Roach doesn't want Cotto-Pacquiao Rematch

By Alon Calinao Dy: After the impressive performance of Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto over former WBC champion Sergio Martinez last week at the Madison Square Garden in New York, USA, legendary trainer Freddie Roach does not see any possibilities that both his fighters Cotto and Pacquiao are going to fight for the second time, for Filipino boxing icon to win his ninth world boxing crown.

According to some reports, Top Rank Promoter Bob Arum is trying hard to persuade Mexican boxing legend Juan Manuel Marquez to fight superstar Pacquiao for a fifth time. However, fans say that Marquez is asking for $20 million, which is a huge amount of money that would eventually cut the purse of Pacquiao if he is going to agree to this demand.

But according to Pacquiao’s avid fans, this is too much for Marquez since he lost to Timothy Bradley a year ago. Furthermore, this just shows that Marquez is no longer interested for another bout against his long-time rival Pacquiao. Although Marquez always brings huge Mexican followers, Pacquiao’s camp believes that the Filipino congressman is clearly the one who brings more PPV buys than Marquez.

Therefore, Marquez should not be asking for more this time around if he really wants to face Pacquiao once again. The truth is, I still would want to see them in the ring together, because many fight fans till now are asking for this fight, as they are saying that Marquez won by chance.

Other possible opponents who are link to Pacquiao are Canelo Alvarez, Amir Khan, Floyd MayweatherJr, and Danny Garcia. But Alvarez is not going to fight Pacquiao at the catch-weight since he is naturally a bigger boxer than the Filipino fighter. Also, Khan and Mayweather are no longer available for the Filipino champ since there are reports that they might meet each other in November. This only leaves to two boxers, it is either Marquez or Garcia.

In short, it is not possible that Pacquiao and Cotto are going to fight in the future since Roach is not keen to see his two elite boxers fighting each other. Yet, the only thing I see there is a chance for Cotto-Pacquiao rematch if the Puerto Rican replaces Roach as his coach. I believe Freddie will not leave Pacquiao since the two have long-time friendship, as they treat each other like father and son.

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Cotto-Mayweather Fight II is Possible

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By Alon Calinao Dy:  Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 KO's) not only destroyed the career of Sergio Martinez (51-3-2, KO's), but he opened the door of possibility for Mayweather-Cotto rematch next year.

To everyone's knowledge, Cotto and Mayweather had an exciting fight years ago, as many of the Puerto Rican's supporters demanded for immediate rematch due to competitive fight in nature, and an exchange of hard punches between the two elite boxers of the world.

Mayweather was nailed several times by Cotto's powerful shots that made the boxing crowd excited and gave Cotto a full credit for his braveness and willingness to defeat the unbeaten American boxer no matter how difficult the challenges ahead of him.

If Cotto became more aggressive and delivered deadly hooks to Mayweather, I think he would have had the decision from the judges for sure, and this would be the biggest achievement of his career since Mayweather is now considered as one of the greatest fighters in history of boxing, even above to eight-division world champ Manny Pacquiao according to some critics.

If the rematch is likely to happen next year, I am sure this would still be one of the biggest hits in boxing because legendary coach Freddie Roach will surely make Cotto as one of the most feared and talented boxer that ever laced up a pair of gloves in boxing history, as what he did to Filipino boxing icon Pacquiao.

Cotto-Roach Tandem Produced Fireworks in Madison Square

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By Alon Calinao Dy: Puerto Rican Superstar Miguel Cotto made history when he defeated WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez to a stoppage in the 10th round of the fight. This was due to the best tandem of Cotto and Pacquiao's legendary coach Freddie Roach at the Madison Square Garden in New York last Saturday night.

Miguel Cotto stated before the much-anticipated bout that Martinez was not under his level when they had a heated conversation during HBO face off with Max Kellerman. Cotto, once again, had proven to everyone that what he told was true. It was a dominating showing from Puerto Rican boxer who stunned and dropped Martinez from opening minute of the 1st round up to the tenth round.

I was wrong when I took for granted Cotto's comments about Martinez's chances of defeating him. I would give Cotto's trainer Roach my credit for transcending the Puerto Rican pugulist in one of the most dangerous fighters in the sport of boxing today.

Martinez admitted that Cotto battered him at the beginning till the end of their bout. He even said in the post fight, "I got caught early and never got going . No excuses he caught me cold." That's what I really admire about the sportmanship of Martinez, even though he lost in one of his biggest fights. I believe he got the respect of the world. Unlike Marquez, eversince he did not accept any defeats to his long rival Pacquiao.

I am sure Cotto's huge followers are very happy now because of his big success in boxing and his best tandem to the future hall-of-fame coach Freddie Roach. Indeed, Roach has successfully developed a new version of Cotto whose power and aggressive styles would be a huge factor to any of his future bouts.

Argentine Sergio Martinez vs. Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto

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By Alon Calinao Dy:  WBC middle champion Sergio Martinez (51-2-2, 2 KO's) is going to defend his crown against Puerto Rican boxing icon Miguel Cotto on June 7 at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Until now, Cotto believes that he belongs to class A fighter since he already fought undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. and former pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao. But unfortunately, he lost both fights.

Martinez, on the other hand, was offended by Cotto's comment on HBO face off. He promised to derail Cotto's professional boxing career. He further said that this would be his biggest mistake to fight him.

I can't wait anymore this exciting bout to happen on Saturday night. Cotto has a chance to prove to everyone, especially to his countrymen, that he is a better boxer than Martinez.

But personally, I do not think Cotto has an edge and can handle the powerful shots coming from Martinez. I think Martinez is going to win this fight since he is naturally bigger, quicker, and stronger than Cotto. Well, let's all see who is going to raise his hands on Saturday night.