He is a man on a mission. He is in search of a new promoter , but knows that the outcome of his next fight will determine how much interest he garners. To put just a little more pressure on the man is the fact that his next fight is against boxing's superman , Manny Pacquiao.
Boxing is a tough sport , but you won't find too many fighters tougher than Miguel Cotto. He was able to survive a tough fight against venerable Joshua Clottey in June. His resume was already filled with world class boxers such as Mosley , Judah and Margarito. But every fight against a top ranked fighter seems to become a slugfest for Cotto. He ends up cut and the fights end up being close. But that might be the situation he needs. Professional football and baseball teams are known for their ability to win close games. That could become Cotto's modus operandi.
The big money will surely be bet on Pacquiao. But suppose the fight befuddles the critics and is close after nine rounds. Will Miguel be able to dig deep into his iron will and pull off one of boxing's biggest upsets? If he does then it couldn't happen to a nicer man.
A loss wouldn't end his boxing career. But a blowout could permanently hurt him as a box office draw.
Promoters would also be slow to sign him if Pacquiao does the expected and ends Cotto's night early. But there is always that chance. Cotto is a powerful welterweight and has shown a ton of resilience. It wouldn't be the biggest upset of all-time , but it would rank way up there.
So Miguel is filling out his sheet and hoping that the lottery machine kicks out his numbers on November 14. All he can do is prepare and hope for the best. Who knows , come the morning of November 15 the world may awaken to find that the newest member of the mega millionaire club is named Miguel Cotto.
Source: examiner.com
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