Pacquiao vs. Cotto: The Ultimate Showdown of Tenacious Speed and Raw Power

The Firepower Championship battle between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Miguel Angel Cotto at a catch-weight of 145 pounds is only a few weeks away, and for all intents and purposes, these two warriors are ready to get it on and show the world what the Firepower Mega-fight is all about. Fight fans from all over the world will swarm the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 14th to witness the ultimate showdown between Pacquiao and Cotto for pound for pound supremacy. Forget about all their previous ring exploits; this clash is going to be different from the other championship showdowns that Pacquiao and Cotto have been on.

For Pacquiao, he would be facing the toughest challenge in Cotto in this fight, in terms of power and skills: And in order for the Pacman to win, he must be fast and furious with his attack like a Pacific storm on Cotto, to discourage the welterweight champion (Cotto) in executing his game plan. Cotto, on the other hand, must apply tremendous pressure just like what Erik Morales did when he first fought Pacquiao back in March 2005, in order to stop the pound for pound king's (Pacquiao) boxing frenzy. Speed for speed, Cotto is in a big disadvantage so he must find a way to equalize the Pacman's footwork and blinding punches if he is to retain his WBO welterweight strap.

Pacquiao is notably one of the fastest punchers in the sports of boxing today and this is his greatest advantage over all his opponents. He hones this special skill of his with incessant training in the gym and unrivaled dedication for his people in the Philippines and fans from all across the globe. He is also guided by one of the most revered boxing trainers of this generation, Freddie Roach, who transformed Pacquiao from a single-dimensional fighter into a very dangerous and destructive two-fisted warrior of the square circle. The world will see the tenacity of the Pacman once again when he faces Miguel Cotto next month for the WBO welterweight title. If Pacquiao comes out victorious over Cotto, which is very likely, he will become the very first and the only fighter in boxing history to hold seven titles in seven different weight divisions. It is history in the making once Pacquiao steps in the ring on November 14th-indeed a rare historic event for every boxing fanatic to cherish and appreciate.

Possessing an equally impressive resumé, Cotto is a solid fighter who can box beautifully and effectively against anyone, including the caliber of Pacquiao. He is a magnificent counter puncher who can throw haymakers with abandon, as implied in his 79 percent knockout ratio. His last two outings against Antonio Margarito and Joshua Clottey may not be so impressive but he remains quite a dangerous foe for the pound for pound king Pacquiao. Cotto has all the tools to defeat the Pacman and if he does, he will surely reap the many great benefits for his victory: more money fights and and elite pound for pound recognition. Cotto is fully aware of these amazing perks that await him if he conquers the "Pacmanian Devil" so undoubtedly, he will deliver the coup de grâce in the Firepower mega-fight.

It will be a showdown of pure tenacity and mind-boggling speed versus raw power and sheer guts when Pacquiao and Cotto clash on November 14th for their welterweight championship duel. Hype is never needed for this kind of fight and most assuredly, this action-packed feud of today's two greatest warriors will be registered in boxing history archives as one of the best fights that the Sweet Science has ever produced-a fight to remember and a memory to treasure for as long as we live.

Sources:

HBO Boxing Event, "Erik Morales versus Manny Pacquiao"

Digital Journal, "Boxer Pacquiao Wants to Win in Seven Different Divisions"

Canadastar Boxing, "Miguel Cotto Profile and Bio"