Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto have tentatively agreed to fight in Las Vegas on November 14, giving the world's best pound-for-pound boxer a very challenging fight against a highly ranked opponent -- and ensuring that we won't see Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather any time soon.
The Los Angeles Times reports that Bob Arum, who promotes both Pacquiao and Cotto, says he's close to getting contractual arrangements worked out for Pacquiao and Cotto to fight each other. The fighters would have to agree on how they would split the purse and how much they'd both weigh before the deal can get done, but Arum indicated that Cotto -- not Shane Mosley -- is Pacquiao's likely next opponent:
"I hope to put it together this week, to get an agreement on terms," Arum told The Times on Monday in a telephone interview from his Top Rank headquarters in Las Vegas. ...
"Shane's a terrific fighter, but for now he's the second choice," Arum said. "If we can't put together a Pacquiao-Cotto fight, we'll reach out to Shane."
Cotto beat Joshua Clottey by split decision on Saturday, with Pacquiao sitting at ringside. Although Cotto suffered a very serious cut on an accidental head butt during the fight, he is expected to be ready to begin sparring again in time to prepare for a November bout.
A Cotto vs. Pacquiao fight would be one of the biggest of the year in boxing. But it wouldn't necessarily be a good thing for boxing fans, because it would also be a step away from the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather superfight that everyone wants to see.
source: http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2009/06/16/manny-pacquiao-vs-miguel-cotto-on-november-14/
Manny Pacquiao VS. Miguel Cotto
Cotto Fight Details Still To Be Cleared
Before parting ways in New York on Sunday, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum left word that he’ll come up with something concrete in two week’s time regarding the Filipino’s Nov. 14 fight.
While Arum has temporarily booked Pacquiao to face Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico in an all-Top Rank affair at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, there are major issues to be resolved, tops on the list are the revenue split and the catch weight.
“Bob told us he will connect the dots in two weeks time,” said Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal, who arrived in Manila with Pacquiao late Monday night via Northwest Airlines.
Cotto is coming off a hard-earned 12-round split decision over Joshua Clottey and the shaven-skulled puncher told the Puerto Rican press upon arrival at the Luis Munoz Marin International in San Juan that negotiations have yet to start.
“Nothing is concrete right now,” said Cotto. “But if terms are accepted, I will accept the fight (with Pacquiao).”
The Puerto Rican press also asked Cotto if reports are true that Emanuel Steward, the discoverer of Thomas Hearns, is being eyed to join his training team.
Cotto did not deny or confirm the report, saying he is open to anything that will help enhance his future performances.
If there is one sure thing at the moment, Gacal said it is the fact that “Manny won’t fight Cotto at 147 lbs. He’s just too big (at that weight class).”
Arum said that “reason will (eventually) prevail” and the two will likely meet halfway, say 143 or 144 lbs.
The Los Angeles Times reported on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) that Shane Mosley is also being looked at as a possibility despite his supposedly lack of a fanbase.
If Arum fails to match Pacquiao and Cotto, “we’ll reach out to Shane,” Arum told Lance Pugmire. Golden Boy Promotions said Mosley is “willing to make concessions.”
Meanwhile, Pacquiao flew to Bohol late Tuesday afternoon to reunite with his kids and from picturesque province, the pound-for-pound will proceed to General Santos City using the private plane of former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson.
Pacquiao left his kids there for the whirlwind visit to New York and promised them that he’ll be back shortly for some more bonding time after it was cut short by his quick trip to the Big Apple.
BY: NICK GIONGCO
article source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/207088/cotto-fight-details-still-be-cleared
Manny Pacquiao VS. “Sugar” Shane Mosley
A super fight between pound-for-pound king Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao and world welterweight champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley looms
as key members of Team Pacquiao favor such a huge matchup.
Pacquiao, 30, said he is willing to fight Mosley for a shot at his sixth title in as many weight divisions in his October 17 fight, but he leaves it to his management team to work it out.
The breakthrough came last week after Mosley (46-5-0, 39 knockouts) told Yahoo! Sports and RingTV.com that he is willing to go down to 144 pounds to book an immediate fight with Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 by KOs).
Mosley, 37, also indicated that he has no problem getting a lower share of the fight purse, acknowledging that the Filipino icon is now the world’s best boxer.
“The main issue is Manny is the best pound-for-pound. [Floyd] Mayweather is not the best,” Mosley told Filipino journalist Snow Badua, who hosts a daily sports program on Channel 4.
Asked about a 60-40 sharing scheme suggested by Team Pacquiao, Mosley said: “We’ll negotiate. I’m not the negotiator,” said Mosley. “Whatever is fair, we will talk about it. It definitely will be a good split.”
Pacquiao’s top adviser Franklin “Jeng” Gacal told Badua in a separate interview that he welcomes Pacquiao-Mosley because the Lynwood, California fighter is “a great boxer, a great champion.”
Gacal confirmed that the catch weight issue has been settled, adding that Mosley’s decision to go down in weight was crucial to making the fight happen.
Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach earlier said he asked Mosley by phone if he’s willing to fight Pacquiao at 142, but the reigning World Boxing Association welterweight champion said “No.”
“Now, if Shane Mosley wants to fight Manny at 143 or 144, then we’re in business,” Roach said.
Roach explained that he would not allow Pacquiao to go up in weight to 147 because that would mean giving the naturally bigger Mosley a big size advantage.
Mosley, who was unbeaten as a world lightweight champion, said he would have no problem making weight to fight PacMan.
“I fought Antonio Margarito at 147, and I don’t see why losing a few more pounds to fight Manny will be a problem,” said Mosley, who has not fought below the welterweight limit in almost 10 years.
Another key member of Team Pacquiao, conditioning guru Alex Ariza, said he personally prefers Mosley over Mayweather because the former comes to fight.
Ariza also said the size issue would not be much of a factor, because Pacquiao is known to retain his vaunted speed and explosive power as he goes up in weight.
“Look, he scored sensational knockouts in the three fights when he went up in weight,” Ariza said.
Michael Rosenthal, editor of RingTV.com said Pacquioa-Mosley “might be the most thrilling matchup in years.”
“These are two gifted boxers with blazing-quick hands and feet and a willingness to take risks in order to please the fans. What more could we ask? Let’s hope that their handlers are able to put the fight together,” Rosenthal said in his weekly Ring-Yahoo! website blog.
Source: http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2009/june/04/yehey/sports/20090604spo1.html
Top 20 Humors About Manny Pacquiao
20. Manny Pacquiao invented black. In fact, he invented the entire spectrum of visible light. Except pink. Juan Manuel Marquez invented pink.
19. Manny Pacquiao can slam a revolving door.
18. Manny Pacquiao ordered a Big Mac at Burger King, and got one.
17. Manny Pacquiao is the reason why Waldo is hiding.
16. Manny Pacquiao's hand is the only hand that can beat a Royal Flush.
15. Manny Pacquiao doesn’t read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.
14. Manny Pacquiao does not get frostbite. Manny Pacquiao bites frost.
13. There is no 'ctrl' button on Manny Pacquiao's computer. Manny Pacquiao is always in control.
12. Manny Pacquiao can kill two stones with one bird.
11. When Manny Pacquiao's does a pushup, he isn’t lifting himself up, he’s pushing the Earth down.
10. Manny Pacquiao doesn’t have hair on his testicles, because hair does not grow on steel.
9. Manny Pacquiao counted to infinity - twice.
8. There is no chin behind Manny Pacquiao's beard. There is only another fist.
7. The quickest way to a man’s heart is with Manny Pacquiao’ fist.
6. When the Boogeyman goes to sleep, he checks his closet for Manny Pacquiao.
5. Manny Pacquiao won’t ever get a heart attack, because a heart knows better than to attack Manny Pacquiao.
4. Some people wear Superman pajamas. Superman wears Manny Pacquiao pajamas.
3. If you have 100 pesos and Manny Pacquiao has pesos, Manny Pacquiao has more money than you.
2. Manny Pacquiao can set ants on fire with a magnifying glass. At night!
1. Manny Pacquiao's tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.
Source:http://forum.philboxing.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=135280
Manny Pacquiao Funny Pics
Manny Pacquiao Funny Pics:
I love Manny Pacquiao! The hilarious Pacquiao photos that had been circulating the Internet for quite a while now. Here are some that makes Manny Paquiao more popular.
Star Trek Manny Paquiao
The Sexy Manny
300 Manny Paquiao
The Baby Manny
Manny Jackson
Warcaft Manny Paquiao
Super Manny
Manny Tarzan
Saving Private Manny
Manny Pacquiao Titles
Major:
* WBC world flyweight champion
* IBF world super bantamweight champion
* WBC world super featherweight champion
* WBC world lightweight champion
Minor:
* OPBF flyweight champion
* WBC international super bantamweight champion
* WBC international super featherweight champion
* IBO world light welterweight champion
The Ring Magazine titles:
* World featherweight champion
* World super featherweight champion
* World light welterweight champion
Lineal Championship titles:
* World flyweight champion
* World featherweight champion
* World junior lightweight champion
* World junior welterweight champion
Recognitions
* 2006 & 2008 Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year
* 2006 & 2008[72] Boxing Writers Association Of America Fighter of the Year
* WBC Emeritus Champion
* The Ring Magazine #1 Pound For Pound
* 5-Time PSA Sportsman of the Year
* 2008 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Honorary Award for Sports Excellence[73]
* 2008 BoxingScene.com Fighter of the Year[74]
* 2008 Sports Illustrated Boxer of the Year[75]
* 2008 SecondsOut.com Fighter of the Year[76]
* 2008 TheSweetScience.com Boxer of the Year[77]
* 2008 WBC Boxer of the Year[78]
* 2008 Yahoo Sports Fighter of the Year[79]
* 2008 ESPN Star's Champion of Champions[80]
* 2009 TIME 100 Most Influential People (Heroes & Icons Category)[81]
