UPDATE! Cotto’s title on the line vs Pacquiao

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  1. Critic

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    Cotto’s title on the line vs Pacquiao

    By NICK GIONGCO
    August 2, 2009, 7:44pm
    The World Boxing Organization (WBO) removed one of Manny Pacquiao’s concerns when it announced Sunday that Miguel Cotto will defend his welterweight crown in a catch weight of 145 lbs — and not 147 lbs — against the Filipino boxing icon.
    WBO president Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel told the Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Dia that (the fight) it’s going to be for the (WBO) title” and that everything will come to a “happy ending” for both parties.
    Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal said he had spoken with Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum also yesterday, assuring him that the fight will be at 145 lbs and that Cotto’s WBO throne will be on the line in the super showdown penciled at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
    Cotto had insisted a few days back that if Pacquiao wants to go after the WBO crown, the fight will have to be at 147 lbs.
    Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach said fighting Cotto in a non-title bout is almost without value.
    Now that it appears that a major stumbling block has been cleared, next up for discussion would be the crucial choice of finding a new training camp for Pacquiao, who has been advised by the Harvard-educated lawyer to set up the first half of his training camp outside US territory owing to an IRS regulation called the Substantial Presence Test.
    Arum, whose promotional outfit Top Rank is staging the megabuck fight, will embark on a huge promotional tour of four cities in September, kicking off with the lead event at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 10.
    The next stops will be in Cotto’s hometown of Caguas in Puerto Rico on Sept. 12, AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sept. 13 and Beverly Hills in Los Angeles on Sept. 14.
    Then, the two will head to their respective training camps with Cotto going to Tampa, Florida, and Pacquiao in the Bahamas, Canada, Mexico or the Philippines.
     
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  2. CarlesX7

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    The only thing missing in the article is Cotto agreeing to all that. But it seems like team Pac will get what they want, again. If anything, this will shut the mouths of all those who screamed about how Cotto is scared of the fight.

    Thanx for the link, Critic.
     
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    :good cotto finally open up his mind!
     
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  4. DonPrestige

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    If this is true, its an absolute Discrace. I want to see this fight whether at 145, 147, 140, it doesntnt mateer.

    But if Manny is not willing to fight at the 147 limit then the belt should not be on the line. This is the reason there is no trust in boxing and people turn away. POLITICS

    Hopefully, anybody but the most ardent Pac fans feel the same way especially after the talk on here for the past 3 years of welters facing welters.
     
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  5. LaidOut

    LaidOut Whaaaaat? Full Member

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    But if Cotto is not happy with this, he will just turn the belt back to the WBO, as per his earlier statements. So until we hear from Cotto himself or one of his spokespersons, I think this still isn't settled.
     
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  6. Rooney

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    I wonder what Cotto has to say about all of this:yep.

    This might make him more determined to knock pacman the **** out and join Golden Boy Promotions.

    I wasn't a fan of Cotto but after the Clottey fight I gained mad respect for how he dealt with that huge cut like it was nothing to worry about and went on to squeeze out a victory.

    I hope he knocks pac spark out, but my money still on Pac.:bbb
     
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  7. Mr. Blobby

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    hahahaha nah na nah na! this is gonna **** off alot of Pac haters! hahaha!
     
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  8. Nestea

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    Get used to it. It brings more drama and hype to the fight just like the Hatton-Pac. And what's funny is theyre still on the negotiation area.

    It's already blooming the fight to the fullest. (well not yet full, just wait for the real signed deal and 24/7)

    Unlike some other bout who kept talking and talking but still won't get any attention.
     
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  10. Guidokz

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    i wonder what fight that is?.:yep
     
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    Absolutely
     
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    hahaha gutted!
     
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  14. fatcity

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    Typical bull****.WW division is 147 lbs. NOT 145 lbs.Cotto must now know that Arum favours Pacman and should high tail it out of town.
    PS-He should also file a law suit against the WBO for disregarding their own ****ing rules.:deal
     
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