Pacquiao and Cotto Fight Set for November 14th

Sports Betting News - July 20th, 2009 - Written by Bruce

Two of boxing's most exciting fighters, Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto have agreed to a November 14th fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Both are two of the most popular fighters in the world which makes for a hugely anticipated match up. Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) is known as the top pound for pound fighter in the world and is coming off a very impressive knockout of Ricky Hatton. Most boxing experts thought that Hatton would be a tough test, but he was no match for Pacquiao as he totally dominated the fight earning him the junior welterweight title. Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) is the reigning welterweight champion and is coming off a hard fought split decision victory against Joshua Clottey. Pacquiao and Cotto have agreed to fight at a 145 pound maximum weight.

Both fighters always put on a show for the fans as they both are known for being true warriors in the ring. The November fight has all the makings for being a spectacular event. The two will likely stand toe to toe and it should be one the best fights boxing has had in years. Pacquiao is a national icon in the Philippines and whenever he fights the country seems to shut down as everyone tunes in to watch their hero. He has reached superstar status and is widely considered as the best boxer in the world today. Cotto very well may be the toughest fighter Pacquiao has faced. Both of them are used to abusing their opponents in the ring which sets up their fight to be a bloody battle between two world class fighters. This fight has been talked about for a long time and we now finally have a date set to look forward to.

No matter who wins the fight it should be awesome to watch as it is rare to have two great fighters who both are as aggressive as these two. Boxing needs a fight with this kind of excitement surrounding it. There has been a lack of buzz surrounding boxing and this fight will do plenty to change that. Pacquiao has looked unbeatable over the last few years destroying every fighter he has faced. Its going to be interested to see if Cotta can put a stop to this as he has the power to do just that. No matter which way it goes boxing fans are going to be treated to a special fight when Pacquiao and Cotta do battle. Their November 14th match up may go down as one of the most exciting fights in boxing history.