Manny Pacquiao is coming off a fresh yet dominant performance over former Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto. The pound for pound kingpin annihilated Miguel Cotto over ten of the twelve rounds scheduled. While Manny Pacquiao earned the WBO Welterweight Title, he also formally nabbed the accolade of winning seven world titles in seven different weight divisions. Nonetheless, this win is a major turning point in the superb career of Pacquiao. Let’s take a quick glance, at the recent match, and other ensuing questions regarding the ultimate champion, Manny Pacquiao.
The super fight proved to be a monumental task, as both fighters climbed into the ring. Miguel Cotto came into the ring, strong, composed, and willing to battle. Although, the thoughts of Cotto would soon diminish after the third round of the match. Strangely, after the fight was signed by both parties, most questioned the speed of Pacquiao compared to Cotto.
As time did tell, speed was the ultimate factor in the super fight.
Miguel Cotto started in usual fashion, as both fighters engaged, and landed. Impressively, the first two rounds started like the old wars of Marvin Hagler/Thomas Hearns, and Ray Leonard/Roberto Duran as both fighters landed some clean crisp heavy shots.
As the two collided, the great Manny Pacquiao used his superior speed and quickness to knock the Puerto Rican superstar down early in the third round. While Cotto beat the count, this proved to become the turning point in the fight.
Round four proved no better for Miguel Cotto. Manny Pacquiao blasted Cotto with a big left hand as he was advancing forward and dropped him to the canvas. Cotto did beat the count, but was unable to regain the momentum needed for the rest of the fight. From this point on Pacquiao unloaded and blasted the Puerto Rican star that essentially rivaled the beating by Antonio Margarito. By the middle of the fight, Cotto’s corner had no influential instructions for the battered fighter, and seemed to be in a panic mode throughout the fight.
What ensued between the eleventh and twelfth round in my opinion is unjustifiable, and downright WRONG!
Miguel Cotto clearly stated he did not want to continue fighting after the end of round 11. However, it was Joe Santiago who told Miguel Cotto to continue to fight; even though Cotto’s father protested. As we now know, it didn’t take long for Manny Pacquiao to gain the TKO victory as Cotto clearly did not want to fight. The referee, Kenny Bayless relieved his family (as Miguel’s wife removed herself and kids after round 9) when he stopped the brutal contest.
The victory for Manny Pacquiao ultimately solidifies his place in boxing. Not only has the number one pound for pound fighter, but possibly one of the greatest fighters of all time. The crowd in access of 16,200 in attendance saw history in the making. Manny Pacquiao, “The Greatest,” fighter in the sport of professional boxing. Although besides Manny's credibility, there seems to be one more score to settle….Floyd Mayweather, JR.
After the fight, Manny had already expressed interest in taking a vacation and spending time with his family. It was Manny’s ever so assertive trainer, Freddie Roach, who poised the fighter, by calling out Floyd Mayweather, JR. Although the tactics of Freddie Roach have been quite successful, we never really received a straight answer from the pound for pound kingpin himself, in regards to a Mayweather fight. The speculation of this monumental mega fight would no doubt be one of the best boxing mega fights in the history of the game. However, Floyd Mayweather already expressed his disappointment and thoughts regarding Manny Pacquiao following the fight.
Apparently, Floyd demands Manny to call him out. Mayweather was quoted saying, “Manny Pacquiao is the fighter and every time someone asks him if he wants to fight me, he says it is up to his promoter, he’s going to take a vacation, whatever the answer is.” Floyd continues his statement, “I have yet to hear him actually say, ‘Yes I want to fight Mayweather.’”
I can understand Mayweather's argument, but let’s face it, business is business. There are some professional fighters, who will gladly accept the invitation with their mouth and emotions, while others perform the business practices through their promoters. It’s tough to distinguish if this really is an issue with Floyd, or is it just hype. Either way expect the fight to potentially be sealed for some time end of May or June of 2010.
In the meantime enjoy the racket; as both parties will ensue during this process. The preparations for this upcoming mega fight are essentially what the boxing world has been waiting for. Two of the best fighters, numbers one, and two on the top pound for pound list; fighting for supremacy. Seems likely, it will become a bit of a stretch until Mayweather cools his heels regarding Pacquiao's, “call out.”
However, most of us are all too familiar with the way Floyd “Money” Mayweather operates.
Until then, we are left with our own emotions running amuck in our minds. Wondering what the outcome would be, if this mega fight is signed. There is no doubt; it’s a matter of time before this anticipated match-up happens. The only reason I say this is because of Floyd Mayweather himself.
Honestly, you think Floyd Mayweather would want Manny Pacquiao stealing his so called “fame” without a fight. We have become all too familiar with the way Mayweather operates. Although, when this fight does happen, at least a true champion will be crowned, and bragging rights will prevail; and the mouths of many fighters will be sealed by the label as one of the “Greatest Fighters” in boxing history.
Source: ringsidereport.com
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