Pacquiao willing to give Cotto a rematch -- Manila Bulletin

By NICK GIONGCO, Manila Bulletin

Manny Pacquiao is more than willing to give Miguel Cotto a chance to redeem himself following a brutal beating that he suffered against the Filipino late last year, Pacquiao’s adviser told the Puerto Rican press on Friday.

Canadian Mike Koncz told Carlos Gonzalez of Primera Hora that the pound-for-pound king has given the go-signal to meet Cotto for a second time in case negotiations for a megabuck matchup with Floyd Mayweather doesn’t prosper.

“I spoke with Manny in Philippines and he likes the idea of Cotto gunning for a revenge if the fight against Mayweather, Jr. doesn’t happen,” Koncz was quoted as saying.

Pacquiao had dealt Cotto a 12th round stoppage loss when they rumbled on November 13 in Las Vegas.

Koncz confirmed Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum’s ultimatum that Mayweather has been given two weeks to decide whether or not he will face Pacquiao for a fight being booked for Nov. 13 in Las Vegas since the fight proposal has been forwarded to the American’s camp for his approval.

“Mayweather has until July 15 to study the documents and sign them,” stressed Koncz, adding that, “Mayweather needs Manny more than Manny needs Mayweather.”

In the event a Pacquiao-Cotto takes place, Koncz said a catch weight would likely be in place. Cotto holds a version of the world super-welterweight (154 lbs) crown and Pacquiao will be aiming for his eight world title in as many weight classes against the Puerto Rican.

Koncz, who is in Puerto Rico to supervise the title crack of Bernabe Concepcion on July 10 against Juan Manuel Lopez said he doesn’t see any problem with Cotto agreeing to go down to 150 or 151 against Pacquiao.

Source: mb.com.ph