Sparmates : Manny Solid Edge Over Cotto

HOLLYWOOD: The sparmates of the Filipino icon, Manny Pacquiao, give him a solid edge over Cotto.

The California-based Mexican, Urbano Antillon, the currently no. 1-ranked lightweight contender of the WBC who had a record of 26 wins, 1 loss and 19 knockouts had all praised on the Filipino icon, Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao.

Antillon, one of the Pacquiao' sparring partner said that "Manny is one of the hardest workers in the sport". He also added that after months of trading leather with Pacquiao, he expects the rapid-punching, hard-hitting southpaw to dominate the match against Cotto using his vaunted speed.

Although he did not make any predictions about the coming match, Antillon said he feels that Cotto is in for a tough night against Pacquiao.

"Cotto is a great fighter, but he is just a little too slow for Pacquiao", added Antillon.

Pacquiao’s other sparring partners also voiced optimism that the Filipino is headed for a big night in Las Vegas.

The boxing match tagged as the Firepower, a fight between Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao and Miguel 'Anghel' Cotto, of Puerto Rico and currently the WBO welterweight champion will be held this coming 14 of November 2009 at MGM Grand, Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Episode 1 on October 24, 2009

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Episode 2 on October 31, 2009 (11:00- 11:30 PM)

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Episode 3 on November 7, 2009 (9:00-9:30 PM)

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Episode 4 on November 13, 2009 (9:30-10:00 PM)

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Pacquiao to KO Cotto in later rounds: Mike Koncz

MANILA – 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 believe it will happen but I don’t believe it will happen as quickly as in the [Ricky] Hatton fight,” Koncz told abs-cbnNEWS.com last week.

Pacquiao became the IBO/Ring Magazine light welterweight champion in May after stunning Britain’s Hatton with a 2nd round KO in the “Battle of the East and West.”

Roach told PhilBoxing.com that Pacquiao would KO Cotto in Round 1 if the Puerto Rican “doesn’t run.” Ariza, meantime, said the Filipino boxing superstar can KO Cotto “if he lands a shot” because of the immense power of Pacquiao’s punch.

“You know Cotto's a fighter in his prime. He's one of the best body punchers in the business, very strong,” Koncz said of the WBO welterweight champ.

“Certainly I believe Manny will prevail in the fight because his foot speed and his hand speed are just gonna be too much for Cotto,” he continued.

“But the knockout, I think so but I don’t think so [it will happen] until the later rounds.”

Pacquiao went to the United States Saturday night to wrap up his training there. Koncz said the pound-for-pound king will train in Los Angeles, California for two weeks.

Team Pacquiao will proceed to Las Vegas, Nevada on the Sunday before the fight to continue training.

A “very hectic schedule” awaits Pacquiao in Las Vegas, Koncz noted, as he is set to fulfill “contractual obligations” such as promoting the bout.

Source: Ma. Rosanna Mina, abs-cbnNEWS.com

Pacman arrived in Los Angeles

L.A. - Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao, the famous Filipino boxer along with his renowned coach/trainer, Freddie Roach and the whole boxing entourage has landed in Los Angeles last Saturday. The kickoff for the final leg training of the Pinoy boxer.

The Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao will face his Puerto Rican opponent, Miguel Cotto on their boxing match known as 'Firepower' fight this coming November 14, 2009 in MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Firepower fight is interesting, Pacquiao has speed as his advantage, while Cotto rely on his power.

This gonna be an exciting match to watch.

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