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Pacquiao vs. Cotto

  • Miguel Cotto (L) takes a punch from Manny Pacquiao during their WBO welterweight title fight Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

    Live Blog: Pacquiao wins by TKO in round twelve

    November 14, 2009

    By Brett Okamoto

    Manny Pacquiao won a world title in his seventh different weight class Saturday at the MGM Garden Arena when he beat Miguel Cotto by a TKO in the twelfth round. Referee Kenny Bayless called the fight after Pacquiao landed a straight left to Cotto's face. Pacquiao is officialy the WBO welterweight title holder. "I controlled the fight," Pacquiao said on HBO's Pay Per View. "I was aggressive in the fight." Cotto said Pacquiao was so hard to fight because of the different angles he threw punches from.

  • Miguel Cotto remains in the ring following his 12th-round TKO defeat at the hands of Manny Pacquiao on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

    Bruised and battered, Cotto says he will fight again

    November 15, 2009

    By Ryan Greene

    Those in Miguel Cotto's corner on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena made the executive, majority decision to send their fighter in for a 12th and final round with Manny Pacquiao. The fight was called 55 seconds into the frame and awarded to Pacquiao by TKO. But, in reality, the fight ended much earlier, as Cotto was gradually worn down after two solid rounds to start the fight. Speaking in bigger picture terms, Cotto told his fans afterwards that the fight go on in regards to his career.

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    Pacquiao-Cotto Weigh-In

    Pacquiao-Cotto Weigh-In

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    Sights and sounds from the Pacquiao-Cotto weigh-in Friday afternoon at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

  • Manny Pacquiao, left, of the Philippines and WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico pose during an official weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. The boxers will fight at the arena on November 14.

    Trainers scuffle at Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto weigh-in

    November 13, 2009

    By Brett Okamoto

    Freddie Roach had warned Miguel Cotto’s camp all week through the media that if Cotto weighed-in even slightly over the agreed-upon 145-pound weight limit for the WBO welterweight title fight on Saturday, he would pull Manny Pacquiao from the event completely. Pacquiao weighed in first at 144 pounds, then Cotto at 145.

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    Pacquiao, Cotto weigh-in

    Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico were weighed at the official weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. The boxers will fight at the arena on November 14.

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    Ending With Firepower

    Ending With Firepower

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    Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto and their camps share their final thoughts leading up to the final major boxing match of the decade.

  • Manny Pacquiao laughs with trainer Freddie Roach during Wednesday's pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel.

    Freddie Roach: Miguel Cotto not the same since knockout

    November 12, 2009

    By Brett Okamoto

    As he has done in the past, Freddie Roach offered a $1,000 award to any of Manny Pacquiao’s latest sparring partners who could knock down the Filipino during preparations for his WBO welterweight title fight with Miguel Cotto this Saturday. During Wednesday’s pre-fight press conference, Roach said that even after 141 rounds of sparring in Pacquiao’s recent camp, his money is safe.

  • Manny Pacquiao strikes a pose Tuesday at the MGM Grand, where he'll face Miguel Cotto on Saturday.

    Pricing out wagers on the Pacquiao-Cotto fight

    November 13, 2009

    By Jeff Haney

    I would not go so far as to call the betting line mispriced in Saturday’s fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand, particularly as it continues to drift higher in favor of Pacquiao.

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    Pacquiao workout

    Photos of private workouts from Manny Pacquiao as he makes final preparations for his WBO welterweight title fight on November 14, 2009 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

  • Boxer Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines is surrounded by photographers on arrival Tuesday at the MGM Grand.

    Pacquiao-Cotto fight could set pay-per-view record

    November 12, 2009

    By Jeff Haney

    When Manny Pacquiao was hailed as the hottest boxer in the sport at Wednesday’s prefight news conference at the MGM Grand, it was not just lip service.

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    Pacquiao, Cotto press conference

    Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico attend a news conference at the MGM Grand Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. The boxers will fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.

  • Manny Pacquiao poses for fans and media during his grand arrival at MGM Grand Hotel on Tuesday. Pacquiao will face Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title on Nov. 14, 2009 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

    Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto arrive at MGM Grand

    November 10, 2009

    By Brett Okamoto

    Manny Pacquiao made his grand arrival at MGM Grand Hotel on Tuesday, marking the first time in the world champion’s career the ceremony didn’t take place at Mandalay Bay. Although Pacquiao is known to be superstitious, head trainer Freddie Roach said Tuesday’s change wouldn’t throw off his fighter.

  • WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, right, of Puerto Rico finishes a workout for the media at the Pound4Pound Gym in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Fitness coach Phil Landman is at left. Cotto is scheduled to defend his title against Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 14.

    Miguel Cotto camp says big cut in June fight an asset now

    November 10, 2009

    By Jeff Haney

    In broad terms, Saturday’s showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto shapes up as a classic clash of speed versus power.

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    Pacquiao, Cotto grand arrivals

    Photos from the grand arrivals of Manny Pacquaio and Miguel cotton at the MGM Grand Hotel on Nov. 10, 2009.

  • Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines hits a double-end bag during a workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Pacquiao will challenge WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico for the title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 14.

    Freddie Roach talks tough; Manny Pacquiao backs it up

    November 7, 2009

    By Jeff Haney

    Freddie Roach has earned a reputation as boxing’s finest trainer. More than this, in recent years Roach has become a master of psychological gamesmanship. Roach has developed a knack for making just the right remark to get into the heads of his opposition before a fight, for playing those mind games — “pushing the barriers, planting seeds,” as ringside color commentator John Lennon put it.

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    Pacquiao Prepares for Cotto

    Pacquiao Prepares for Cotto

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    Manny Pacquiao prepares for his fight with Miguel Cotto.

  • WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, left, of Puerto Rico during a workout for the media at the Pound4Pound Gym in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Cotto is scheduled to defend his title against Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 14.

    Miguel Cotto turns up heat readying for Manny Pacquiao

    November 6, 2009

    By Jeff Haney

    On orders from Miguel Cotto, the heat was turned way up inside the Pound 4 Pound Gym on La Cienega Boulevard this week.

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    Cotto Prepares for Pacquiao

    Cotto Prepares for Pacquiao

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    Miguel Cotto prepares for his fight with Manny Pacquiao.

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    Manny Pacquiao workout

    Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines invited the media to a workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Pacquiao will challenge WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico for the title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 14.

  • Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is led through fans as he arrives at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.

    Pacquiao happy with Philippines camp, now training in U.S.

    October 28, 2009

    By Brett Okamoto

    Manny Pacquiao arrived in Los Angeles last weekend to begin final preparations for his Nov. 14 welterweight bout with Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

  • WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, right, of Puerto Rico finishes a workout for the media at the Pound4Pound Gym in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Fitness coach Phil Landman is at left. Cotto is scheduled to defend his title against Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 14.

    Miguel Cotto camp says big cut in June fight an asset now

    November 10, 2009

    By Jeff Haney

    In broad terms, Saturday’s showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto shapes up as a classic clash of speed versus power.

UFC 158
Nick Diaz fails to back up years worth of talk

UFC 158 A welterweight title fight that felt incredibly different wound up remarkably the same. Georges St. Pierre manhandled nemesis Nick Diaz with his wrestling. St. Pierre won every round on every judges' scorecard in Montreal for his sixth straight unanimous-decision victory. Diaz had preached his superiority over St. Pierre for years, but when he finally got his chance, he looked as helpless as all the other challengers to the 170-pound division's throne in the last six years. St. Pierre's consistency continued to amaze. Now it's on to Johny Hendricks, who defeated Carlos Condit in the evening's co-main event. Could he be the one to finally threaten St. Pierre?

Main Card Results
WinnerLoserMethod
Georges St. PierreNick DiazUnanimous Decision
Johny HendricksCarlos ConditUnanimous Decision
Jake EllenbergerNate MarquardtKnockout
Chris CamozziNick RingSplit Decision
Mike RicciColin FletcherUnanimous Decision

Fight Schedule
DateEventHeadlining MatchLocation
May 3 NABF Super Featherweight Title Francisco Vargas vs. Jose Aguiniga Las Vegas: The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan
May 4 WBC Welterweight Title Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero Las Vegas: MGM Grand Garden Arena
May 18 UFC on FX 8 Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold Jaragua, Brazil
May 25 UFC 160 Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva Las Vegas: MGM Grand Garden Arena
June 8 UFC on FUEL TV 10 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum Fortaleza, Brazil
June 15 UFC 161 Renan Barao vs. Eddie Wineland Winnipeg, Manitoba
June 22 WBA Welterweight Title Paulie Malignaggi vs. Adrien Broner Brooklyn, N.Y.

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