History was made on Saturday, November 14, 2009, when Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao beat Miguel Cotto. With referee Kenny Bayless stopping the fight 55 seconds into the 12th round, the Pacman officially became the first boxer in history to win seven titles in seven divisions.
Cotto came in strong in the opening round when he delivered powerful jabs. But Pacman dominated the welterweight champion in virtually the next 11 rounds knocking him down in the 3rd and 4th round.
After a convincing performance over the latest former welterweight champion, Pacquiao erased all doubts that cloud his legitimacy as the pound-for-pound king. The two knockdowns prove that his power is strong enough to bring a welterweight champion to the canvas. He proved that his chin and body are hard enough to withstand a welterweight punch when he took 93 power punches. The 276 power punches that landed speaks that his speed and accuracy are still blinding even to a formidable welterweight in his prime.
At the end of the night, Pacquiao placed himself as one of boxing's all-time greats, joining the likes Ali, Leonard, and Hagler. But there is still one more test that people would like to see: a showdown with the former pound-for-pound king Mayweather. But will that fight ever happen? That will be for Bob Arum and Money Mayweather to discuss. Pacquiao and his team for sure will not back down if the price is right. He never did. He never will.
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mao diay nagpakulata to siya kadiyot ni cotto para ma-test ang gikusgon sa kumo,.not just using his speed but also his solid foundation of his body,...thumbs up!!!!!
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