Manny Pacquiao’s Next Opponent : Miguel Cotto

Posted on | June 1, 2009 | 20 Comments

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Also you may want to leave a comment to the posts. xD Thanks for visiting! |m|

After Manny Pacquiao’s devastating 2nd round knockout win over Light welterweight king Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, most boxing aficionados has been waiting for an announcement as to who will Manny Pacquiao share the ring and exchange fists with next. Who is Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent? A few names have been mentioned, but there has been no final word yet from the Pacquiao camp or from Top Rank’s Bob Arum. November 14 will be the date for Manny Pacquiao’s next fight, but there is no name yet as to who he will go against.

In this series of articles, we are going to list down a boxer or two in each post and we’re going to dissect (so scientific) every boxer compared to Pacquiao’s. If you are reading this post, you can also suggest a boxer that you want us to check. You can check this site every now and then for the next feature or bookmark it. Who will be Manny Pacquiao’s opponent come November 14?

We’ve had young Julio Ceasar Chavez Jr., raw Edwin Valero, granite-chinned Shane Mosley as possible Manny Pacquiao opponents, now, let’s feature Miguel Cotto as Manny Pacquiao’s next possible opponent. The former WBO Light welterweight champ, former WBO Welterweight King, which he lost to “cement” boy Antonio Margarito and also the current WBO welterweight king after beating Michael Jennings in his comeback fight after his first loss to Margarito. A proven boxer, a tested champion and a legitimate pound-for-pound contender, Miguel Cotto really deserves to be mentioned and be named as Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto. Philippines vs. Puerto Rico. I can already see Bob Arum smiling. The matchup is real music to my ears. I have been a big Miguel Cotto fan for a long time now and I also admire Manny Pacquiao because I am a Filipino. So, now, the statistics.

Name: Manny Pacquiao
Age: 30
Division: Light welterweight
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 5′6½”/169cm
Reach: 67′/170cm
Record: 49W(KO 37)-3L(KO 2)-2D
Rounds boxed: 293
KO%: 68.52

Name: Miguel Angel Cotto
Age: 28
Division: Welterweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5′7″/170cm
Reach: 67″/170cm
Record: 33W(KO 27)-1L(KO 1)-0D
Rounds boxed: 214
KO%: 79.41

Factors:
Speed: Pacquiao A+ Cotto A-
Power: Pacquiao A+ Cotto A+
Defense: Pacquiao A Cotto A+
Intangibles: Pacquiao A+ Cotto A+

Power vs. Power, I think Miguel Cotto has an edge over Pacquiao. Speed, clearly, Manny Pacquiao has shown his speed and no doubt he is quicker than Miguel Cotto. If Pacquiao will fight Cotto toe-to-toe, the advantage will be to Cotto, but if Pacquiao will fight Cotto from the outside, then the advantage would be on Pacquiao because he is too quick. Some critics and haters said that Cotto was exposed when he was knocked out by Antonio Margarito, but Margarito a had granite chin and possibly plaster hands (literally), and that proved the difference of the fight. He was hitting Margarito well on the early part of the game until Margarito rallied late to finish Miguel Cotto off. Miguel Cotto’s lone loss came at the plaster hands of Antonio Margarito (Margarito lost my respect because of that issue) which he then partially erased from our mind’s by KO’ing Michael Jennings for the WBO Welterweight crown.

This one is an easier fight to call compared to Shane Mosley vs. Manny Pacquiao. The determining factor that could be a difference on this probable fight between Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao is speed. Miguel Cotto has proven his power in the Light Welterweights and Welterweights, but as critics say, Miguel Cotto has a suspet chin. Miguel Cotto needs to get past granite-chinned Joshua Clottey this June 13. Joshua Clottey lost a Unanimous Decision to Antonio Margarito. If Miguel Cotto gets past Joshua Clottey unscratched and beats Clottey to a pulp, then we can indeed consider Miguel Cotto as Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent. Manny Pacquiao beating Miguel Cotto could further cement Pacquiao’s place in boxing history, while Miguel Cotto beating Pacquiao could raise Cotto’s credibility as a champ and put Cotto back into the top pound-for-pound list.

Miguel Cotto could really be very dangerous for Manny Pacquiao because of Cotto’s strength and power, but I see Shane Mosley as a bigger threat than Miguel Cotto against Manny Pacquiao though Miguel Cotto did beat Shane Mosley. Miguel Cotto has power, head movement and all that good stuffs all the good boxers have, but I just don’t see him outdoing Pacquiao’s speed which could be a big factor if ever Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto will happen. Both boxers have proven power and skills which could mean this will really be a good fight, but Manny Pacquiao will get the W, Split Decision (I hate to give this verdict cause I am a Miguel Cotto fan).

On a side note though, hey can setup an Philippines vs. Puerto Rico card. Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, Ivan Calderon vs. Brian Viloria, Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Bernabe Concepcion and Nonito Donaire vs. Jose “Carita” Lopez.

WHAT CAN YOU SAY?

Check out this Related Posts

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Like my article? Buy me a beer!

Comments

20 Responses to “Manny Pacquiao’s Next Opponent : Miguel Cotto”

Manny Pacquiao VS Miguel Cotto - Page 2 - iSTORYA.NET
June 2nd, 2009 @ 5:16 pm

[...] of the best fighter in the biz…. I have the same opinion about Miguel Cotto that i posted here Manny Pacquiao?s Next Opponent : Miguel Cotto | [ d'MusicBox ] * but Manny is just too fast for Cotto I [...]
ArcNoah
June 9th, 2009 @ 9:06 pm

Based on the posted statistics of Pacquiao & Cotto I think it’s a fair match.
BizMark
June 9th, 2009 @ 9:09 pm

I can’t wait to watch this fight.
LoveLy
June 9th, 2009 @ 9:23 pm

I hope the next fight would last at least five rounds. Unlike the previous fight with Hatton, it only lasted two rounds the fight is not worth watching.
gerry
June 14th, 2009 @ 1:54 pm

Nothing deserved to win against Manny Paquiao but Valero may have the best fight.
They have the same power punch (SouthPaw). If all Manny’s opponent made the hard time to defeat him, it’s just because he has a secret SOUTHPAW just like Valero.
Manny and Cotto is a best fight for Manny because it is his next milestone, but not a challenge fight.
Valero also has a secret SOUTHPAW that will make Manny a hard fight to defeat Valero.
That’s the best and ever fight for the two of them.
jerome ranario
June 16th, 2009 @ 6:46 pm

i think pacquiao-cotto will be the best and exciting fight because there both tough fighters…
The real
June 18th, 2009 @ 9:43 am

I have to said that cotto is to good for any body!!!whe is about being the best he will be the BEST” so any body out there get ready,THE CHAMP IS HERE………..
mark anthony parilla
June 29th, 2009 @ 6:50 pm

sa tingin ko kakayanin ni manny yung laban nya ke cotto malakas nga c cotto pero ke manny parin ako. kc im a pilipino.
nelson fontanez
July 9th, 2009 @ 9:14 am

i believe this is goind to be a good fihgt. a against miguel cotto. and manny pacman i think the trainer and the organization should be there to check the hand wrap and glove there should be no excuse
Capicue
July 12th, 2009 @ 4:03 am

We all need to respect each boxer. I’m puerto rican and yes Im going for miguel cotto. I’m not taking anything away from manny the pacman. It’s good that the philipines has a champ as manny. Many great fighters are frm Mexico and puerto RICO . Now the time has come for manny to prove to the world that he is pound for pound champion of the wrld. But till then cotto is holding the tittle and until pacman takes that from him cotto is the best. We wait till the day of the match. Good luck to each fighter. But like we puerto rican say que bonita bandera.
sam
July 12th, 2009 @ 4:30 pm

we can doubt any boxer in the world..but when manny is in the ring…he’s no human anymore..hee’s a boxing machine..words cant express what he had shown, or will show in his future bouts…for me, the only one who has a real threat againts manny is…MARQUEZ…no one else..mayweather? huh! not in this lifetime dude…hes great, but its manny’s time…coming back from his flawless retirement record from boxing is the only thing will destroy his career…and i dont see anyway he can hurt marquez…MAYBE THERE WILL BE “PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ III”…
Charlie Obana
July 24th, 2009 @ 12:34 am

JUST LIKED THE LAST FIGHT MANNY PACQUIO DOMINATED THE RING. BUT I DIDN’T THINK THE HITMAN HATTON WILL BE OUT SO QUICK ON THE SECOND ROUND. COTTO WILL PROVIDE MORE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE PATRONIZING WORLD BOXING FANS WITH HIS EQUAL SPEED AND POWER PUNCHES. THOUGH PACQUIO’S POWER AND TECHNIQUE WILL STILL PREVAIL AND DEFEAT COTTO, SAME WITH THE LIKES OF PREVIOUS BOXERS PLACED IN THE RING AGAINST HIM. POUND FOR POUND PACQUIO IS BETTER. MABUHAY SI PACQUIO!!!
felix rios
July 25th, 2009 @ 1:31 am

I think that miguel cotto is one of the best fighters but pacquiao have to fight outside because cottos power is incredible….. go cotto…
It's Pacman Vs Cotto - Page 7 - iSTORYA.NET
August 4th, 2009 @ 5:03 pm

[...] permalink Manny Pacquiao?s Next Opponent : Miguel Cotto | [ d'MusicBox ] * [...]
lou smash
September 23rd, 2009 @ 6:28 am

cotto ia a natural at this weight. 144 to 154. pacquiao better tuck some armor under them abs, cuz cotto is looking to dig his bones out of that twig body. southpaw might give cotto a little challenge. but cotto has got a great defense. i cant wait for mayweather and cotto. manny is done!
Firepower: Manny Pacquiao VS Miguel Cotto | [ d'MusicBox ] *
October 20th, 2009 @ 3:16 pm

[...] Manny Pacquiao VS Miguel Cotto http://blog.tambayanbox.org/category/manny-pacquiaos-next-opponent/ [...]
Pacquiao Cotto Predictions
October 24th, 2009 @ 12:10 pm

Pacquiao will keep Cotto in the middle of the ring. Pacquiao knows Cotto has the ability to knock him out. Speed and power will bring cotto to submission.
Pacquiao Cotto Predictions´s last blog ..OMG I RECEIVE A SCARY TEXT MESSAGES
Taylor Swift
November 15th, 2009 @ 7:12 pm

Congratulations Manny Pacquaio sa iyong muling pagkakapanalo laban kay Cotto. Wala na talagang tatalo pa kay Pacquaio.. ~
aris ocampo
November 17th, 2009 @ 4:26 pm

pacquaio is our pambansang kamao. khit sino ang kalabanin ni manny siya parin ang mananalo.
Manny Pacquiao’s Next Opponent : Yuri Foreman | [ d'MusicBox ] *
December 8th, 2009 @ 2:22 pm

[...] past series, we have featured boxers such as Shane Mosley, Edwin Valero, Julio Ceasar Chavez Jr and Miguel Cotto. I predicted that Pacquiao will win against Cotto in a Split Decision due to Pacquiao’s [...]

About

Just blogging and hopping! Do drop some comments in the posts or in the shoutbox. If you like the posts, you can subscribe to the RSS feed. If you came from Stumble and like the posts, it would not hurt if you click on "I like IT" :) Drop you card at my entrecard logo Entrecard users!

I have temporarily disabled the shoutbox as a part of a little experiment. It will be back later. Just comment on the blog posts so that I can get back to you. Same as for link exchanges. Please link me in your site first as I link sites by batch to save time. Would love to exchange links :)