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- Full name: Miguel Angel Cotto
- Born: October 29, 1980
- Birthplace: Caguas, Puerto Rico
- Nickname: Junito
- Height: 5'7"
- Reach: 67"
- Division: Welterweight
- Stance: Orthodox
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Miguel Cotto is a professional Boxer and the current WBO Welterweight Champion.
On June 13, 2009, Cotto defeated Joshua Clottey at Madison Square Garden, successfully defending his title in a split decision that gave him a slight edge over his rival.FOX Sports: Cotto beats Clottey by split decision Shortly after the match, a fight between Cotto and lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao was announced. The match is tentatively scheduled for November 14, 2009, in Las Vegas.
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Early Life
Miguel Angel Cotto was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, on October 29, 1980. He still resides in his hometown.BoxRec.com: Miguel Cotto According to his fighter bio on HBO.com, Cotto "dreamed of being one of the greatest champions from Puerto Rico, like Wilfred Benitez and Felix Trinidad."HBO.com: Miguel CottoPro Career
Cotto's first professional fight was on February 23, 2001, against Jason Doucet. It would be the first of many victories. He has since compiled a record of 32 wins, one defeat and 26 knockouts. He has defeated such notable boxers as Zab Judah and Sugar Shane Mosley.BoxRec.com: Miguel Cotto On July 26, 2008, Cotto fought former WBO and IBF champion Antonio Margarito. HBO.com: Cotto vs Margarito The night would end with Cotto's first-ever loss, a TKO in the eleventh round.ESPN.com: Margarito stops Cotto in 11th, wins welterweight beltOn February 22, 2009, Miguel Cotto won the WBO welterweight championship when he defeated Michael Jennings in the fourth round. Cotto knocked down Jennings twice before the referee stopped the fight. Cotto improved his record to 33-1 with 27 knockouts. ESPN.com: Cotto claims WBO welterweight title (February 22, 2009)
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Miguel Cotto Questions
Pacquiao Vs Cotto, who will win the title fight this Saturday night? Will a first round knockout happen? 3 AnswersManny Pacquiao is going to win an easy fight. It will be a bull vs. matador fight. Cotto has the power advantage but manny is way faster, especially with his fo... read more
Who is Miguel Sugar Santos? 1 AnswerMiguel "Sugar" Santos is the main character in the movie "Sugar" about a Dominican baseball player who wants to play in the U.S. minor-leagues for a fictional t... read more
Will the Pacquiao Vs Cotto fight be streamed on the internet live??? 3 AnswersI found an offer from sandbox of Pacquiao Vs Cotto fight online streaming live for the first 5000 viewers. -quote- "PACQUIAO VS COTTO Live Broadcast Sunday No... read more
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Miguel Cotto Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
- BoxRec.com : Career Stats
- Height: 5-8
- Weight: 140
- First Professional Fight: 2001
Miguel Cotto Timeline
- October 29, 1980 : Born
- 2001: Involved in career threatening Car Accident
- 2004: Wins WBO Junior Welterweight Title
- 2006: Wins WBA Welterweight Championship
- 2007: Defeats Zab Judah
- 2007: Defeats Shane Mosley



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