On Nov. 14, 2009 (Nov 15-Phil. time) Las Vegas, the sports world will once again witness a worth-your-buck prime clash. Two of the best fighters of today , Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, will set foot on the same ring and would definitely annihilate each other in HBO's PPV dubbed Firepower.
Pacquiao is at the peak of his career right now. The ascend was not easy. He had to demolished tough legends in the likes of Marco Antonio Barrera and Eric Morales. He was squared well by Juan Manuel Marquez but he still emerged as the superior between the two. When he moved up in the welterweight ranks, he dominates no less than Oscar Dela Hoya. He surprised the skeptics and proved his caliber against doubters when he floored a top-notch welterweight Ricky Hatton.
He now faces a tougher warrior in Miguel Cotto. A natural and powerful welterweight fighter with a lot of heart. Pacquiao's skills are working in all cylinders right now. This time I will not have doubt that Pacman can floor Cotto. He moves fast with rhythm (footwork and head movement baby), and couple that with reeking power. What else would you look for a fighter. Also, Cotto always had troubles with southpaw and speedy fighters.
Cotto needs to establish a good footing on the mat before he throws up that powerful punch. Before he knows it, Pacquiao could already be on his other side and the next time he see is a hook or a straight or worst a killer uppercut to the jaw. Pacquiao on the other hand throws punches even when his moving backwards or sidewards.
But what can Cotto do to have a chance on this much? He has to hit Pacquiao. He has to hit Pacquiao a lot and hard. On how would he do this is his and his team to figure out.
