAR ALONE 2009!!!!THATS THE FACTS!!!

Safe pick my friend. You win either way!! If pac wins your prediction comes true. If Cotto wins your still happy your country man wins and will be proud of him!! Great article and well thought process. All pac has to do is circle to Cotto's undevelop right hand. To soften the blows of the left hook. And he does that all day against left hand dominant fighters!!! Im predicting Pac wins 9 round TKO stoppage!!

I myself cannot stand these Filipino who never watch boxing. I am Filipino but I was a boxing fan since I was a kid, but I cannot follow Pacman because of these Pacquiao tardo heads. They do not watch boxing only pacquiao fights. War COTTO!

Mr. Perez, you got an idiotic reaction. An idiotic reaction comes from an idiot himself.

Arnoldroces hahaah you are very funny, but will you be laughing when Pacman gets KTFO? Go ahead call me a coconut. you filipino only got manny and that is all. Roach is quaking in his boots he is nervous and has stated cotto is a dangerous guy and manny has no chance of a ko win over him.

Oh! no! Mr. Perez "the idiot writer"is still here? think, MR. Perez, use your coconut! why the writer pick Manny Pacquiao?very simple "because every person has a right to choose". the writer, never say Manny Pacquiao will surely win,but he just say his opinion and picking. I have question to all readers here: " what is the difference of Mr. Perez to a coconut?", very simple again. Coconut has juices and meat while Mr. Perez head is just a "coconut!", peace bro!!

I am a Filipino and I picked against Pacman at least 2 times before. Not all Filipino are blindly picking Pacman because he is a fellow country. We also look at the opponents ability. Personally, I feel Cotto has 50-50 chance against Pacman. My heart wants Pacman to win easily but my head is telling is a tough customer who is bigger, tougher with higher KO percentage win than Pacman. May the best man win. Go Pacman Go!

Wow what a fucking traitor! Why will you pick against a puerto rican? disgraceful. You know you will never see a filipino go against pacquiao.

Reynaldo you can visit Philippines any time. It is good to see a Puerto Rican pick for our Manny! I strongly agree and respect your opinion. Go PACMAN!