After devastating Mexico's all-star boxing idols, Manny Pacquiao will look to put a major dent into the boxing pantheon of another one of the sport's major Latin American hotbeds when he measures himself against Puerto Rico's finest Miguel Cotto.
Promotional firm Top Rank made official a bout which has been speculated on and negotiated for the past several weeks.
According to the boxing promotion's Monday afternoon press release, Cotto vs. Pacquiao will take place on Saturday, November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Philstar.com writer Abac Cordeor adds to the developing story by reporting that the bout will be contested at a catch-weight between junior welterweight and welterweight of 145 pounds.
Cotto, a rugged competitor who presses the action, will face his stiffest challenge against an athletic and powerfull Pacquiao, but Manny will in turn be facing his stiffest challenge since moving from lightweight to batter Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton.
Pacquiao will look to transform from the so-called "Mexi-cutioner" into a "Rican-cutioner" and Cotto will attempt to re-establish the sort of machine-like ring presence that has only faltered against Antonio Margarito and has earned him the name of the "Terminatior".
Cotto will be fighting below the welterweight division limit for the first time since June, 2006 when he battered Paulie Malignaggi over twelve rounds and Pacquiao will face only his second foe at the catch-weight of 145 pounds.
Source: examiner.com
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