Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto 24/7 Episode Two HBO - Leaving the chaos of the typhoon-ravaged Philippines, Manny Pacquiao opens camp in the familiar confines of the Wild Card gym in Hollywood, Cal. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto continues his training in Tampa, Fla. and is treated to a birthday celebration by his wife and children, as both fighters prepare for their Nov. 14 pay-per-view fight in Las Vegas.
Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto HBO Preview Videos- Here's 5 videos released by HBO in anticipation of the upcoming pay per view fight. Interviews abound: journalist (Bert Sugar, George Wilis, Tim Smith, Nick Giongco), trainer Freddie Roach, Promoter Bob Arum, and the fighters themselves. Pacquiao vs. Cotto - Heart, Courage & Determination
Hear from boxing experts and the fighters themselves as they talk about what this fight means.
So promised the Puerto Rican champion Miguel Cotto when reacting to comments yesterday from rival coach, Manny Pacquiao during his training day open to the news media and who happens to coincide with his 29th birthday.
"It's going to be a well seasoned fighter, but I can assure you that in the end I will be victorious," Cotto said the crowd of reporters made a date to view it in action in the Tampa Fury Fighting gym.
"What Freddie Roach says I do not care. The best thing he can do is prepare the best possible Manny Pacquiao. I am."
In fact, the owner welterweight World Boxing Organization laughed when confronted with Roach's statements about his weaknesses as a boxer and that will be knocked out by the Filipino.
"Roach is not going to get in my head. He talks a lot and think the same thing will happen when Pacquiao fought Hatton, when the main protagonists were he and Floyd Mayweather, father," Cotto said, refusing to enter into bickering.
"We will not fall into that game. No stupid thing to say is going to affect me and nothing he says will change the outcome of the fight," he said.
During his slight practice yesterday saw a physical Cotto with a well-toned, willing and happy, but above all, full of confidence that the work will bear fruit on 14 November.
"The fights are won in the gym and we have worked at 100 percent. In addition, nutrition has helped a lot and so the mood I am in is very different from previous times. In fact, we are very close to the weight," he said.
"What I have said from the beginning, Pacquiao is a great fighter, but is 126 pounds. For more weights to give more weight and you acquire will never have the strength to Miguel Cotto and that is one of the questions that will have to face when they step into the ring. We are prepared for everything that he brings," he added.
In tactical terms of his training, Cotto refused to elaborate much, but he made clear he is ready to successfully face another southpaw boxer, as it has in the past.
"In my training I worked against lefties. Pacquiao is not the first that I face. I already have fights with (Carlos) 'El Indio' Quintana, Zab Judah and (DeMarcus) Corley. I am well prepared for him," said Cotto, who added that he believes Pacquiao a better fighter than he was three years ago, when there appeared at 130 pounds.
"The only thing different is Manny over here three years ago is that gained weight and had victories over (Ricky) Hatton and (Oscar) De La Hoya. That has merit, but in boxing terms, remains essentially the same kind of fighter. Against him a fight we will work smart for assault assault. And if given a hard blow, we will take to knock him out."
Cotto will head to Las Vegas in anticipation for his November 14 fight.
Manny Pacquiao Training in Los Angeles Wild Card Gym - Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao hits the mitts with chief trainer Freddie Roach at the Wildcard Boxing Club in Hollywood Monday during his first day training since arriving in the United States on Saturday.
Judging by the demonstration of Manny Pacquiao during his first training session for the cameras in the city of Los Angeles is no coincidence that the Filipino boxer it is considered the best pound for pound boxer in the world and the favorite to prevail in the brawl against the Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto on November 14.
However, its speed at the cuffs contrasted with the caution that in mind when talking about the Puerto Rican champion, whom he described as one of the strongest opponents to it has faced.
"This is the toughest fight of my career and I will not waste this opportunity," said Pacquiao, who arrived on Sunday night to Los Angeles from his native Philippines and, despite the jetlag by the schedule change, did not respite from their intense training three hours."
"I took this fight with the seriousness it deserves, not get carried away comments. Many say that (Antonio) Margarito and (Joshua) Clottey will affect him, but I do not depend on that. Cotto is still a very strong fighter, bigger than me, to fight smart and not at all what I underestimated."
To this end, Pacquiao has been prepared physically as he always does, but this time with greater emphasis on the use of films and study hours.
"The intensity remains the same. Perhaps what has changed somewhat is the type of training strategy, because we have to follow the particular style of fighting Cotto. We need to apply certain techniques. I have spent many hours of study with Freddie, to identify their weaknesses and strengths and find their key points."
"But also during his training session on Monday, leaving gaping those present in the gym Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California, with his speed and fitness and technique. Pacquiao worked hard not to become trapped in corners or on the ropes, moving laterally with speed and countering with multiple combinations if that happened. Also it was seen dodging left hook and avoiding possible headers.
"We are ready for what they bring. We have studied very well," said Pacquiao.
However, despite the confidence felt by the Filipino, he ruled out knockout forecasts as Roach has said.
"What I do is stand in the ring, boxing and do my best fight possible. I'm not looking for a knockout. But if it comes, welcome," said the Filipino.
"My job is to push and if it happens would be great," said Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao Training in Los Angeles Wild Card Gym
Tecate Beer Mail Rebate for HBO PPV Pacquiao vs Cotto - Tecate, cerveza con caracter, announces the launch of a regional marketing campaign designed to bring boxing fans closer to the Nov. 14 encounter between Filipino star Manny Pacquiao and three-time world champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico. The welterweight world title bout will be broadcast on HBO Pay-Per-View® from the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas beginning at 6:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. ET.
“We have previously collaborated with Top Rank only in Mexico and are excited to give fans on this side of the border an opportunity to be a part of what is being coined the biggest fight of the year,” said Daniel Cuellar, sponsorship and media director for Tecate in Mexico. “Both boxers have a distinctive fighter spirit and embody boldness, passion, and character. This will surely resonate not only with our adult consumers, but also with boxing fans worldwide. We are thrilled to support this event and help create awareness through our campaign.”
Tecate is supporting the fight with an ad campaign that includes TV, radio and out-of-home. At retail, stores across the Western region will feature mass displays and POS materials, as well as commemorative 24 oz cans featuring Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto.
To ensure boxing fans don’t let the economy keep them from enjoying the fight at home, Tecate will offer a $25 mail-in discount for the HBO PPV event with the purchase of an 18-pack of Tecate or Tecate Light. This offer will be valid only in select states across the country, including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
Leading up to the fight, Tecate will invite fans to a meet-and-greet with their favorite fighters, where they will sign autographs and take photos at the “Tecate Mobile Boxing Ring” in Las Vegas.
During fight weekend, Tecate will continue to turn this event into an experience by giving consumers over 21, the opportunity to win seat upgrades and witness the fight next to some of today’s hottest celebrities. For more information, please contact Paola Ruiz or Alejandra Calva at (212) 219-0321.
Tecate Beer Mail Rebate for HBO PPV Pacquiao vs. Cotto
Manny Pacquiao Arrives in Los Angeles - After weeks of training in the Philippines, six-time world champion pound-for-pound king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao 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 Rico. Pacquiao vs Cotto is promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions,Cotto Promotions,MGM Grand and Tecate, will take place, Saturday,November 14 at the sold out MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be available live on HBO Pay Per View. Manny Pacquiao Arrives in Los Angeles
Making his third '24/7" appearance, Pacquiao is expected to surround himself with a familiar contingent of family and friends as he trains with trusted longtime associate Freddy Roach. HBO reality series newcomer Cotto, who never ducks a challenge, is taking on his biggest fight yet with trainer Joe Santiago as they seek to set a strategy to unseat the widely regarded pound-for-pound champ.
Manny Pacquiao Sings Duet Madonna Decena at Startalk - Madonna Decena is a Filipina who got a standing ovation when she reached the semi-finals of United Kingdom’s popular talent show Britain Got Talent. She was introduced to Pacquiao when the boxer was promoting his fight with Ricky Hatton in the UK.
Pacquiao offered to help Madonna return to the country, find work, and still be with her kids whom she has not seen for more than two years. Madonna expressed her gratitude to the Filipino boxing champion for paving the way for her to see her two children again.
Sky Sports is bringing you live and exclusive coverage of the Pac Man's WBO welterweight showdown with Miguel Cotto on November 14.
The Filipino phenomenon will be aiming to collect a recognized world title in his sixth different weight division.
He has already picked up one of the four main belts at flyweight, super bantamweight, featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight - as well as the Ring Magazine's light-welterweight title following his mauling of Ricky Hatton in May.
Should he take Cotto's title, he will stand alongside modern-day legends Thomas Hearns and Oscar de la Hoya, who have also reigned in six different divisions.
But WBO king Cotto, himself a two-weight world champion, will be no pushover having lost only once in 35 fights.
Manny Pacquiao Short Training - He choose to spar at Gerry Penalosa Gym at Mandaluyong City. He later did his plyometrics, as well as jog at Rizal Memorial Stadium Track Oval and Luneta Park as a gap-stop before moving on to Los Angeles
Miguel Cotto Eager to Fight Manny Pacquiao - Joe Santiago stressed that the transfer of Miguel Cotto in Tampa, Florida, has been beneficial for the boxer.
Miguel Cotto and his team cares little that the general consensus is that Manny Pacquiao is favored to beat the night of November 14.
Instead, coach Eric Morel, Joe Santiago, Cotto said he would silence his critics.
"Michael uses the perception that Pacquiao is the favorite to work harder. Miguel has the hunger and desire to show that it is one of the best fighters in the world. This has been in the past and will do so again against Pacquiao," Santiago said yesterday during a conference call from Tampa, Florida.
He stressed that an impressive victory over Pacquiao would remove any doubt exists about the potential for Cotto on the biggest stages.
"In June this year against (Joshua) Clottey, Miguel showed that he has a big heart and I have no doubt he will again. Michael is at the time and anxious to get the fight night to show the world what he can do in the ring," noted Santiago.
During the fight against Clottey last June, it became clear that there was a lack of coordination at the corner of Cotto. However, Santiago said they have worked diligently to correct the deficiencies so that history is not repeated on 14 November.
"The corner was too narrow and there were many people in the corner, but we have more time working as a team and this time Joe Chavez has been with us, which allowed us to better match," said Santiago.
"We are all the time thinking about the welfare of Michael and work to get out the door wide against Pacquiao," he said.
The novice coach said he was pleased with the stage that is his ward, who will remain in Tampa for another two weeks.
"They have achieved all the goals we set for ourselves. It was a work plan and so far everything has gone to the letter. We know it will be a fight really hard for Miguel," he said.
Manny Pacquiao Rexona TV Ads Commercial - Here's another Pacquiao TV Ad. This one is from the Rexona deodorant showing Manny knocking out somebody, taking a shower, with Manny using Rexona afterwards. Manny Pacquiao Rexona TV Ads Commercial
Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto SM Cinema Ticket Prices - SM Cinema proudly presents this main event of the year “FIREPOWER: Pacquiao vs. Cotto”, this November 15, 2009 at all SM Cinema branches nationwide. Millions and millions of Filipinos can enjoy this mega fight via live-telecast in the country's biggest and number one movie theater. Enjoy the thrilling event in gigantic movie screens that will surely make the audience feel they are live in Las Vegas.
SM Cinema adds FIREPOWER to your viewing experience with exciting promos that will sure to give you plenty more reasons to watch this historic battle at SM Cinema. Pacquiao vs Cotto Promo at SM Cinema
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Manny Pacquiao Baguio City Last Days of Training - The back-to-back typhoons halted Pacquiao's Baguio training, but is now back on track. Manny was able to jog in the morning when the sun was up with Jose Luis Castillo. This would be the last few days of training of Pacquiao in Baguio before moving on to Los Angeles.
Jose Luis Castillo and Danny Escobar Arrives in Baguio - Despite the way leading to Baguio being unpassable due to landslides and floods, Pacquiao's next sparring partners arrived safely in Baguio. Castillo and Escobar took to the skies via a private plane.
"Manny has two advantages over his opponents. He's in better shape, and he'll take a punch. He averages 3,000 sit-ups and 44 sparring rounds per day; he runs about eight miles every other morning, uphill. I don't know what it is, but there's something inside of him. When he gets hit, he taps his gloves together as if to say, "Here I come." He gets after an opponent after he takes a shot, as if he liked it.
Athletes included are:
Adam Nelson / TRACK & FIELD / SHOT PUT
Alex Solis / JOCKEY
Bryan Clay / TRACK & FIELD / DECATHLETE
Byamba / SUMO
Carl Edwards / NASCAR
Casey Hampton / NFL / STEELERS
Cheryl Haworth / WOMEN’S WEIGHTLIFTER
Claire Bevilacqua / SURFER
D.C. United: Chris Pontius, Bryan Namoff, Clyde Simms, Jaime Moreno, Santino Quaranta, Ben Olsen / SOCCER / MLS
Edmonton Oilers: Sheldon Souray, Ethan Moreau, Andrew Cogliano / NHL
Gina Carano / MMA
Ivan Rodriguez / MLB / RANGERS
Jenn Stuczynski / TRACK & FIELD / POLE VAULT
Johnny Weir / ICE SKATER
Ken Schrader / NASCAR
Kevin Robinson / BMX
Kristi Leskinen / FREESTYLE SKIER
Laird Hamilton / SURFER
LPGA: Sandra Gal, Anna Grzebien, Christina Kim / GOLF
Malliciah Goodman / COLLEGE FOOTBALL / CLEMSON
Mark Martin / NASCAR
Metal Mulisha: Todd Potter, Colin Morrison, Ronnie Faisst, Brian Deegan, Beau Manley, Nixey Danielson / MOTOCROSS
Michelle Carter / TRACK & FIELD / SHOT PUT
Natasha Kai / USA SOCCER
Nelson Cruz / MLB / RANGERS
Oguchi Onyewu / USA SOCCER
Patrick Kerney / NFL / SEAHAWKS
Poker: Daniel Negreanu, Scotty Nguyen, Jennifer Harman, Phil Hellmuth
Randy Couture / MMA
Ryan Guettler / BMX
Ryan Lochte / SWIMMER
Sarah Reinertsen / TRIATHLETE
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E:60 takes you behind the scenes for the photo shoot of ESPN The Magazine"s "The Body Issue"
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Miguel Cotto Greatest Hits HBO Video - The latest in HBO highlights video featuring Miguel Cotto. Watch some of the highs and lows of Cotto's exciting career. Cotto takes on Manny Pacquiao Saturday, November 14th on HBO PPV.
Watch the Miguel Cotto Greatest Hits HBO Video at HBO website.
Manny Pacquiao Helps Typhoon Victims - During his day-off from training, Manny Pacquiao traveled to Metro Manila and Rizal to show his support for the ongoing Typhoon relief operation. He helped pack the relief goods and handed it to the typhoon victims himself. He also donated 1 Million Pesos to GMA Foundation.
Oplan Ondoy is a Manny Pacquiao Foundation project to help raise awareness at the destruction caused by Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana).
Manny Pacquiao at Philippine Military Academy - Pacquiao jogged at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) grounds. Pacquiao had breakfast with them, partook in their morning exercise, and had photos taken with them. The cadets joined in Pacquiao's 30 minutes run, but only a few manage to keep up with Pacquiao's stamina.
Bob Arum Visits Manny Pacquiao at Baguio City - Bob Arum, Top Rank Promotions head, visited Manny Pacquiao at Shape Up Gym during the media day.
“Manny has always been confident of his ability. But this is going to be the most difficult opponent that he’ll ever face. This is a man who’s unlike Ricky Hatton or Oscar dela Hoya,” said Arum.
“Cotto is bigger than he is, stronger than he is, younger than he is. Cotto is someone who has fought very fast welterweights like Shane Mosley and Zab Juddah and had beaten both of them.”
“This is a monster test that’s facing Manny Pacquiao. A monster test, and he has to be a hundred percent prepared. And if he isn’t, Cotto is gonna beat him. Cotto knows that he is on the biggest stage now. All eyes are looking at him. And he is very confident that he can handle Pacquiao.”
Omar Henry Possible Pacquiao Sparring Partner - Omar Henry boxing style is similar to Cotto. The 22 years old light middleweight boxer hails from Chicago Illinois, resides in Texas and is of Puerto Rican descent. His 5 fights all ended in KO.
“Henry has the same build, same everything, same haircut. The guy likes to be Miguel Cotto,” said Pacquiao's conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
Team Pacquiao awaits for Henry's manager to confirm the spar. If all's well, Omar Henry will spar with Pacquiao next week.
Update October 4: Omar Henry will not spar with Pacquiao due to conflict of schedule at his college. Omar Henry October 4 Interview
Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto 24/7 Episode Two HBO - Leaving the chaos of the typhoon-ravaged Philippines, Manny Pacquiao opens camp in the familiar confines of the Wild Card gym in Hollywood, Cal. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto continues his training in Tampa, Fla. and is treated to a birthday celebration by his wife and children, as both fighters prepare for their Nov. 14 pay-per-view fight in Las Vegas.
