‘Manny Pacquiao to stop Miguel Cotto’

Manny Pacquiao will stop Miguel Cotto in their November 14 showdown in Las Vegas. That’s according to 51% of respondents on my poll so far (to vote, click here).

The next biggest block of voters, at 25%, believe the Pacman will win the fight on points; then 12% are backing Cotto to stop Pacquiao; 8% are going with a draw and then finally 4% see a Cotto victory on points.

Another way of interpreting the results is that 63% reckon the fight won’t go the distance.

Right now, I’m sitting on the fence. I want to see the photos (and hopefully some video footage too) from the weigh-in to check how drawn Cotto is. That’s when I’ll make make my final pick.

But if a gun were placed to my head and I were forced to choose, I’d have to go with Pacquiao … but only just.

The only certainty is that this bout will be far more competitive than Pacquiao v Ricky Hatton, and even Floyd Mayweather v Juan Manuel Marquez for that matter.

And that’s what we boxing fans want from boxing – a fair fight; not something we know the result beforehand. Mind you, no matter the result of Pacquiao-Cotto, there’s going to be a chunk of supporters who’ll be able to say: “I told you so!”


Commentary: Smart decision. Wait for the footage, weigh in result, and other facts instead of listening to the subjective prediction and analysis of many so-called boxing experts.

Source: ‘Manny Pacquiao to stop Miguel Cotto’

To read more fight news update of the upcoming welterweight boxing championship fight between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and Miguel Cotto go to Pacquiao vs. Cotto Fight News Update. Or to read fight news commentary go to Pacquiao vs. Cotto Fight News Update.