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

[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

[KKisser]

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

that is actually the merit ot the catchweight. it somehow levels the playing field between two fighters in different weight division. as i was saying, it would be sweeter victory for cotto if he beats pac at 145 than at the full limit of 147lbs.

[mad_takamura]

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

that is actually the merit ot the catchweight. it somehow levels the playing field between two fighters in different weight division. as i was saying, it would be sweeter victory for cotto if he beats pac at 145 than at the full limit of 147lbs.

add the fact that in 145pnds, cotto draining 2 pounds off is no big deal for him, and at 147 it's cotto's turf as pac really has a legit lw frame. but is still think pac has a chance at 147, pac team especially atty.gacal and roach is just "reassuring" too much.

[Pavlik]

Cotto-Pacquiao tickets and title? We've got answers - ESPN

Cotto-Pacquiao tickets and title? We've got answers
Monday, August 10, 2009 | Print Entry

Since the day the Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao showdown was announced in late July, I have been inundated with questions about when tickets will go on sale for the Nov. 14 superfight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and how much will they cost. I've also been asked repeatedly about whether Cotto's welterweight title will be at stake.
Now, I have the answers.


Top Rank announced Monday that tickets for the fight -- dubbed "Firepower" -- will go on sale Monday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.


They are priced at $1,000, $750, $500, $300 and $150 (not including applicable service charges). Ticket sales in the $1,000, $750, $500 and $300 ranges are limited to 10 per person. The $150 tickets are limited to two per person, with a total ticket limit of 12 tickets per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or go to www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.


Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) and Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) will meet at a contracted maximum weight of 145 pounds. There has been quite a bit of discussion about whether Cotto's WBO welterweight title will be on the line.


Pacquiao, the reigning lineal junior welterweight champion after knocking out Ricky Hatton in the second round in May, and trainer Freddie Roach want the title at stake because a victory would give Pacquiao titles in a record seven weight classes (flyweight, junior featherweight, featherweight, junior lightweight, lightweight, junior welterweight and welterweight).


Cotto has been reluctant to put the title up because he is coming in under the division limit of 147 pounds. However, at 145 it's still a welterweight fight, so logically the belt would be at stake. Nontitle bouts are only fought when a titleholder is heavier than the division's maximum weight limit.


But whether Cotto balks or not, the belt is going to be at stake, somebody closely involved in fight told me Monday. Whether Cotto will give up the title or be stripped and Pacquiao will fight for the vacant belt is unclear. Cotto could also just defend the title (which is what he should do). Whatever scenario plays out, my source said the title will "definitely" be at stake at least for Pacquiao. So if he wins, he'll get the belt and all the Pacquiao worshippers can rest easy. Your man can make history.


I'm no huge fan of all the alphabet titles, but there is an exception to every rule and this fight is it. Keep this in mind -- without the title on the line, it's still a must-see fight between two of boxing's best and most exciting fighters. But I'd like to see Pacquiao have a shot at the statistical milestone of winning titles in seven divisions even if all the titles in today's era have watered things down. That said, if it was so easy to win titles in seven divisions wouldn't everyone be doing it? Fact is, nobody has ever done it and I'd like to see Pacquiao at least have the opportunity to set the record and for Cotto to do his best to keep him from doing it.


Anyway, back to the tickets for a minute. Top Rank spokesman Lee Samuels told ESPN.com that there would be "under 5,000" tickets available in the public sale. The rest of the approximately 10,000 tickets are earmarked for Top Rank customers, the fighter camps, the MGM, fight sponsors and HBO (which will televise the bout on HBO PPV for $49.95 if you can't get tickets).


Top Rank is using some of its tickets for a promotion on its Web site in which you can buy tickets ahead of the public sale. If you register at http://www.toprank.com/Secure/SignUp/ you will be e-mailed a link and code to purchase tickets up to 48 hours before the they go on sale to the public.


There will also be a four-city media tour to promote the bout. It kicks off Sept. 10 with an open-to-the-public news conference at Yankee Stadium. On Sept. 12, the tour moves to Cotto's hometown in Caguas, Puerto Rico, where there will be another public event. Then it's off to San Francisco, where there will be a public event at AT&T Park on Sept. 13 following the Giants game. The tour concludes with a press-only event Sept. 14 in Los Angeles.



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[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.

[mnmc10]

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

that is actually the merit ot the catchweight. it somehow levels the playing field between two fighters in different weight division. as i was saying, it would be sweeter victory for cotto if he beats pac at 145 than at the full limit of 147lbs.

thats what i keep on saying, thats what catchweights is all about, its just some people are having a HARD time to understand that. lol

if pac loses theres no excuse 145-147 is just to heavy of a division for 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

[CFH]

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

that is actually the merit ot the catchweight. it somehow levels the playing field between two fighters in different weight division. as i was saying, it would be sweeter victory for cotto if he beats pac at 145 than at the full limit of 147lbs.

thats what i keep on saying, thats what catchweights is all about, its just some people are having a HARD time to understand that. lol

if pac loses theres no excuse 145-147 is just to heavy of a division for him.

Isn't that an excuse in itself? It's like saying Cotto was just too big for him.

[Julius Rain]

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

your from kent? thats just outside seattle!!!

i use to go to a sports bar and watch ppv boxing at the one in Renton. I thought I was the only one here from washington

[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....

[CFH]

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....

I guess I'd have to figure something else out then. Perhaps I could wear a fedora.

[mnmc10]

that is actually the merit ot the catchweight. it somehow levels the playing field between two fighters in different weight division. as i was saying, it would be sweeter victory for cotto if he beats pac at 145 than at the full limit of 147lbs.

thats what i keep on saying, thats what catchweights is all about, its just some people are having a HARD time to understand that. lol

if pac loses theres no excuse 145-147 is just to heavy of a division for him.

Isn't that an excuse in itself? It's like saying Cotto was just too big for him.

thats no excuse, pac is smaller FACT. to me an excuse means a metal plate on the head, lousy socks etc.

[Pavlik]

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

your from kent? thats just outside seattle!!!

i use to go to a sports bar and watch ppv boxing at the one in Renton. I thought I was the only one here from washington

Is that GATOR's sports bar and grill? I actually fell in love with Washignton state Bro lot's of beautiful state parks.