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CLOTTEY: "Cotto Knows I Am Going To Come To Do My Job"
By Raymond Markarian
“The champions that do not fight the best are nothing. If you are to go out there and fight the weak, how could you call yourself a champion?”----Joshua Clottey
Joshua Clottey is crossing his fingers that he will make the most of the moment when he takes on Miguel Cotto on June 13th. He works and prays everyday to capture the moment. Clottey excitedly told TSS in a phoner, “I want to be a part of this event. I want to know everything about Cotto and how good he is. I just want to get in there see what he is about. I want to see how well he can really fight.”
Is he crazy? One can only guess; probably no more than any other man who willfully takes on the task of testing his mettle against one of the five best fighters on the planet.
But the opportunity of a lifetime nearly hit a brick wall. A few weeks ago, Miguel Cotto (33-1 27KOs) got into a well publicized skirmish with his uncle and head trainer, Evangelista Cotto. The drama left what many believe to be a gaping hole in Cotto’s camp during a critical time of training. Clottey (35-2, 20 KOs) heard all about the family feud that ensued in the Cotto camp but does not see a reason for the Puerto Rican to be concerned.
“I don’t think he is going to think much about it,” Clottey said. “He is going to be training. He knows who I am. He knows I am going to come to do my job.”
Clottey thinks the scuffle generated strong interest because the media blew it up for the wrong reasons and would like to set the record straight. “People talk, and have created this problem. I don’t think it is going to hurt him at all,” Clottey said. “Cotto comes to fight. And this is the most important fight of my career. I am very sure that it is going to be a great night.”
The Clottey camp, based out of the Bronx, New York, says little about the Cotto family quarrel. Their focus is only on the fight and nothing more. “Cotto’s trainer problem cannot bother me,” Clottey said. “I just do not want this fight to be cancelled. It is my biggest fear. But it is up to God. God is the father of all of us. He will decide. I pray every day for everything to go smooth until we get into the ring and fight.”
Since Ghana native turned professional in 1995, his dream was to become a recognized boxing figure in America. But the 32 year-old quickly learned that the American dream is at times, a fairy tale story. Although Clottey had the skill to compete at or near the top of the welterweight division for some time, he was overlooked by the top-tier talent for most of his career.
“When I was a young boy, I wanted to come to America to fight the best. I wanted to be a one in a million type of athlete. I wanted people to be talking about my name. I did not come into this game to be a contender. I wanted to be a champion.”
In December 2006, Clottey got an opportunity to make a name for himself in a fight against Antonio Margarito. In what was considered at the time a crossroads bout, Clottey was in control of the fight early on. But during the fourth round, the Ghanaian injured his left hand throwing an uppercut. Clottey proceeded to lose rounds five through eleven on all judges’ scorecards enroute to a defeat via unanimous decision. Despite the setback, Clottey received some positive recognition for the performance. And the ever confident Clottey does not give Margarito credit for the victory. “I think in my own heart, that I have never lost a fight before in my life,” said the Ghanian, slyly implying that perhaps Margarito had more than good fortune in his corner that night, while also focusing on the rounds he won before his hand cracked.
Yet no matter how Margarito is being portrayed today, Joshua Clottey commends the Mexican for his brutal knockout victory over Miguel Cotto. In July 2008, Margarito imposed his will on the Puerto Rican, forcing him to back up and fight defensively. Clottey promises a similar approach in his fight against Miguel Cotto on June 13th. He thinks Cotto’s biggest weakness is moving backwards.
“I have to do what is best for Joshua. Cotto is a very good fighter you know. If you let him fight, you are going to bring the best out of him. That is why it is smart to bring the pressure.”
Clottey admits that Margarito invented the blueprint to defeat Miguel Cotto, pressing the issue. But the Ghanaian does not foresee the same blood-fest in his fight with Cotto. ‘Doing what is best for Joshua’ means Clottey has to impose his will onto Cotto defensively, instead of walking into punches.
Although Clottey plans to come forward against Cotto often, he will do so with his gloves raised high. “Margarito did what he did but I am not going to do the exact same thing. Margarito and I have a very different style. I see punches when they come,” Clottey said. “Margarito has a very good chin. He keeps coming and coming straight at you until he gets inside. I use my defense to get inside. There is a difference.”
The anticipation for the bout on June 13th in Madison Square Garden has Clottey pondering his career upside if he hands Cotto his second defeat. He has no problems with Cotto personally, but he knows what a victory can do for his career. “I think Cotto is one of the best. He is a champion. That is why I took the fight,” Clottey said. “I really like Cotto as a person. He is very humble. But if I beat him it is going to help me a lot.”
Clottey knows boxing politics, knows it might be his last chance to fight against a marquee opponent. And he does not want to be frustrated, waiting in the wings for another willing opponent to have the guts to give him a shot. “Instead of calling my name, there are many fighters that avoid me. If I win this fight, it will make fighters want to challenge me.”
Clottey continued by saying, “Look, the guys out there never wanted to fight me. They just want to go in there and feel comfortable. I have always been known as the guy that wants to fight the best. But the best never wanted to fight me. Now I have a chance to prove myself. I am very happy that they are giving me the chance to show who I am.”
Slipping The Jab
David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko on June 20th… I can hardly wait. Finally, there is a heavyweight fight worth waiting for. Despite the faults of the Klitschkos or their lack of quality opponents over the years, it has always bothered me to hear boxing experts and fans alike push for a fight between the brothers. Klitschko vs. Klitschko never made sense to me. This is not Venus Williams vs. Serena Williams in a tennis match, or Undertaker vs. Kane in a pro wrestling match, it is boxing, hand on hand combat. Asking brothers to fight each other is immoral. Boxing is a brutal sport and a fight between brothers could be tragic. The answer for the heavyweight division is more confident challengers like David Haye.
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Anony:
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If there ever was a chance for Clottey to make big money, this is it. But I'm sorry for him cause he will loose UD. Cotto has grow into a great combination of brawler - technician, something that Clottey can't say for himself. If we take Judah's fight against the two for reference, you can find out Cotto is the dominating force between them. For those skeptics, Margacheato fight will prove he is a stronger than ever. Sorry for Clottey cause I like him very much but "I'll go with my boy Cotto" as Donputo69 used to say!!!!!
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 10:47:44 AM
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SchoolOfHardKnocks:
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If Clottey backs up what he said he saw in the Margarito/Cotto fight he will take a page out of that and try an impose his will over Cotto. If he does that fromt the beginning Cotto will break and the outcome will be the same as in the Margarito/Cotto fight. It's going to be a tough fight especially when you know a man is vulnerable and the invincibility is gone and you realize he puts on pants just like you do. Great fight though
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 10:49:20 AM
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#1 Pacfan "KO's Hatton in 9":
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It will be a great fight indeed. The question is, does he have enough power to break Cotto down? I don't believe so, Clottey is a great boxer but he is a light handed fighter. He might even injure his hands during the fight. The recipe he will need is to box him effectively, he must stick and move and stay out of Cotto's range. He must frustrate Cotto while he comes forward. Clottey must use the same gameplan when he fought Margarito because he had great success in that fight. As for Cotto, he can't try to box this guy. Cotto will have difficulties if he was to try to outbox a great boxer like Clottey. Cotto must jab a lot like never before and measure to set up the straight right left hook combo. He must cutoff the ring and not follow him. This will be a difficult fight for both if their gameplan's ineffective. So i'm going for Cotto by split decision.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 11:16:56 AM
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andy from newcastle TRICKY RICKY IN 8:
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Clottey is one tough guy, with a head of iron. I don't think he carries the clout that Margo does (with or without plaster) and at the end of the day it was this clout that determined the outcome of the Margo Cotto fight. So clottey may be able to take the multitude of angles and accurate counters, as did Margo, but he is not going to have enough in what he throws back to wear down Cotto. Cotto will box at his best, avoid going toe to toe, and win a UD. I agree with the others though, Clottey is a nice guy, I hope he is kept in the loop with fights against the other A- welters, such as Berto, Urango, Collazo etc. He may even get a match against Shane if Cotto avoids the rematch. Toonoy
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 11:26:20 AM
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Radam G aka Humble PRG gettin' his black jack gamble on at Cesar in Vegas:
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Nice piece, Fightwriter RayMark. Wow! I don't think that Clottey can back Cotto up like the great Margahero did. Or did it? No! Cotto was jiggerbugging and full of crowd pleasing and hyperkinesia. Dude fought like a clown, and expressed the "tears of a clown." He got a Tijuana Tornado a$$ spanking. There were no plaster of paris, just properly-wrapped hands of a kick-azz Cali-born Mexican warrior. Don't come at me with elements of sulfur and calcium. This elements are on my ______. (Fill in the blank.) I guess that is why I get so hard down there, lmfao. Holla!
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 11:33:11 AM
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RIVERSIDE:
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it going to be a good fight to watch, evenly match, cotto is got the better skills. while clottey is got the better defense, id like to see cotto bounce back with a win probably ud, unless clottey imposes his will and chops him down round by round, it seems like clottey can hurt cotto and cotto cannot hurt clottey, entertaning fight, split decision either way
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 11:43:51 AM
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carlitosway:
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Tough fight for both fighters but i got Cotto winning UD. Clottey just isnt active enough and if he tries to pressure Cotto ,Miguel will counter all night.Gotta love Clotteys attitude and i wish him the best but he WILL LOSE COME JUNE13TH.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 11:45:22 AM
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T. Robert Rader:
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Clottey will wear down Cotto and stop him inside of 9 and end his career. Even though Margacheato beat him with plaster, it still broke his will and his spirit. We're witnessing a sea change in the sport right now. Margacheato is gone forever; Jermain Taylor is finished; Roy Jones is gone; Jeff Lacy, gone; Oscar, done; Holyfield, pitiful; John Duddy, exposed and done; Kassim Ouma, done; Jameel McCline, done. The list goes on and on. And after June 13th, Miguel Cotto will be gone forever too. All of these guys are either completely irrelevant and/or retired. The only bright spot in the US right now is Dominick "The American Dream" Guinn, who's resurrected his career big-time.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 11:45:57 AM
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Enrique:
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Come one now.. Clottey superior boxing skills than Cotto? Please... Cotto will box circles around this guy. Easy UD for Cotto.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 12:30:24 PM
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Real Talk:
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I'm taking the boy Cotto in this one . Clottey thinks Cotto is softened up from the plaster but doesn't realize he's had a year to recover while staying busy . It took a weapon to undo Cotto an all the way in the 11 rd. at that . I got Clottey walking into a buzzsaw in Miguel this summer . I wasn't impressed with Clottey's last fight an it looks like he's slowing down . As far as level of competition goes , advantage Cotto . Zab Judah was handling Clottey good and that fight was razor close . All those sleeping om Cotto get the smelling sauce June 13th . Dueces
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 12:45:35 PM
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Yuvie:
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This is a very dangerous fight for Cotto. You can make a case for both fighters winning this. At this very moment in time, it's hard to pick a winner. For Cotto, it depends on his stamina in the later rounds and for Clottey, it comes down to his workrate. I think Cotto will handle the strength of Clottey and the shell defense. However, I do think that Clottey can hurt Cotto in the later rounds and force a stoppage. I'm leaning towards Cotto in this fight, I think he'll be the busier fighter of the two and he'll have the fight won in the first half of the fight but it'll go to the scorecards. Although I'm glad Clottey got the fight, I'm not sure if he's quite on Cotto's level.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 01:36:29 PM
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donputo69 :
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cotto is gonna get tko.that's why my boy mayweather won't even bother fighting that bum cotto. ya dig?
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 01:55:17 PM
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Radam G aka Humble PRG - da Redcoat is finished n 5 and da Blueboat will b sheding tears like a ____:
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So many people are in self-denial about Margahero pulling open a righteous can of whoop-azz on Cotto. Face it! I'm reminded of some fools telling me that they couldn't see jack in the dark of the night one time when we sneaked into North Korea. Gaddangit! Use your night vision equipment, clowns! Use your commonsense to figure out that Margahero would have broken his hands with plaster of paris on them. As the great guru Angie Dundee said: "Bone against bone breaks." In other words, Margahero would have by now broken his hands, in addition to breaking faces, hearts and arse. Let someone come foward to say that Margahero used plaster of paris. I guess you haters know that the leadership wackos at the CSAC has been terminated. There will be nobody come to say that Margahero used any thing illegal. Holla!
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 02:10:46 PM
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thegreatestofalltime10:
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Clottey wins this fight easily. He is better technically sound than Cotto. His defense is just as great as Mayweather, Jr. If you look at the comparisons of both Judah and Margarcheeto fights. Clottey, by far, perform the best. Go back to the Judah fight and you will see that Judah never hurt Clottey and never had a chance. Judah hurt Cotto on more than one occasions and he had to retreat to throwing low blows to keep from getting knocked out. Truth be told, Cotto should have been disqualified for that fight. We don't really know how much of three hard low blows had to do with Cotto winning that fight. Clottey did much better than Cotto before he hurt his hand and Margarcheeto still couldn't break him down and take him out the way he did Cotto. This guy has really never been beaten. When he got disqualified in the Baldomir fight, he was winning the fight by a wide margin on a three scorecards and we all know what happened in the Margarcheeto fight. And what about the way he beat the hell out of Diego Corrales, before his corner threw the towel in and decided that Corralles had enough. By the way, RIP Diego Corralles forever. This guy Clottey is the most underated fighter in the welterweight division and I think he will make a statement come for the third time come June 13th. He is not only a better sound fighter than Cotto. He doesn't take punishments and has never been hurt and knocked down. Cotto was never invincable. His defense has always been suspect and he has been down on the canvas more than five times in his career. After Clottey destroys Cotto, I hope that the so-called boxing superstars take on this guy. In my book, the only fighters out there that I can truly say that is one of the all-time greats is Bernard Hopkins because he took on all challenges. Roy Jones Jr. and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a waste of talent and has tarnished their own right to be called on the the greatest of all times by not taking on the geat fights out there. I'm going to make my prediction if Cotto decides not to back out of this fight. CLOTTEY BY A ONE-SIDED DECISION OR BY A 10TH ROUND STOPPAGE BECAUSE HIS CORNER THREW THE TILE IN.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 04:50:46 PM
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SchoolOfHardKnocks:
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If Cotto couldn't stop Lovemore N'Dou he definitely won't stop Clottey. Realtalk, I didn't see the same fight you saw where you said that Zab was handling Clottey good, If that was the case then why did Zab quit? If you really want to look at something was that Zab hurt Cotto several times. Clottey was never hurt by Zab. I hope if Cotto loses no one uses his training as an excuse. The wear and tear on Cotto is a everlasting effect because his will was broken. How can anyone say that Clottey is not on Cotto's level when Clottey stood up to Margarito for 12 rounds with a broken hand and Cotto quit! Cotto will get hurt in the fight and lets see if he overcomes that.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 04:52:53 PM
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enrique:
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Im seeing alot of Cotto hater son this site.. wow lets see if you guys will admit hes the truth when he completely outboxes Clottey. Yeah Cotto was beaten down by Margo.. I think it was a combo of Cotto thinking he was invincible, as well as Margo cheating .. we will never know.. However, I doknow that Cotto is a way better fighter than Clottey and will show all you haters what da deal is come June 13th...
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 05:16:51 PM
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enrique:
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thegreatestofalltime10: correction my man.. Cotto has been down just 3 times. He was pushed down by Torres and He took a knee twice against Margo.. Get your facts streight buddy.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 05:18:33 PM
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thegreatestofalltime10:
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SCHK, we are on the same page. When Clottey made Zab quit, Zab was never a threat to Clottey. Rewind to the Cotto-Judah fight, and you will see that it was really a good fight until Cotto start to throw those illegal low blows. We all know that Zab goes through his meltdowns at the end of the fights that he has lost. But, we don't know what could have happen if he didn't get hit low those two times before the fight turned around. Zab was killing him with those lead rights before he got hit with those low blows. Against Clottey, Judah got in some shots but Clottey shook them off and was never hurt or threatened by Zab in that fight. Cotto is a tough fighter by far. I love his style and he will always be in an interesting fight. But, his defense is suspect and this is going to be the difference in the fight. Clottey is using Mayweather's techniques with the shoulder roll. The only difference is Clottey's take more chances to break his opponent down. Margarito would have lost that fight if Clottey didn't injure his hand. He stop throwing that punch that left hand a about the 4th round. I know Cotto is suppose to be a pound-4-pounder but Clottey would too if he had a Puertorican or Mexican crowd behind him. This man is from Africa. That are well-known for Soccer than boxing. Mayweather, Jr. would be in the same boat if it wasn't for his name. If I was a betting man, I would choose Clottey because I never seen this man get hurt and have seen Cotto on the canvas about 5 times. 3 against Torres and twice against Margarcheeto. Well, one he took a knee.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 05:46:32 PM
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lets face it,.. Clotty has always been the black sheep of the welterweight division,.. he's like that fat girl that guys only visit after 2am in a secluded hideaway to do their grimy business,.. the promoters hardly looked his way for years,.and no other welterweight other than Cotto has acknowleged his existance(I'm looking at you Paul Williams),..... and what few fans other than the diehards or Ghanians even followed his career???(Clottey Who??),.. it wasn't untill he clawed his way out of obscurity by running Judah out the ring on Cable TV did the boxing world finally take notice,.. if Clotty's weight isn't an issue (the guy looks like he doesn't have a spare gram of fat on him) then I'm sure he's going to make the absolute best of this most fortunate opportunity to seize the Welter Crown from the once fallen Prince of 147 Mr Cotto,.. Cotto's only chance is to use the ring,..bicycle, circle and potshot from a distance. the familiar toe to toe slugging should be a no no for Cotto. Clottey by SD
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 06:26:27 PM
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ali:
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One thing I love about Cotto he will fight anybody Margacheato Mosley Juda ect. Clotty is high risk little reward fight he could go Oscar way and go for the money fights but he does'nt as a boxing fan you have to love it.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 06:46:36 PM
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Real Talk:
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First off all that extra sauce you putting in your comment you must be drunk or something . When we get there ??? They (CSAC) said they found plaster in Cheeto's gloves . Naz said it had blood on it like it been use before . I believe it from both sources CSAC and Nazeem Richardson . WTF was that in his gloves and what was the point of it being there ?!?! You doing a whole lot of cheerleading for Cheato.....put the Pom Poms down .... oomp scoomp. @ Knocks I said Zab was handling Clottey good and the fight was close . I stand by that ....until he got caught with that uppercut and was like get me the hell out of here ...lololol . Up into that point he was fighting a very focused fight . I said Cotto has fought a better level of competition, not Cottey aint on Cotto's level . I'm pointing out reasons why Cotto can put the beats on Clottey . Plus Zab never caught Clottey as clean as he caught Cotto . Cotto never saw that punch coming . thegreatestofalltime10 ....good points , you too KNocks . I don't think his will was broken I think he ran out of gas . When you're getting hit with brick gloves who's to say what you would do ??? @ Radam G ....I guess everybody who uses the plaster broke their hands huh ??? That bone on bone doesn't convince me . The proof is in the pudding . The bigger question is , Who is Margacheato that someone needs to frame HIM of all people . Holla Back!!!
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 06:58:24 PM
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MisterLee:
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They're both warriors that fight ANYBODY... clottey deserves a crown. That guy will even go to fight Williams. Clottey deserves mosley fight. The way I see it, between the two of the, one of them has more vulnerabilities: chin and stamina. Clottey will win by UD (7 rounds to 5) or 10th round TKO. " The only bright spot in the US right now is Dominick "The American Dream" Guinn, who's resurrected his career big-time." WTH are you talking about? I never even heard of the "American Cream". Your saying there are no good boxers in boxing in general (Marquez, mayweather, valero, ortiz, angulo, ward, dawson) or American born boxers (mayweather, williams, mosley, pavlik, hopkins, ward, kirkland, dawson, ortiz, juan diaz, tarver kind of)? All the fighters you named T. Raider, are either burn outs or has been's. I see Mosley now: on the sidelines of the Clottey Cotto fight to get the winner, beat the winner, and then sit on the sidelines waiting for the winner of Pacquiao mayweather, fight pacquiao and lose a decision or late round stoppage. Yep yep! The Road Warrior vs. Adamek anybody? Dawson vs. Tarver? Pc out! :) Andre Ward 2009! Angulo should fight Williams! :)
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 08:00:51 PM
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oskar:
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Cotto by UD, I think Cotto learned something from his fight with Margo and that is he can't knock out everbody so he needs to box but I like the attitude of Clottey so I'll give him a chance if he can use his jab then it's an upset.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 08:33:49 PM
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Keiran Doherty:
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Cotto is a true warrior and is great to watch! Big respect to both guys for fighting the best over the years and again for this match-up. I think that Cotto will be too powerful for Clottey, he is a few levels above Judah, so I don't think people should use that comparison
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 08:41:14 PM
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jacob aponte:
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listen........margo wuldnt have broke his hand becuz he wuld abviously hav gauze n tape under and over the paris plaster rite.....second lovemore n cotto fought at wat wait yeah jajajaja thats rite at junior welter....cotto move up n weight power got better.....it will not be n easy fight for cotto but he will take em....
clottey ust like muhhamed abdulaev(gold medalist) both carry there hands hi......cotto boxed muhammed came chasing with his hands up........ended up all swollen in the face (lost by tko)....margo is a cheater ,he should be banned for life,hes a discrace,if he had the heart n soul n determination nall this mess everyone that rides his nutz says about him.....he wuldve done it too daniel santos he wulda dont it to paul williams or even clottey...but he didnt .....he sucks....its the same for stariods for baseball...or wen sammy sosa corked the bat.......hes giving boxing a bad name ,n if they let this slide,ppl will see how crooked boxing is
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 10:13:34 PM
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SchoolOfHardKnocks:
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thegreatestofalltime10...I agree with everything you said. Yes I see we are on the same page, lol...I respect Cotto as well and I don't think anyone is hating on Cotto. I do agree with you that Zab was lighting him up with those uppercuts and when Cotto got stunned in 1 of those rounds he did go to the low blow tactic. I don't like Zab at all but I do feel like Cotto did that to slow Zab's power a little. RealTalk, what's good! Cotto broke Zab's spirit when Zab took a knee, no different when Cotto took a knee on Margarito. If you look at the Cotto/Margarito fight, Cotto was off to the races from round 1...lol If Cotto wins I will give him his props for winning. If Clottey wins, I just hope he gets his props in return also. Either way its an exciting fight
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 11:02:33 PM
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SchoolOfHardKnocks:
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thegreatestofalltime10...I agree with everything you said. Yes I see we are on the same page, lol...I respect Cotto as well and I don't think anyone is hating on Cotto. I do agree with you that Zab was lighting him up with those uppercuts and when Cotto got stunned in 1 of those rounds he did go to the low blow tactic. I don't like Zab at all but I do feel like Cotto did that to slow Zab's power a little
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009 11:16:38 PM
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Fe'ROZ :
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Let's forget Margarito's hands for a moment. And just look at how Cotto and Clottey reacted to his pressure. And his chin. When Marg pressured Cotto, Cotto broke down and quit. When he pressured Clottey after the 4th round, Clottey fought valiantly with one hand against Marg's relentless pressue and volume. Cotto's face....the face of a loser. Clottey's, with his great defense, the same as when the fight started. Next look at Margarito....a man whose chin is his third glove. He took Cotto's best shot and ...nothing. Clottey on the other hand stopped Margarito for four rounds until he busted his hand. There's only one Margarito.... and he destroyed Cotto and barely beat Clottey. Now look at Zab vs Cotto and Clottey. Zab hurt Cotto. He did not hurt Clottey. In fact, he quit when he got cut from a punch. Yeah, he fought well....for Zab. But Clottey destroyed his will to continue. Cotto also stopped Zab, his focus and will. ....after hitting him low three times to halt the action. I think Cotto wins regardless but not the way Clottey did. Miquel cotto has alot to prove to himself. I agree with SOHK. He has taken some big shots and has been in some wars. He must fight a perfect fight to win......assuming Joshua Clottey does what he say....and brings everything to the ring. punchcount will be huge in tis fight.
Thursday Apr 30, 2009 12:13:03 AM
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Joe:
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My take on this one, a toe to toe affair with the guy wanting it more winning. I've said it before I think Clottey wants it more and will do the work in preparation to get it. There isn't much of a style to study from Cotto, he simply stands there and fights but so does Clottey.
Not to mention this fight is going to take place at the "World's Most Famous Arena", the Mecca of Boxing - there is no bigger stage. Clottey has been waiting for this moment his whole life.
I'll say it again, if Cotto wins he going to parade around NYC on Puerto Rican Day with a Pumpkin Head. (Or as Kitchko says, Pizza Face)
Clottey is going to win this one.
Thursday Apr 30, 2009 06:42:17 AM
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SchoolOfHardKnocks:
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thegreatestofalltime10...Yeah I agree with everything you said, we are definitely on the same page. You are right we all know Zab is a front runner and he will meltdown after several rounds. Zab did have Cotto hurt. Fe'ROZ, I agree that Cotto has a lot to prove to himself. If he got confidence in fighting Jennings then he has fooled himself and is in for a rude awakening. There's a lot of questions that's going to be answered. The minute he gets hit with a good shot will he start running again? He has taken a lot of punishment and your body can take only so much. He was falling apart against Mosley towards the end of there fight. Big Questions will be answered. If Cotto wins he deserves his props, If Clottey wins I hope he gets his props as well.
Thursday Apr 30, 2009 07:14:06 AM
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PUNCHER:
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PLEASE REMEMBER THAT MARGARITO BEAT COTTO, COTTO BEAT MOSLEY AND MOSLEY BEAT MARGARITO.
Thursday Apr 30, 2009 02:24:57 PM
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Real Talk @ Feroz:
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A that's because Clottey is an African , we all are Africans ,but he's a pure African . And guess what , aint nobody nowhere harder than African . Do your history ....Real Talk
Thursday Apr 30, 2009 11:53:07 PM
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Fe'Roz :
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Real Talk, Clottey is a strong and very tough man; African man. I know a bit about it's sorrowful history...and you need to be tough to survive. Literally, Cotto needs to be ready with Plan B if and when his shots fail to stop Clottey. Watch him in his corner. If he has to take those longdeep breaths and is wearing that far away dead man's stare......it's going to be a sad night in NYC.
Friday May 1, 2009 02:06:48 AM
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MisterLee the Caveman and Chef:
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I'd like to say "Clottey Boma Ye", that would be mean since I'm a huge fan of cotto (more so than Clottey), but i'll say Clottey by 10th round tko unless he switches to that "darn genie" Nasim Richardson and gold mines without getting dust.... hahah see ya! Radam, ur too clever! Do you ever stop with the rhymes ever? Flea itchin' and talkin' jive, Got bees swarming in the beehive! Too bad Hatton will go down in five!
Friday May 1, 2009 06:01:55 AM
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MisterLee:
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Alfredo Angulo vs. Paul Williams anyone? I think that would be one helluva boxing match! :)
Friday May 1, 2009 06:34:04 AM
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Real Talk about to do plyometrics:
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First of ...respect to both warriors . My opinion ..... to many people are putting to much stock into the past opponents they fought to raise Clottey's stock . Cotto destroyed Zab , Clottey didn't . Cotto got stopped by Cheato , Clottey didn't . All that is a wash come fight night, it's gonna be who's better prepared . Who's style will be most effective against THIS opponent !?!? I'm not taking nothing from Clottey and I'm glad he's getting his shot . It's about damn time . He's an asset to the fight game , a gem . Come June 13 it's going down . I see Cotto pulling it out in front of the 2nd home at the garden . Boricuas gonna be there in force and giving Miguel more energy . If it goes to the cards I see Cotto hand getting raised . That's my story and I'm sticking to it . Holla Back p.s. Free Don Puto 69 !!!
Saturday May 2, 2009 05:11:04 PM
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MisterLee:
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Also, the fight is determined by Cotto's new trainer, (and not nutritionist i hope :)and his fight plan. Still got clottey by 10rd tko. Amen. Free the Don!
Saturday May 2, 2009 06:14:59 PM
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Bowie:
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I truly believe cotto wins this fight! Reason is it took margirito 11 rounds to finally get cotto out of that ring. We all know that he had plaster in his gloves for that cotto fight cause it even came out in the margirito hearing but was not admisable. That being said No one is going to be able to knock cotto out! I truly believe that Cotto fight with that cheater made him look even better. Cotto was kicking margiritos ass for 6 1/2 rounds but once that plaster got hard it was lights out for him.
Monday May 4, 2009 03:05:50 PM
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MIsterLee:
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Chop chop corley almost knocked out Cotto, zab judah almost knocked out cotto, ricardo torres came within inches of knocking out cotto, mosley 10th round minus the pause in action to wipe a wet spot almost knocked out cotto. even without margarito, his chin is kinda questionable. Clottey will go the distance or KO cotto, b/c he went 12 rounds with a one hand agst. a loaded Marga-cheato. Pc out!
Monday May 4, 2009 04:00:48 PM
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rwynn:
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Nice Article! Clottey has the talent to win this fight. He needs to stay busy with the jab. But if Cotto fights the same way he did against Margarito.. forget about it. I ll take Cotto
Tuesday May 5, 2009 11:40:44 AM
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MisterLee:
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*tumbleweed* Cotto and clottey needs some love too! Angulo vs. Williams anyone? Can williams handle his power? I would pick angulo over williams. Angulo is just fast enough to catch williams and strong enough to hurt him, anyone at 160 may not be fast enough to handle william's volume, anyone at 147 cannot handle william's volume, reach, nor power. Give these guys some love, this is a REAL FIGHT, not not Mayweahter Marquez.. Free Donputo! No more scareweather.
Tuesday May 5, 2009 11:54:37 AM
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martin_1985:
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In my opinion Cotto is overrated as a welter boxer. Too short. Think he could stand a chance against the true welter legends like Leonard, Hagler, Duran, Trinidad? No way, not skilled enough, not fast enough, not strong enough. Now Clottey just haven't got the chance to prove how good he is. The only chance he had was with margarito and he was beating this guy so easily but unfortunately we all know what happen. For those who says marg used plaster against cotto, what about against clottey. Maybe thats how he got him hurt. But still clottey otook all those plaster shoots while cotto just couldn't pass the 11th. Odss on fighting night 3 to 1 on favor of the raging bull Clottey.
Friday May 8, 2009 08:20:06 PM
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ThreePiece:
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I like Clotty in this fight-- 1) He is a VERY hundgry fighter with a sense of destiny ( how often do we find this) 2) Cotto stamina/chin issues which undermines his skill and talent. 3) Clotty's defense/chin (peaknh to Zabs old trainer, he mentioned two great defenses Mayweather and Clotty). 4) Clotty's uppercut which Cotto is open to
Wednesday Jun 10, 2009 05:52:13 AM
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Angie And Goody...23 Years Later
Twenty three years later after they seconded Marvin Hagler and Ray Leonard in Las Vegas, Goody Petronelli and Angelo Dundee crossed paths again. This time, it was at Foxwoods. Photo/friend of TSS "The Iceman" John Scully reports there were only pleasantries exchanged. Goody didn't debate the split decision victory enjoyed by Leonard, which to this day Hagler disputes.
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