by Paul MagnoIf you look around cyberspace these days, there has been a subtle shift in the public wind as it pertains to Antonio Margarito and his indefinite suspension from boxing. Margarito's attempted use of illegal hand wraps for his January, 2009 contest with Shane Mosley seems a distant memory to some and, shockingly, a flat-out falsehood to more than a few. A year ago, … [Read more...]
Pacquiao Outclasses Cotto In Massacre
Manny Pacquiao TKO 12 Miguel Cotto Manny Pacquiao lined up the shot with the cunning of a pool shark, and when his right hand flashed out and drilled Miguel Cotto on the chin in the third round, the Puerto Rican suddenly found himself on his back. A gasp went up in the pro-Cotto side of the MGM Grand, and it looked momentarily like boxing’s proudest fighter was on his way to … [Read more...]
Pacquiao and Cotto Weigh-In: Fireworks Await
WBO welterweight champ Miguel Cotto and people’s champ Manny Pacquiao both weighed in under their contracted weight of 145 pounds, in front of a massive crowd at the famed MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs), tipped the scales at 144 pounds. Miguel Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs), weighed in bang on the contacted catchweight of 145 pounds, ahead of his seconds … [Read more...]
Firepower: The BTBC Suggested Retail Price
Firepower:Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel CottoDaniel Santos vs. Yuri ForemanJesus Soto Karass vs. Alfonso GomezJulio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Troy RowlandBefore each major pay per view the members of the Boxing Tribune Blue Corner will make a bid on what they'd be willing to pay to see the event. The numbers will then be tabulated and the real value of the event will be established. … [Read more...]
Pacquiao-Cotto Does Not Benefit The Welterweight Division
by Dafs117When two superstars of today are matched-up together, I don’t often complain, especially if it’s in the talent-rich welterweight division. But, I’m struggling to see how the marquee division will enhance its reputation after Saturday’s superfight. Manny Pacquiao is the welterweight problem child. When a fighter jumps weight classes, it’s hard to be realistic with his … [Read more...]