By Doug Fischer
The big fight is almost upon us and many hardcore fans are still unsure of who will win the fascinating welterweight matchup between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto.
If you’re one of those fans who are still on the fence, don’t be hard on yourself. Pacquiao and Cotto match …

By Jun Medina Special Correspondent
LAS VEGAS: Can boxing superstars Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Angel Cotto duplicate the three rounds of boxing mayhem the way Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns did in 1985?
That classic Hagler-Hearns shoot-out on April 15, 1985 at Caesar’s Palace here is regarded by many as the most …

By Dan Rafael
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However, Pacquiao is the man with momentum on his side, and the scent in his nostrils of a man who could re-write the history books by becoming the only prize fighter in history to claim seven world titles in seven weight divisions.

The weigh-in at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino was MC-ed by HBO and Hollywood actor Jeremy Piven, who attended Manny Pacquiao training camp and is a huge admirer of the fighter.

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Miguel Cotto will step into the ring on Saturday determined not to become another footnote in Manny Pacquiao’s rise to boxing superstardom.
The WBO welterweight champion from Puerto Rico will have more than his title on the line when he faces Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Cotto …

By Kevin Mitchell
How Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao have grown apart – literally and figuratively – since they collided so dramatically in a Las Vegas ring six months ago.
Tomorrow night in the same space at the MGM Grand in which he demolished the Mancunian whirlwind inside two rounds in …

By Jim Watt
Don’t think for a minute that this will be another straightforward move-up win for Manny Pacquiao.
I have always been a fan of Miguel Cotto ever since he turned pro; right from the off he had the air of a complete fighter.
Granted, he is a little bit …

By Francisco Guzman
This Saturday, Nov. 14, Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2 with 37 KOs) will be facing his toughest test to date, WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (43-1 with 27 KOs). Judging from all the talk one would come to the conclusion that Miguel is facing his toughest test to this date, …

Manny Pacquiao says even at his maximum fighting weight he still has the lightning hand speed and ring savvy to counter the raw power of Miguel Cotto.
“I feel stronger at this weight than I ever have,” Pacquiao said. “My punches are harder, my speed is intact. I keep getting …

By Kevin Iole
LAS VEGAS – David Diaz was supposed to be too big, too strong and a little too much for a guy who began his boxing career as a 106-pounder to handle. After eight-plus rounds, Diaz was crawling around the canvas on all fours, trying to regain his senses, …

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
TRAINER Freddie Roach and conditioning guru Alex Ariza continue to exude confidence that they have the best fighter in the world in pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao.
“Everything is going just perfect,” said Ariza, with just over 48 hours to go to fight time. “We know where we’re at, we …

By Ron Borges
LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao, or at least his image, is everywhere these days.
It’s on the cover of the Asian edition of Time magazine, a blow-up of which is on an easel in the corner of the press room at the MGM Grand as if it’s a work …

(AP)
MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton drew loud applause at a town hall meeting with students Friday in the Philippines by giving the right answer to the most pressing question: Is Manny Pacquiao going to win this weekend?
The most popular Filipino will be back in the …

By Tim Starks
I couldn’t dream it any better, I really couldn’t. For the first time since I can remember, a mega-fight is a mega-fight on the merits, and I don’t have to make any excuses, things like “Dear non-boxing fans, please know that if you watch this fight and it …

By Ron Borges
LAS VEGAS – In boxing people often talk as if everything is written in stone even though most things are, at best, written in dust. The latest example of this is Saturday night’s WBO welterweight championship fight between Miguel Cotto and Manny …

By P.H. Burbridge
Over the last 5 weeks or so I’ve fielded a number of emails from fans and writers alike who have shared their own take on how this fight could turn out. Some emails have been well thought out and supported with a great deal of detail. I appreciate …

Agence France-Presse
LAS VEGAS - Boxing experts are mixed on who will win the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto mega-fight saying the outcome will be decided not only by the fighters in the ring but the role both corners play.
Nazim Richardson, trainer for Shane Mosley and Bernard Hopkins, likes the way Pacquiao destroys …

By Gareth A Davies

Freddie Roach believes Miguel Cotto’s words indicate that he will destroy Pacquiao with powers. There are some wonderful shots of Pacquiao training in the video.
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By Ace Freeman
Ace Freeman caught up with top trainer Roger Mayweather at Mayweather Central in Las Vegas to get his thoughts on this weekend’s Pacquiao vs. Cotto mega fight. Don’t miss what he had to say, only on FightFan.com!
FF: Roger there’s a big fight coming up this weekend between …

By Brent Matteo Alderson
Total: Pacquiao-30 Cotto-6 Undecided-1
Ken Thompson (Owner of Thompson Boxing Promotions)
I like Pacquiao. I just think he’s faster and a lot more agile.
Jim Gray (Showtime Boxing Analyst)
I like Pacquiao. I just think he’s the best, he’s pound for pound the best. I know we are all pointing towards …

By REUTERS
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao, the biggest drawcard in contemporary boxing, will face the toughest challenge of his career when he takes on holder Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title on Saturday.
Although Filipino Pacquiao is widely viewed as the favourite in his bid to win a seventh …

By Lem Satterfield
LAS VEGAS — After playing chin music with WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto on Saturday night at the MGM Grand, a confident Manny Pacquiao plans to sing to some music at the nearby Mandalay Hotel.
Considered boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Pacquiao plans to perform in …

By Bob Velin, USA TODAY
LAS VEGAS — In Manny Pacquiao’s eyes, Freddie Roach has transcended the title of trainer.
“Freddie is my master, my master in boxing,” says Pacquiao.
Roach will have to be master and commander of Pacquiao’s corner when the Filipino superstar (49-3-2, 37 KOs) meets Miguel Cotto for …