PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE -- BEING the underdog in his Nov. 14 title fight against Manny Pacquiao is not a big deal as far as Miguel Cotto is concerned.
For the Puerto Rican and his head trainer Joe Santiago, not installed as the favorite despite him being the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion could even work wonders.
“Miguel is driven by the people saying Pacquiao will beat him,” said Santiago. “It’s extra motivation and he is coming with fire because people are saying he can’t win.”
Three weeks before the highly-talked about much between two of the world’s best fighters today, Pacquiao remains a 2-1 favorite to bust up Cotto.
The 28-year old reigning champion was in a similar boat when he met Carlos Quintana in 2006 for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title.
The fight ended in a technical knockout in favor of Cotto. READ MORE
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