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[VIDEO] Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto Weigh-In, Staredown & Prediction

Posted: May 4, 2012 in Uncategorized
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MGM GRAND, LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto finally ended their pleasant fight build-up with an intense staredown earlier today during their final pre-fight weigh-in. Neither man wanted to break the staredown, much to the delight of the mostly pro-Cotto crowd.

Mayweather disclosed that he taunted Cotto by claiming he looked “drained” and doesn’t have what it takes to defeat him. Cotto verified his response to HBO commentator Max Kellerman.

“He’s never faced Miguel Cotto. That’s the reason he’s undefeated,” said Cotto. “I’m ready for everything he can do to me.”

Mayweather tipped the scales at 151 pounds, the highest weight of his career by one pound. Mayweather’s previous high of 150 came in his first junior middleweight appearance in 2007 against Oscar De La Hoya. Miguel Cotto weighed at the junior middleweight limit of 154 pounds.

Prediction: Cotto should make this real fun early. The extra weight should also help Cotto’s durability, and he’ll need it since his stance makes him suspectible to Mayweather uppercuts inside and lead rights. Cotto doesn’t have the bully mentality of his youth, but there should be at least a few rounds where they battle inside and the bout takes on the appearance of the late rounds of Mayweather’s victory over Jesus Chavez. Expect Cotto to be retreating late in the fight when Mayweather starts aggressively walking him down. Mayweather by unanimous decision.

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Mayweather vs. Cotto – Alvarez vs. Mosley: Training Camp Notes & Pictures

Posted: April 12, 2012 in Fight News
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Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto, Saul Alvarez and Shane Mosley are all well into their training regimens with less than a month out from the big May 5 pay-per-view date. From Cotto’s camp in Orlando to Canelo’s Big Bear Lake setup in California, today we take a look at what each fighter is focusing on in these final crucial weeks.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER

Mayweather began his own camp on March 1. However, fans are well aware that Mayweather never takes too much time off from the gym and stays in shape year round. For this camp, he has set training hours of 4-7 PM daily. The routines are a mix of sparring sessions, heavy bag, speed bag, jumping rope and body work. In addition, he incorporates random runs during the afternoon and overnight. Even though this fight will only be his second appearance at junior middleweight (154 pounds), he revealed the training has become easier since the contracted weight is close to his normal walk-around physique.

My body feels great.  I always fight around the weight I carry when I am not fighting.  Now I can just work harder to feel stronger and more comfortable at 154 pounds.  I haven’t had to adjust that much because my body has always just kind of found its comfort zone and that’s where I fight.  I have been given a special gift with my weight.  I have never had to worry about it other than to get in the best shape possible for all of my fights.

 

MIGUEL COTTO

Miguel Cotto’s training has a much more relaxed feel. Recent videos have shown trainer Pedro Diaz focusing on Cotto matching Mayweather’s footwork, roadwork and counterpunching from various angles. Far as the weight, Cotto is sticking with his mother, who’s served as Team Cotto’s unofficial nutritionist for the last several years. With his family in camp with him, Cotto’s memories of his late father and original trainer, Miguel Cotto Sr., is fueling his mental motivation.

The memory of my father is the biggest motivation in my life.  feel more motivated at this point than any other in my career.  I feel more motivated to beat Mayweather than I did when I was training for my first world title.

 

SAUL ”CANELO” ALVAREZ

After a few weeks of problems adjusting to the altitude of Big Bear Lake, California, Alvarez says he’s had no further negative effects. With trainers Chepo and Eddie Reynoso,  Canelo has spent a lot of time studying film of Mosley, who he calls without question the “most dangerous” opponent he’s ever faced.

Besides experience and knowledge of the sport, Mosley is a celebrated fighter and a future Hall of Famer. I admire Mosley, and it is a privilege to face him in the ring, however, on May 5, I will be ready.

SHANE MOSLEY

Shane Mosley is no stranger to Big Bear Lake — the region has been his training camp home for the last two decades. For the former three division champion, the two main benefits of this camp has been the mental relaxation and improved health. With the latter, Mosley had blamed nagging injuries for his recent big fight losses to Floyd Mayweather (stiff neck) and Manny Pacquiao (foot blister). This time he offers no excuses and believes another signature upset, like his 2009 victory over Antonio Margarito, is upon us.

There is a lot to be said about being 100 percent healthy leading up to a fight. Come May 5, I will be ready.  I am sticking to my game plan and using the doubters and naysayers that are out there as my motivation to work hard.

 

“Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto,” a 12-round fight for Cotto’s WBA Super Welterweight World Championship is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and Miguel Cotto Promotions.  Also featured will be Canelo Alvarez vs. Sugar Shane Mosley, a 12-round fight for Canelo’s WBC Super Welterweight World Championship which is presented in association with Canelo Promotions and Sugar Shane Mosley Promotions and a 10-round welterweight fight between undefeated rising star Jessie Vargas and perennial contender Alfonso Gomez.  Opening the pay-per-view broadcast will be a 10-round bout between super welterweight contender DeAndre Latimore and former World Champion Carlos Quintana which is presented in association with DiBella Entertainment.  The mega event is sponsored by Corona, Hatfields & McCoys on HISTORY™, DeWalt Tools, AT&T, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Puebla-Cinco De Mayo and will take place Saturday, May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

 

Cotto Plans to Exceed Margarito Rematch Intensity for Mayweather Showdown

Posted: April 11, 2012 in Fight News
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Miguel Cotto is determined to use the momentum from his December grudge match win oveer Antonio Margarito to deliver a career-best performance when he faces Floyd Mayweather next month in Las Vegas.

Cotto’s most satisfying win as a professional came last December when he scored a 10th round TKO over Antonio Margarito in New York City. The victory capped a “redemption” year for Cotto after being out most of 2010 with a shoulder injury, and suffering prolonged beatings in knockout losses in 2009 and 2008 to Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito respectively.

“In December of 2011, I avenged my loss to Margarito with a TKO in the 10th round,” said Cotto. ”I have grown as a fighter and proven that the 2008 fight does not define me. I am stronger, faster and more engaged in knowing what it takes to win a fight; 2011 proves just that.”

“My experience in training has evolved and I have never been more ready in my life. My focus now isn’t looking back, just forward. It’s all about May 5th [2012] now and doing what I need to do to be as ready as I can be for that fight. There’s not a doubt in my mind that what you will see on May 5 exceeds who I was even in the December [2011] fight.”

In recent promo ads, Mayweather has referred to Cotto as a “solid fighter,” leading some observers to conclude it’s an acknowledgement that the current WBA junior middleweight champion is no longer an elite fighter due to the damage inflicted in his two defeats. Cotto, who still hopes to avenge the Pacquiao setback should he get by Mayweather, argues his losses spurned the improved defense and stamina critics marveled at in his last fight. 

“I think people like to look at past moments of defeat as hurdles, but my past has only accelerated me to here and now,” Cotto reflected. ”I’m at a perfect place in my career for this. I have experience to know what it takes to win, but also the energy and aggression that it still takes to fight at this level. I can assure fans that on May 5th, the Miguel Cotto they will be seeing is the best Miguel Cotto they have ever seen fight.”

Cotto’s current training regimen will be showcased this Saturday (April 14) on HBO’s Emmy-Award winning series 24/7, which airs at 9:45 PM.

Shane Mosley Finds Inspiration from Holmes & Foreman Ahead of Alvarez Bout

Posted: April 10, 2012 in Fight News
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Shane Mosley is hoping to have a late-career rebirth akin to heavyweight legends Larry Holmes and George Foreman when he steps into the ring May 5 against an undefeated champion 20 years his junior in Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

Having turned 40 last September, Mosley has taken a keen interest in the past successes of 40 plus fighters. Citing two of Foreman and Holmes’ signature wins, Mosley feels his recent losses against Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have caused critics to underrate his skill set.

“At 45, George Foreman won back the heavyweight title that he had lost roughly 20 years prior,” said Mosley. “Everyone thought [Michael] Moorer was going to take it, but he didn’t.  Foreman did. What about when Larry Holmes beat Ray Mercer at 42? The idea that a fighter suddenly loses skills they’ve had for years isn’t the case at all. My experience and skill and knowledge of who I am as a fighter are things that no one can take away from me.”

“I have fought some of the best boxers in the world including defeating Oscar De La Hoya and Antonio Margarito among others. I know I am the same fighter I am today that I was in each and every single one of those matches; my speed and power are still there and stronger than ever. In fact I would argue that at my age, I am more ready to fight knowing what it takes to win. You don’t just suddenly lose ability when you turn 40.”

Having not fought since dropping a decision last May to Pacquiao, Shane Mosley used the downtime to reflect on his training habits. He believes his recent shortcomings were due to not mentally adjusting to the aging process all older athletes go through.

“People forget about the mental part of the fights, that’s critical,” Mosley explained. “In training, it becomes less about analyzing other boxers and more about studying myself, knowing myself, what I am capable of and what makes me a better fighter. Speed and power doesn’t diminish, but instead evolves and matures and that’s what will be displayed. Viewers can look forward to seeing that on May 5th.”

Floyd Mayweather vs. Omar Henry Sparring Session 3/26/12 [VIDEO]

Posted: March 26, 2012 in Fight News
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Floyd Mayweather held a public sparring session earlier tonight via his Ustream page. Known for training at random hours throughout the week, Mayweather showed up, did some light stretching, and promptly got in the ring with Omar Henry. There had been rumors over the past week that Mayweather had been giving Henry bad beatings in sparring. Mayweather was the boss in there tonight, but there were no fireworks. Instead, he used the session to work on inside fighting and timing. Considering the fight is still over a month away, Mayweather is on pace for what will be his second appearance at junior middleweight.

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