The Nevada State Athletic Commission has chosen Kenny Bayless as referee for the upcoming November 14th battle between Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao.Bayless is a well-regarded official who is no stranger to mega-fights. His resume includes: Pacquiao-Hatton, Hatton-Malignaggi, Cotto-Margarito, Pacquiao-Marquez II and Mayweather-De la Hoya.The judges assigned to the bout are … [Read more...]
The Best of the BTBC Fan Forum
Here is a List of the Current Hot Topics on the BTBC:* Pacquiao-Cotto is on for Nov. 14th* Floyd Mayweather Jr. "MMA is for Beer Drinkers"* Which boxing organization is most corrupt?!* Is Juanma Ducking Caballero?* Kelly Pavlik Blasts Super Middleweight Tourney* Cotto Signs 2-Year Extension With Top Rank* Top Rank Signs Samuel Peter* Amir Khan: The New Face of Golden Boy?Stop … [Read more...]
Cotto vs. Pacquiao: It’s Official!
The announcement was made today that the long-rumored bout between Pound-for-Pound #1, Manny Pacquiao, and the Puerto Rican Welterweight King, Miguel Cotto is definitely going to happen.CEO of Top Rank, Bob Arum, announced that the bout is signed for the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on November 14th and it will be broadcast on HBO PPV.Although the buzz is that Cotto gained a moral … [Read more...]
Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto: Meaningless
There, I said it. Pacquiao vs. Cotto is meaningless.Now, before the loyal Pacquiao and Cotto fans, boxing's most bullishly loyal fans ever, begin to throw garbage at the screen, let me clarify a few things.There's no doubt in my mind that this encounter will be exciting beyond belief, almost a sure candidate for Fight of the Year. Even the lead-in, with both fan bases going at … [Read more...]