10/27 Manny Pacquiao Versus Miguel Cotto - Nov. 14, MGM Grand, Las Vegas

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Manny Pacquiao Versus Miguel Cotto - Nov. 14, MGM Grand, Las Vegas Opinion: Can Cotto Exorcise the Ghost of Margarito? October 26, 2009 at 11:47 pm The first installment of HBO's highly-acclaimed reality series 24/7 featuring Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto rolled out Saturday night, bringing back images of Cotto's devastating loss last year to Mexican Antonio Margarito. Boxing sites all over the internet are abuzz with the first installment of HBO's 24/7 series which is a prelude to the upcoming WBO [...] Freddie Roach and the 'multi-coloured' protector cup October 26, 2009 at 11:31 pm Freddie Roach, the ace American trainer of Manny Pacquiao, has already voiced his concern over possible low blows from Miguel Cotto in the super-fight in Las Vegas on November 14. The business around protector cups is serious indeed, although Roach once recalled a lighter moment relating to when he was in James Toney's corner some years [...] Miguel Cotto, Miguel Angel Torres: Boxing/MMA Connection October 26, 2009 at 11:29 pm A recent interview by Frank Curreri of www.wec.tv, gave details of the training stint that WEC star Miguel Angel Torres (135-pounds, 36-2 MMA record) had with WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto. Torres joined Cotto in his Tampa, Florida training camp for five days last week. The two fighters did not spar but they trained together, [...] Freddie Roach isn't going anywhere October 26, 2009 at 11:25 pm Freddie Roach isn’t going anywhere. Certainly not in the next three weeks and certainly not before Manny Pacquiao hangs up the gloves for good and retires. Yes, absolutely there was a sense of tension on the recent HBO 24/7 footage when Roach walked over and interrupted a conversation between Pacquiao and Filipino Senator Manny Villar. Remember, this [...] Did HBO 24/7 Add a Fudge Factor to the First Episode of Pacquiao vs Cotto? October 26, 2009 at 1:02 pm In the first episode aired by HBO’s 24/7 series on Pacquiao vs Cotto, there was a brief scene where Pacman is shown giving Roach the eye as if to belittle the latter. It’s funny, there has been a spate of reports coming out of Baguio about perceived problems within the Pacman team, between one team member [...] Roach: Never give Cotto momentum October 26, 2009 at 12:26 pm Start fast and finish strong. As simple as that, Freddie Roach laid out part of the gameplan when Manny Pacquiao shoots for the WBO welterweight crown against reigning champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico on Nov. 14. "We need to be fast and aggressive at the start," said Roach, noting that Cotto, being a slow starter, may [...] P4P king Pacquiao rules Yahoo! Sports list October 26, 2009 at 12:23 pm Manny Pacquiao has yet to step inside the boxing ring against Miguel Cotto but this early the reigning pound-for-pound boss earned an additional motivation when he was named by Yahoo! Sports as its top ranked fighter. All of the fighters in the Yahoo! Sports list were not in action or have a scheduled fight starting next [...] Media Files 24oras_102609_pac.flv (Flash Video, 1.8 MB) D-I-V-O-R-C-E may loom for Manny Pacquiao-Freddie Roach October 26, 2009 at 11:48 am It would be the typical celebrity divorce. Call it divorce Hollywood style. And it could happen. This could be Coach Freddie Roach's last ride on the back of Manny Pacquiao. Factors and forces are at work here and their strong chemistry, the seemingly impenetrable and unbreakable bond between them, is straining a bit. Forces beyond the control of [...] Fight still on even if Cotto is 2 lbs overweight October 26, 2009 at 11:16 am Even if Miguel Cotto comes in over the catch weight for his Nov. 14 showdown with Manny Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach would still agree to push on with the fight. Of course, on one condition. The World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion from Puerto Rico has to be just two pounds over at 145. Anything more than [...] Cotto faces huge odds vs Pacquiao October 26, 2009 at 9:48 am Maybe this time, Puerto Rico will grind to a halt to watch Miguel Cotto fight. With his belt on the line and trainer Freddie Roach's words under his skin, the reigning WBO welterweight champion understands exactly how much bigger the stakes actually are when he climbs the MGM Grand ring to face Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao [...] In US, Pacquiao steps up training October 26, 2009 at 9:32 am Pacquiao's high-octane training reaches another level this weekend as the Filipino pound-for-pound king is scheduled to spar 12 rounds at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood under the supervision of Freddie Roach. Pacquiao has gone beyond the halfway mark of the targeted 150 rounds needed to whip himself up for the November 14 fight with Miguel [...] Pacman edges Floyd in Yahoo! Sports' rankings October 26, 2009 at 8:40 am Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao has regained his top standing in Yahoo! Sports' rankings for the month of October, edging former pound-for-pound king and closest rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. Yahoo! Sports' Kevin Iole said in his report that the monthly rankings “underwent big changes in October despite the fact that none of the top-ranked fighters were [...] Pacman gets hero's welcome in LA October 26, 2009 at 7:54 am "People's Champ" Manny Pacquiao received a hero's welcome Saturday night when he turned up at the Los Angeles International Airport. Crowds of fans awaited the pound-for-pound king as he arrived from the Philippines where he has been training the past 2 months for his upcoming championship fight against Miguel Cotto. Pacquiao was smothered by fans and ushered [...] Pacman Wraps Up RP Training, Mobbed by LA Fans Upon US Arrival October 26, 2009 at 7:38 am Ring Magazine’s number one pound-for-pound boxer Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao completed the Philippine leg of his training preparations Saturday and has flown to LA to set camp at the familiar Wild Card Boxing Club of Coach Freddie Roach. Filipino boxing sensation Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao and his team have officially wrapped up Saturday the Philippine leg of their [...] Pacquiao to KO Cotto in later rounds: Koncz October 26, 2009 at 7:20 am Canadian adviser Mike Koncz has joined American trainer Freddie Roach and conditioning coach Alex Ariza in declaring that Manny Pacquiao will certainly knockout WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in the "Firepower" bout on November 14 in Las Vegas. Koncz, however, thinks the KO will not come soon in the fight, contrary to what Roach has predicted. "I [...] HBO editing does wonders for Cotto's image, Manny's not so much October 26, 2009 at 7:14 am First off I would like to commend HBO for bringing the fans yet again another high quality production of their award winning series 24/7. I will be quick and to the point of my complaint of this recent episode of 24/7. My problem is that HBO was trying to portray Manny Pacquiao as a man changed by [...] GATO FIGUEROA: "I WAS THROWING A WHOLE LOT MORE THAN COTTO" October 26, 2009 at 7:04 am “Now here’s for some of his fans that don’t understand what’s going on. Here’s a guy who’s been quiet his whole career. Now, all of a sudden, he wants to start bashing people, start commenting on other people’s comments; he wants to talk about the Freddie Roach, about the Pacquiao, about the Gato and try [...] In Pac's Corner October 26, 2009 at 7:00 am The Pacman is back in Los Angeles after 5 weeks of close door training camp in Baguio City and Manila. Last night’s episode of 24/7 was shockingly showing some footage of natural disaster that pummels the Philippines few weeks ago. There were also some scenes of trainer Freddie Roach convincing Manny to break training camps [...] Pacquiao vs Cotto – what's in a date? October 26, 2009 at 6:29 am When Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto trade leather on November 14, they will share a fight date with some of boxing's all-time greats. Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Louis are among several stars who did battle on November 14, although they weren't involved in super-fights. Ali, in his first stint as world heavyweight champion, stopped [...] Is the Pacquiao/Roach relationship beginning to sour? October 26, 2009 at 5:43 am Those who have watched HBO 24/7 Pacquiao vs Cotto last night could see the change in the Pacman. It was a different side, an inconsiderate side that I had never seen before. Roach made a comment about Pacquiao being happy over the small things before but not so much today, like when Manny came to [...] Having trouble predicting who wins on November 14? Go by the numbers October 26, 2009 at 4:45 am UP next in about three weeks' time for Manny Pacquiao is current World Boxing Organization welterweight king Miguel Angel Cotto. Master promoter Bob Arum was sealed right after the Pacquiao-Oscar de la Hoya bout. Pacquiao himself agreed to the fight after he personally witnessed the Cotto-Joshua Clottey encounter which the pride of Puerto Rico won. And [...] PACQUIAO LANDS IN L.A.! October 26, 2009 at 4:41 am After weeks of training in the Philippines, six-time world champion pound-for-pound king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, General Santos, Philippines arrives in Los Angeles amid hundreds of cheering fans. Pacquiao is in town to prepare for his upcoming “FIREPOWER” World Welterweight championship fight against three-time world champion and the pride of Puerto Rico Miguel Cotto, Caguas, Puerto [...] Heeeeeeeee's back! Pacquiao back in Los Angeles today! October 26, 2009 at 4:37 am The Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, CA is about to shift gears and turn from boxing mode to Pacquiao mode. There is a difference. The pound for pound king is set to land in a few hours from the Philippines and is set to finish up the final leg of training camp. [...] THE PACIFIC STORM HITS L.A. AND OH, HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED! October 26, 2009 at 4:34 am No silly, it is not the kind of storm that brought rains, flooding and general havoc in the Philippines in the past weeks. It is Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, the world's best pound for pound boxer and a legitimate superstar. Pacquiao touched down at LAX tonight (Saturday, LA Time) via Philippines Airlines a little after 7:00 pm. He [...] Roach irked over Pacquiao's antics October 26, 2009 at 4:13 am There was a long pause before words – just nine of them actually – came out Freddie Roach’s mouth. “If he stays on the ropes, he’d get beat.” Roach had been asked what would prevent Manny Pacquiao from winning his Nov. 14 bout with Miguel Cotto and that’s what the venerable cornerman told the Bulletin after presiding [...] Miguel Cotto-Manny Pacquiao: 24/7 Pt. 1 Reviewed October 26, 2009 at 3:23 am It feels like only weeks since the last journey though reality TV waters… mostly because it has been. Unlike the last time out, the hype this time surrounds a fight that isn't a foregone conclusion, isn't just a showcase. Narrator Liev Schreiber's voice over plays as the image of Yankee Stadium in unveiled. "…in [...] Pacquiao vs Cotto 24/7 Episode 1 October 26, 2009 at 3:05 am Highlights and Quotes from Pacquiao vs Cotto 24/7, Episode 1 October 26, 2009 at 2:57 am In the premiere episode of HBO's Pacquiao vs Cotto 24/7 series, fans were given an inside look at the ins and outs of each man's life in training camp. The telecast kicked off by showing Pacquiao and Cotto together on September 10th at Yankees stadium as they officially announced the signing of the fight. The [...] HBO Pacquiao vs Cotto 24/7's pilot episode reveals many truths behind Team Pacquiao October 26, 2009 at 2:48 am After watching HBO’s initial episode of Pacquiao vs Cotto 24/7, many speculations and rumors that have surrounded Team Pacquiao got some answers. But before I jump into all of that, HBO definitely deserves a lot of praise for putting together another great video documentation of not only the fighters competing in the biggest fight of [...] Pacquiao vs Cotto 24/7: Cotto keeps it real October 26, 2009 at 2:43 am While Pacquiao enjoys and falls victim to the trappings of superstardom, Miguel Cotto takes on the role of the quiet underdog that not too long ago was perfectly embodied by the Filipino boxing icon. It’s funny how much can happen in a year. Around this time last year, it was Oscar Dela Hoya who was lingering [...] Pacquiao vs Cotto: Counting down the numbers October 26, 2009 at 2:30 am Not everything in the sport of boxing is anticipated or welcomed with open arms, but it seems to be unanimous that the upcoming Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto clash is a showdown that is well worth the wait. Day after day the buzz on the bout continues to grow and the moment this article hits the net [...] Roach getting under Cotto's skin October 26, 2009 at 2:27 am Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach seems to be winning the psychological war against Miguel Cotto. Roach, who is not only known for his great coaching and training techniques, is also a mastermind when it comes to playing mind games against his fighter’s opponents. Cotto, who recently again responded to Roach’s comments that Pacquiao will knock him [...] Cotto hits back at Roach; Pacquiao flies to LA tonight October 26, 2009 at 2:17 am Freddie Roach will do anything for his fighter, and that includes throwing the opponent off. Miguel Cotto, however, isn't buying any of his statements. "I have never seen a fighter win with the talking of his trainer," Cotto, who's just 20 days away from a fight with Manny Pacquiao, told Puerto Rican paper El Nuevo Dia yesterday. "So, [...] PACQUIAO WRAPS UP MANILA TRAINING CAMP October 26, 2009 at 2:06 am Manny Pacquiao’s final training day in Manila went smoothly Saturday morning at Gerry Penalosa’s Gym in Mandaluyong City. Pacquiao underwent a ten round sparring session that was closed to the local media. But Dong Secuya and I managed to enter the gym after the Manny sparred to catch the rest of his routine. Former two division world [...] So-so workout by Pacquiao October 26, 2009 at 1:53 am Manny Pacquiao took his 10-round sparring session lightly on Saturday, prompting trainer Freddie Roach to give an unscheduled "pep talk" during the pound-for-pound king's final workout in the country leading to the November 14 battle with Miguel Cotto. "He was just playing around too much," said Roach. "This is the reason why I don't like training [...] MANNY PACQUIAO'S LAST DAY TRAINING PHOTOS AT PEÑALOSA GYM October 26, 2009 at 1:50 am Roach, Pacquiao and conditioning coach Alex Ariza share a light moment during Pacquiao’s last day of training in the Philippines at the Peñalosa Gym in Mandaluyong City. Pacquiao does the skipping rope routine during his last day of training in the Philippines at the Peñalosa Gym in Mandaluyong City. Pacquiao stretches during his last day of training [...] What is Pacquiao's Ultimate Edge? October 26, 2009 at 12:58 am Filipino pride and the world's best fighter pound-for-pound Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) is gunning for his 50th professional victory, win an unprecedented 7th world title in as many weight divisions, and further his claim at the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) recognition, just weeks from now. His worthy adversary, Miguel Angel "Junito" Cotto [...] Santiago deftly managing Camp Cotto October 26, 2009 at 12:56 am Joe Santiago is like a longtime bench coach of a Major League Baseball team who suddenly finds himself running the show after the manager has been fired. Santiago had been an assistant trainer for welterweight champion Miguel Cotto for seven years. But he was promoted to chief trainer when Cotto and his uncle/trainer, Evangelista Cotto, got [...] PACQUIAO'S TRAINING BOOSTS UP BUSINESS AT MALL October 26, 2009 at 12:37 am Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao’s training at the Penalosa Boxing Gym located at the 2nd floor of the Marketplace Mall here has made the already well-populated area even livelier and added more business to the mall which caters to the lower-income bracket of the city’s residents. The mall is located in Kalentong, a street named after [...] Examiner's prediction for Pac vs Cotto: the winner is . . . October 26, 2009 at 12:35 am The moment is arriving, and it is time to make a prediction for the November 14 mega-fight. After countless hours of research, analysis, and pre-fight observations, we reach a conclusion. To quote an ancient Chinese proverb, “the journey is the reward.” In the Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Juan Manuel Marquez fight, I [...] "START AGGRESIVE, STRONG, FAST" – ROACH October 26, 2009 at 12:25 am The world’s best boxing trainer pound for pound Freddie Roach was a guest at the Sports Communicators Organization of the Philippines (SCOOP) Forum held at the Kamayan Restaurant in Manila Friday morning. Roach emphasized the importance of Manny Pacquiao starting aggressively in the opening round against WBO welterweight champ Miguel Cotto. "Manny needs to start aggressive, [...] GATO SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ABOUT COTTO AND HIS DISMISSAL FROM CAMP October 26, 2009 at 12:22 am There’s always two sides to a story. After learning of Miguel Cotto’s recent statements regarding his dismissal from training camp, jr. welterweight contender Frankie “Gato” Figueroa wanted to set the record straight about events leading up to his removal. Having served as Cotto’s sparring partner in the past, Figueroa was brought in again as training [...] Miguel Cotto Unloads on Roach, Vargas, Explains Gato October 26, 2009 at 12:12 am WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto is not bothered by the big talk of Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach. In a recent interview with BoxingScene.com’s Ronnie Nathanielsz, Roach said Pacquiao stood a chance of knocking Cotto out in the first round of their bout on November 14. “I have never seen a fighter win with the talking [...] Pacquiao flies to Los Angeles October 25, 2009 at 11:54 pm Manny Pacquiao leaves for Los Angeles today (Saturday) with trainer Freddie Roach rating the pound-for-pound champion in "90 percent" shape as he hunts for Miguel Cotto's welterweight crown on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas. "Manny is 90 percent now," Roach told reporters during the Scoop forum on Friday. "We have handled the distractions very well." Pacquiao will [...] Pacquiao provides Cotto a ticket out of Trinidad's shadow October 25, 2009 at 11:53 pm If he can punch it. Pardon the pun, but that’s precisely what Miguel Cotto is gunning for come November 14, in the most anticipated boxing match-up of the year when he faces pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Because in Puerto Rico’s version of the “Jackson 5″, Tito is more popular [...] Spar Pacquiao? No, Henry October 25, 2009 at 11:49 pm In the lead-up to his showdown with Miguel Cotto, Manny Pacquiao has employed the services of Urbano Antillon, Shawn Porter and Jose Luis Castillo as sparring partners, while training in the Philippines. But perhaps the most attention was given to a young man who passed on the opportunity to move around with 'the Pac Man'. Oftentimes, [...] Roach says Cotto sleeps in one round? October 25, 2009 at 11:46 pm Usually when Freddie Roach makes a prediction, he is pretty close. Recently the famed fight trainer has predicted a 1st round knockout for Manny Pacquiao over Miguel Cotto. Really? Is Freddie serious about this, or is he doing what he does so well, and that’s to play mind games? Roach is not [...] Beat Marquez, Mayweather, be the greatest October 25, 2009 at 11:32 pm Get rid of Miguel Cotto, face Juan Manuel Marquez a third time, beat Floyd Mayweather Jr., then call it a day. If he could have his way, this is the course of action Freddie Roach wants Manny Pacquiao to take before the Filipino pound-for-pound champion retires as the greatest boxer of his era. Roach said Pacquiao, barely [...] HBO shows typhoon's grim reality October 25, 2009 at 11:29 pm TV reality shows generally come from controlled – usually artificial – environments. But even reality shows are not immune to, well, reality. Like HBO’s 24/7 boxing reality series, which focuses on boxers Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto training for their Nov. 14 pay-per-view HBO fight. As the series debuts Saturday (10:15 p.m. ET) viewers won’t just see [...] I'm fit to fight now – Pacquiao October 25, 2009 at 11:25 pm Saying he is ready to fight, Manny Pacquiao went through a different training session during his morning workout on Friday under the watchful eyes of conditioning coach Alex Ariza, who later advised the pound-for-pound king to take a day-off in anticipation of a tough time this afternoon when he spars for 10 rounds for the [...]   This email was sent to mannypaqs@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.