Miguel Cotto and Marc Ecko team up with New Cotto shirt

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  1. jecxbox

    jecxbox St. Brett Full Member

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    (Check that shirt out) Damn!
    http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/boxeo/accion_deportiva/cotto_icono_de_la_moda/178924
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    Ecko jumps into ring with Cotto partnership


    Fashion designer Marc Ecko has always been a boxing fan. Now, he is getting the opportunity to step inside the ring.

    Well, not Ecko himself, but at least his brand.
    The Ecko brand logo will be worn by welterweight champion Miguel Cotto Saturday night when Cotto meets Alfonso Gomez for the WBA welterweight title in Atlantic City. This will be the first of three Cotto fights where the Ecko brand will be displayed on the boxer's trunks, robe and T-shirts.
    The partnership between Ecko and Cotto was a "no-brainer" for Ecko, who made his name in the sports world by purchasing Barry Bonds' 756th home run for $750,000. Cotto's characteristics in the boxing ring are exactly what the fashion icon wants his brand to be associated with. According to Ecko, Cotto is a national hero.
    "Miguel is exciting and fearless. He doesn't back down and remembers where he came from. He reflects the values of the Ecko brand," Ecko says.
    This will not be the first time Ecko has partnered with the boxing community or athletes. He is a sponsor of Junior Welterweight boxer Dmitriy Salita and has sponsored other Mixed Martial Arts fighters. The connection with famous athletes because of his celebrity have helped him build relationships and live out a childhood dream of "being on the sidelines."
    "I've been able to use my brand to meet with a lot of interesting people," Ecko says. "It makes the experience of being a fan richer."
    The negative reputation that has become associated with boxing is something that bothers Ecko, and he wants to show that its often poor public perception is not justified.
    Cotto's universal appeal was particularly attractive to Ecko in his decision to move forward with the partnership.
    "I've sponsored snowboarders, BMX riders and graffiti artists. What those people all had in common are their values appeal to my values," Ecko says. "In boxing, there are tough fights, it's exciting. Teaming up with Cotto was a no-brainer."
    Five Ecko stores will soon open in Cotto's native Puerto Rico.


    Seriously where do I buy it
     
  2. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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  3. jecxbox

    jecxbox St. Brett Full Member

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    I MUST get that shirt!!!
     
  4. JMP

    JMP Champion Full Member

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    damn is it out?
     
  5. venomus_p4p

    venomus_p4p Guest

    That shirt I'd Hott. I gotta get it!!
    ON DECK!!
     
  6. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    It's not as good as the Nard affliction shirt, but it's not bad.
     
  7. BewareofDawg

    BewareofDawg P4P Champ Full Member

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    It looks like a bite off of Affliction.
     
  8. Shane

    Shane Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I like Cotto, but that shirt sucks the design is horrible, i see chicken feathers ecko's trademark Rhino replacing the star on the flag, wtf and black and white only no PR colors, Cotto deserves better.
     
  9. jecxbox

    jecxbox St. Brett Full Member

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    Miguel "Angel" Cotto..They're Angel wings you dumb ass lmao :patsch And if you haven't noticed it is a affliction type style design thats why its not all colorful thats the style.
     
  10. Shane

    Shane Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes i know there angel wings im just talking sh*t a decent affliction rip off i guess.
     
  11. Golden Thunder

    Golden Thunder Battle of the Planet Full Member

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