Cotto v Judah Presser & Pictures
This marks the third consecutive year Cotto (29-0, 24 KOs), of Caguas, Puerto Rico, has headlined at the ‘Mecca of Boxing’ on the eve of New York’s annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Last year, he defeated previously unbeaten top-10 contender Paulie Malignaggi to retain his world jr. welterweight title in front of a near-capacity crowd.
Cotto faces a tough challenger in Judah (34-4, 25 KOs), from Brooklyn, who is no stranger to dethroning world champions. Judah has promised a major urban renewal of the welterweight division, beginning with the demolition of the defending champion.
“I am going to rain on his parade – literally,” boasted Judah. “On June 9, I’m going to sink his boat and on June 10, me and Tito (Trinidad) are going to ride Cotto’s float in the Puerto Rican Parade. The Latinos already know it. I will have more Latino fans than he will at The Garden. There’s a new Grand Marshall in town and his name is Zab Judah!”
“That’s NOT going to happen,” replied Cotto. “Judah talks too much. He may be a great fighter, but he’s not the best fighter and I will teach him that difference when we meet in the ring. I promise I will be focused and show all my power on June 9."
“This is unquestionably Miguel Cotto's biggest and greatest challenge of his professional career. We're calling this championship event “X-Plosive” because it really is," said Bob Arum of Top Rank.
“Cotto-Judah is an incredibly exciting matchup and a defining moment for Miguel Cotto as he continues to ascend to the elite levels of the sport,” said HBO Pay-Per-View’s Mark Taffet. “It will be an electric environment that boxing fans won’t want to miss.”
At the age of 26, Cotto is a six-year pro. He is the hardest puncher in boxing. He goes to an immediate fiery attack and goes hard to the body.
After winning his first welterweight title defense on March 3, Miguel said "All the big names, I want to fight with them. I feel better, stronger, with more stamina at 147 pounds."
Miguel, who successfully defended the World Boxing Organization jr. welterweight title five times during his first world champion reign, from 2004-2006, moved up to 147 pounds for the first time on December 2, winning the vacant WBA welterweight world title with a very impressive fifth-round TKO win against previously undefeated contender Carlos Quintana. He successfully defended the title on March 3, knocking out Oktay Urkal in the 11th round.
"No welterweight will ever defeat Miguel Cotto. He is too powerful," declared chief trainer Evangelista Cotto.
Judah, however, disagrees.
“Cotto has never faced anyone with my fast hands or my pretty face at my house in Madison Square Garden,” Judah said. “Cotto – I’ve got to give it to you. You are young, you are determined but I've got to tell you right now -- you are going to go down and I am going to the Puerto Rico parade wearing your title belt and your parade sash."
At the age of 29, Zab, like Miguel, is also a two-division world champion having held the International Boxing Federation and the WBO jr. lightweight titles during different reigns. A 10-year pro, Judah added the undisputed WBA-WBC-IBF welterweight crown to his impressive resume when he stopped defending champion Cory Spinks in February, 2004, with a ninth-round TKO. It was a sensational performance that put Zab among the world’s elite fighters.
In April, 2006, Judah came out firing and powdered Floyd Mayweather, Jr. with hard punches early before losing a 12-round decision in a world title fight in Las Vegas. Judah was suspended for a year for a scuffle in the tenth round of that fight.
Judah is fired up and ready to go for the Cotto fight.
“I have been in training, and I am going hard, and I can’t wait,” said Judah. “I think it’s an excellent fight right now for myself, and I think it’s an excellent fight for Miguel Cotto. A win for Cotto over Zab Judah is huge for his career, a win for Zab Judah over Miguel Cotto is huge for my career, it puts me right back up there. Cotto is a great fighter. He comes with a lot of strength and talent. He brings everything, he has good defense, and he’s a determined fighter. He lets his hands go, he’s young, and he’s hungry, and that says it all right there. I am looking at this fight as being a very big and winnable fight. Plus, everyone is going to see Cotto go down. I will have the Latino fans on my side on June 9."
The Cotto vs Judah pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $44.95, will be distributed by HBO Pay-Per-Vew.
Cotto is so much bigger!!!
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Zabs gonna be spittin' diamonds out his mouf' by rd. 6 ;D
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i think their are two boxers in the sport today that is great for boxing.
one great embassador is the pacman.
the next one is cotto.
cotto and pac brings in a lot of interested people to the sport and they fight anyone and lay it all on the line not once or twice a year but always.
We need more cottos and pacs in the sport. They are keeping the sport a live.
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ooh but as much as i love cotto, judah is dangerous and i'm worried cotto may lose. i have choose judah to win but i hope i'm wrong.
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where did you find this pics?
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CC 207 skel! nice work here buddy! :)
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excuse my ignorant asssss but why the ranger jerseys? sorry a lil slow tonight
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Originally Posted by CutMeMicK
Zabs gonna be spittin' diamonds out his mouf' by rd. 6 ;D
are those real ICE or CZ's?
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Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P
excuse my ignorant asssss but why the ranger jerseys? sorry a lil slow tonight
The pictures were taken in Texas this past weekend as they both attended the Pac fight.
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Originally Posted by CutMeMicK
Zabs gonna be spittin' diamonds out his mouf' by rd. 6 ;D
are those real ICE or CZ's?
According to him he payed a few g's for it. Not sure though....
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Originally Posted by CutMeMicK
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Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P
excuse my ignorant asssss but why the ranger jerseys? sorry a lil slow tonight
The pictures were taken in Texas this past weekend as they both attended the Pac fight.
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Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P
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Originally Posted by CutMeMicK
Zabs gonna be spittin' diamonds out his mouf' by rd. 6 ;D
are those real ICE or CZ's?
According to him he payed a few g's for it. Not sure though....
gracias that makes perfect sense now
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wait... what?!!?!?
those are NY ranger jerseys
it may have something to do with the fact that they are in the playoffs
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wait... what?!!?!?
those are NY ranger jerseys
it may have something to do with the fact that they are in the playoffs
And that makes MORE sense. ;D
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Originally Posted by CutMeMicK
Zabs gonna be spittin' diamonds out his mouf' by rd. 6 ;D
are those real ICE or CZ's?
He paid 9 grand for that one...he has like 3 grills I believe.
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I don't know that I agree with the statement that Cotto is the hardest puncher in boxing.
However, this is a great match-up IMO could go either way.
The determining factor I think is going to be, who can stay more focused.
We all know Judah's history with being focused, but this time I think he will be on his game.
