Cotto's welterweight belt is on the line!!!

[ElTerribleMorales]

Come on guys, stop winding Elterrible up. I'm not trying to "own" anyone.

it's a perfect ownage when you're not even trying to "own" anyone and it just come along.

sounds like you want Fenster to "own" your ass and i mean that in quite literal terms get his dick out your mouth buddy

[kingfrnk]

people use the word "own" and "epic fail" way too much. learn the meaning first.

[Pavlik]

just an update:

Arum certifies it: Pacquiao-Cotto for WBO crown, 145 pound limit

Arum certifies it: Pacquiao-Cotto for WBO crown, 145 pound limit


August 9, 8:17 PMNY Boxing ExaminerMichael Marley



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Puerto Rico vs. the Philippines, it is on for WBO title Nov. 14, 145 pounds
Paymaster Bob Arum is so concerned about the continuing brouhaha over the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto super bout that he is sunning himself in the South of France.

I spoke to Arum Sunday night as he was visiting South African business mogul Sol Kerzner,
Earlier this past week, Arum did some hiking in Aspen.

While much of Pacland and Cottoland has been in turmoil about whether the Puerto Rican’s WBO welterweight title strap will be on the line and what the contractual weight agreement will be,
Arum says everyone should take a sip of a good French wine and maybe a chill pill.

According to Uncle Bob, negotiations, misunderstandings and controversy attendant to that the foregoing are all ancient history now.

Arum expects to have contracts signed by both challenger Pacman and champion Cotto by Tuesday which is Aug. 11.

Tickets for the mega bout at the MGM Grand will go on sale, Arum told me, on Aug, 17. The general public only has a shot at about 3,000 unspoken for tickets.

“Everything has been decided and agreed to,” Arum said. “Cotto is defending the title and the weight limit be 145 pounds,. There are no disagreements or problems. Now, everything is cleared up.”

Arum’s friend, Kerzner, is hoping that Pacquiao will choose to begin his training for the Cotto bout at his Atlantis Resort in Nassau, Bahamas.

Arum said that decision--Bahamas, Vancouver or Mexico--will be solely made by Pacquiao.

Coach Freddie Roach has suggested that his charge start training in the leafy, cool climes of Baguio, Philippines, where the elevation goes up to 5,100 feet.

[CFH]

It would be really cool if Pac decided to train in Vancouver.

[Julius Rain]

It would be really cool if Pac decided to train in Vancouver.

Vancouver, Washington

[spade]

so 145 lbs. it is, we can already look forward to the fight.

Cotto so confident he can make the weight and sees no problem.

No excuse for being dehydrated

[ElTerribleMorales]

so 145 lbs. it is, we can already look forward to the fight.

Cotto so confident he can make the weight and sees no problem.

No excuse for being dehydrated

same as Pacquiao seems confident that he can move up, no excuses of him being too small

[Pavlik]

It would be really cool if Pac decided to train in Vancouver.

Yup, just about 3 hours drive from where we're at

[Pavlik]

Ticket Alert: Pacquiao-Cotto | Fightnews - Boxing News Updated 24/7

Ticket Alert: Pacquiao-Cotto
"FirePower" On Sale Aug. 17

The date is set for the mega-fight between boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound king Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao and three-time world champion Miguel Cotto. Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, “FirePower” will take place Saturday, Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and will be televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9 p.m. PST/6 p.m. PST. Tickets priced at $1,000, $750, $500, $300 and $150 go on sale Monday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. Ticket are limited to 10 per person and ticket sales at $150 are limited to two (2) per person, with a total ticket limit of 12 per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at Las Vegas Hotels - MGM Grand Hotel & Casino or Tickets for Concerts, Sports, Arts, Theater, Family, Events, more. Official Ticketmaster site.
“Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto have reached an agreement to fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday, Nov. 14,” said Top Rank Chief Executive Officer Bob Arum. Top Rank is currently working on a major media tour to commence immediately following Labor Day weekend. Details will be announced in the near future.
Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs), of General Santos City, Philippines, has won six world titles in as many different weight divisions ranging from 112 to 140 pounds. His performance in 2008 was described as “Henry Armstrongesque” as he won world titles at 130 and 135 pounds with victories over Juan Manuel Marquez and David Diaz, respectively, and knocked out Oscar De La Hoya at 147 pounds to complete the trifecta. The winning streak continued in 2009 when he won another world title in a new weight division, dealing defending junior welterweight champion Ricky Hatton a second-round knockout in May at MGM Grand.
Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs), from Caguas, Puerto Rico, has held a world title every year since 2004. Puerto Rico’s most exciting fighter, Cotto held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight crown from 2004-2006. He successfully defended it six times before vacating it to capture the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title at the end of 2006, a title he held for nearly as long. He won his second welterweight title earlier this year as he knocked out Michael Jennings in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden to become the WBO Welterweight Champion. Notable victories on Cotto’s belt include Sugar Shane Mosley, Zab Judah, Joshua Clottey, Pauli Malinaggi and Demarcus Corley.
The Pacquiao vs. Cotto pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST, has a suggested retail price of $49.95.

[CFH]

It would be really cool if Pac decided to train in Vancouver.

Yup, just about 3 hours drive from where we're at

Where do you live (if you don't mind me asking)? I'm in Victoria.

If Pac did train in Van, I'd assume he'd hold a public workout type thing at least once. I'd love to get a picture CMM-style with him.

[Pavlik]

It would be really cool if Pac decided to train in Vancouver.

Yup, just about 3 hours drive from where we're at

Where do you live (if you don't mind me asking)? I'm in Victoria.

If Pac did train in Van, I'd assume he'd hold a public workout type thing at least once. I'd love to get a picture CMM-style with him.

Kent WA, If PAC trains in VANCOUVER I'll definitely visit

[Kev]

It would be really cool if Pac decided to train in Vancouver.

Yup, just about 3 hours drive from where we're at

Where do you live (if you don't mind me asking)? I'm in Victoria.

If Pac did train in Van, I'd assume he'd hold a public workout type thing at least once. I'd love to get a picture CMM-style with him.

Does that mean you'd be wearing shades? Doesn't look so cool on a white guy....