By NICK GIONGCO July 3, 2010, 6:42pm Manny Pacquiao is more than willing to give Miguel Cotto a chance to redeem himself following a brutal beating that he suffered against the Filipino late last year. Manny Pacquiao is more than willing to give Miguel Cotto a chance to redeem himself following a brutal beating that he suffered against the Filipino late last year. Manny Pacquiao is more than willing to give Miguel Cotto a chance to redeem himself following a brutal beating that he suffered against the Filipino late last year, Pacquiaos adviser told the Puerto Rican press on Friday. Canadian Mike Koncz told Carlos Gonzalez of Primera Hora that the pound-for-pound king has given the go-signal to meet Cotto for a second time in case negotiations for a megabuck matchup with Floyd Mayweather doesnt prosper. I spoke with Manny in Philippines and he likes the idea of Cotto gunning for a revenge if the fight against Mayweather, Jr. doesnt happen, Koncz was quoted as saying. Pacquiao had dealt Cotto a 12th round stoppage loss when they rumbled on November 13 in Las Vegas. Koncz confirmed Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arums ultimatum that Mayweather has been given two weeks to decide whether or not he will face Pacquiao for a fight being booked for Nov. 13 in Las Vegas since the fight proposal has been forwarded to the Americans camp for his approval. Mayweather has until July 15 to study the documents and sign them, stressed Koncz, adding that, Mayweather needs Manny more than Manny needs Mayweather. In the event a Pacquiao-Cotto takes place, Koncz said a catch weight would likely be in place. Cotto holds a version of the world super-welterweight (154 lbs) crown and Pacquiao will be aiming for his eight world title in as many weight classes against the Puerto Rican. Koncz, who is in Puerto Rico to supervise the title crack of Bernabe Concepcion on July 10 against Juan Manuel Lopez said he doesnt see any problem with Cotto agreeing to go down to 150 or 151 against Pacquiao.
If the Pac/Mayweather doesn't go forward, I officially boycott ever purchasing the pay-per-view of either of them. There's a lot of other good fighters willing to fight.
So pacman's gonna fight at another catchweight for cotto's 154 title?? WOW absolutely unbelievable.. This pacman...
In reality the catchweight will not make a difference in the fight, it'll just make Pacquiao look bad. Fight at 147 or 154.
Prediction from me would be 8-9th round stoppage this time around. Pac won't start so cautious, he has little need to, Cotto still won't deal with his speed. Arums a **** if this comes off. He's a **** already but this would make him a mega ****! And Crax I agree a catch makes no difference at all.
