Miguel Cotto will be relying on strength when he defends his WBO welterweight title against Filipino Manny Pacquiao on Saturday at the MGM Grand hotel & casino in Las Vegas.
The Puerto Rican is the underdog for the fight, but believes his power will triumph over Pacquiao’s renowned hand speed when the pair step in the ring together.
"I'm prepared for the speed of Manny," Cotto said. "My hand speed is pretty equal to Manny's. But can Manny's power equal Miguel Cotto's on Saturday night? I am very calm. I have been doing this for many years."
Cotto, 34-1 (27 KOs), is a former WBO light welterweight and WBA welterweight champion and maintained he is in great shape after a successful training camp in Florida under new head coach Joe Santiago.
Santiago, 31, was drafted in to replace Cotto’s uncle Evangelista after the pair fell out, but despite criticisms from Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach, Cotto insists Santiago has brought with him a positive change.
"The training camp we had, that's going to make the difference," he added. "When you have good communication with all the members of your team, an integrated team, and they put their efforts together to really make Miguel Cotto the best Miguel Cotto he can be, it makes a very comfortable training camp."
Pacquiao, (49-3-2, 37 KOs), was mobbed by cheering fans on his arrival at the MGM Grand and is likely to attract most of the support at the 16,000-seat arena on Saturday. Cotto, however, was unfazed by what goes on outside the ring.
"On fight night it is going to be just Manny, Miguel Cotto and the referee inside the ring," said the Puerto Rican, who retained his WBO title with a split decision win over Ghana's Joshua Clottey in June. "Nobody can come and give anything to Manny."
Despite Pacquiao’s camp touting a possible match-up with Floyd Mayweather Jr, Cotto was similary unmoved by his opponents looking over his head.
"I'm focused on this fight," he said. "When I beat him this Saturday, he can think about whatever opponents he wants."
Commentary: I do believe that Cotto has power and I admire this fighter. But it is also a fact that Manny Pacquiao has power too. Factor in the handspeed, footwork and the ability to stay to the game plan...and it wouldnt be difficult to understand why most boxing news, and boxing scene writer favors "Pacquiao wins over Cotto!"
Source: Cotto insists his power is too much for Pacquiao
The Puerto Rican is the underdog for the fight, but believes his power will triumph over Pacquiao’s renowned hand speed when the pair step in the ring together.
"I'm prepared for the speed of Manny," Cotto said. "My hand speed is pretty equal to Manny's. But can Manny's power equal Miguel Cotto's on Saturday night? I am very calm. I have been doing this for many years."
Cotto, 34-1 (27 KOs), is a former WBO light welterweight and WBA welterweight champion and maintained he is in great shape after a successful training camp in Florida under new head coach Joe Santiago.
Santiago, 31, was drafted in to replace Cotto’s uncle Evangelista after the pair fell out, but despite criticisms from Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach, Cotto insists Santiago has brought with him a positive change.
"The training camp we had, that's going to make the difference," he added. "When you have good communication with all the members of your team, an integrated team, and they put their efforts together to really make Miguel Cotto the best Miguel Cotto he can be, it makes a very comfortable training camp."
Pacquiao, (49-3-2, 37 KOs), was mobbed by cheering fans on his arrival at the MGM Grand and is likely to attract most of the support at the 16,000-seat arena on Saturday. Cotto, however, was unfazed by what goes on outside the ring.
"On fight night it is going to be just Manny, Miguel Cotto and the referee inside the ring," said the Puerto Rican, who retained his WBO title with a split decision win over Ghana's Joshua Clottey in June. "Nobody can come and give anything to Manny."
Despite Pacquiao’s camp touting a possible match-up with Floyd Mayweather Jr, Cotto was similary unmoved by his opponents looking over his head.
"I'm focused on this fight," he said. "When I beat him this Saturday, he can think about whatever opponents he wants."
Commentary: I do believe that Cotto has power and I admire this fighter. But it is also a fact that Manny Pacquiao has power too. Factor in the handspeed, footwork and the ability to stay to the game plan...and it wouldnt be difficult to understand why most boxing news, and boxing scene writer favors "Pacquiao wins over Cotto!"
Source: Cotto insists his power is too much for Pacquiao
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