Miguel cotto will fight for what he says is the final time, facing sadam ali on saturday. Miguel cotto ends his career with a matchup against rising prospect sadam ali and is likely to go out on top. Legendary puerto rican boxer miguel cotto will face off against sadam ali for his last career match on dec. Hbo celebrates boxings best of 2017 by featuring the years most. Cotto s hated rival antonio margarito had been lobbying to get that fight, but golden boy president eric gomez told primera hora tuesday that a verbal agreement has been reached for cotto to face former usa olympian ali on december 2, although no official announcement will be made until the contract is signed. Oct 11, 2017 cotto is simply one of the more solid and consistent fighters weve seen over the last 15 years.
Head to inside hbo boxing for the latests news and analysis leading up to miguel cottos swan song fight against sadam ali. Miguel angel cotto vazquez born october 29, 1980 is an americanborn puerto rican former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2017. With six world titles in four weight classes over his 17 years in professional boxing, cotto is destined for the boxing hall of fame. Sadam ali is a decent boxer but he is way over his head in fighting miguel cotto. Video pelea boxeo miguel cotto vs sadam ali spaceboxing. He was defeated by saul canelo alvarez in 2015 cotto vs canelo but he came back to win in 2017 with yoshihiro kamegai cotto vs kamegai. Miguel cotto vs saul alvarez middleweight championship boxing match 2015 11 21. Miguel cotto vs sadam ali is valid for the wbo superww title 20171202. Dec 03, 2017 miguel cottos planned valedictory lap to close a decorated 17year professional career ended in surprise on saturday when he suffered a unanimousdecision loss to brooklyns sadam ali at. Dec 03, 2017 ali, who won by scores of 1151 twice and 116112, looked to be the quicker and stronger fighter for much of the bout, and staggered and appeared to hurt cotto several times. Nov 22, 2015 hbo will replay cotto canelo this coming saturday night at 10.
Miguel cottos farewell bout against sadam ali in new york. On saturday, december 2, 2017, miguel cotto takes on sadam ali in what is being billed as cottos last professional fight. Miguel cotto loses by decision to sadam ali in farewell fight cotto was hoping to ride off into the sunset a winner, but ali had other ideas. Miguel cotto says goodbye against sadam ali by carlos acevedo there will be no tickertape, bunting, or parade floats in sight, but it will be a memorable farewell party nonetheless when miguel cotto ducks through the ropes for the last time on saturday night in madison square garden. In 2007 and 2009, he reached a peak active pound for pound ranking of seventh by the ring magazine. Ali prop bets for a fight with one of the biggest names in the sport, prop bets always surface. Miguel cotto lands a punch against sadaam ali during their junior middleweight. When boxing fans get a fight with a big name like cotto, there are sure to be plenty of bets made cotto vs. Watch cotto vs ali live stream free miguel, cotto, vs,sadam, ali,fight,time,date,live,stream,and,tv,info. Miguel cotto vs sadam ali part 22 video dailymotion.
The judges ruled in alis favor 1151, 116112, and 1151. Watch exclusive highlights from sadam ali s unanimous decision victory over miguel cotto on dec. Miguel cotto vs sadam ali full fight video 2017 wbo. Watch exclusive highlights from sadam alis unanimous decision victory over miguel cotto on dec. Watch the miguel cotto vs sadam ali weigh in boxing news. Miguel cotto vs sadam ali full fight cotto vs ali full. While sadam ali who is a challenger for the light middleweight title will make bit extra money from the previous fights. Miguel angel cotto vazquez born october 29, 1980 is an americanborn puerto rican former.
Get shopping advice from experts, friends and the community. Info about availability, the full fight schedule and more in the attached press release. Miguel cotto said goodbye to the boxing world on saturday night at new yorks madison square garden, but it wasnt the way he wanted things to turn out. Ali odds are pretty wide considering the where the two.
Cotto, meanwhile, has fought as heavy as middleweight and with this bout for the wbo 154pound title, sadam ali may be david to cotto s goliath. On saturday night, december 2, 2017, one of the very best boxers of his era will enter the squared circle for the last time. Browse 3,503 miguel cotto stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore. Miguel cotto bows out with defeat as sadam ali spoils madison. Watch miguel cotto walk to the ring for the final time. After 17 years inside of the squared circle, puerto rican boxing legend miguel cotto 416 called it a career inside of the mecca of boxing on saturday night. The wbo world junior middleweight championship is on the line and ali believes that it is his turn to get the belt and defeat a legend all in his hometown of new york. Live stream video of fight weighins for miguel cotto vs daniel geale new, 8 comments watch the miguel cotto vs. Cotto will defend his wbo super welterweight title against sadam ali. Cotto 416, 33 kos held on, recovered and began to assert himself later in the round.
Miguel cotto is 37, hes won world titles in four weight classes over his career, and hes not looking to go out with. Sadam ali upsets miguel cotto to win 154pound title belt. Sadaam ali punches miguel cotto during their junior. If golden boy promotions had offered guys the fight against cotto in a onefight deal without them needing to agree to other fights, they probably would. Dec 28, 2017 experience miguel cotto s final fight as he battles upandcomer sadam ali in one of the years most surprising upsets. Ali doesnt have a great deal to lose i dont think, but a huge amount to gain, and if ever you do want to fight miguel cotto, now is the time to do it, nice and late, when hes 37, when there plenty of miles on the clock, when cotto is slower and less resistant to punches than he once was, i dont think ali has enough to beat even an old cotto. His earnings increased on base of payperview sales. Cotto vs ali fight live saturday, dec 2, 2017 online. Miguel cotto answers questions from new york press cotto vs sadam ali. Sadam ali ruined the garden party for miguel cotto on saturday night, sending the puerto rican star into retirement with 12round defeat by. Watch cotto vs canelo full fight video highlights bad left hook.
Miguel cotto makes his final appearance on hbo as he takes on sadam ali in the last fight of his career. Nov 22, 2015 alvarez 4611, 32 ko won on scores of 117111, 118110, and 119109, beating cotto 405, 33 ko with his power and size, while showing an improved overall boxing game that helped him combat. Miguel cotto kept it simple for what is said to be his final ring walk. In putting together the best performance of his career, sadam ali showed why boxing lives so. Watch exclusive highlights from sadam ali s unanimous decision victory over miguel cotto on saturday night at the garden.
Cotto and ali weighed in on friday ahead of their bout, which is scheduled for 12rounds and will be contested for cottos wbo world junior middleweight championship. Experience miguel cottos final fight as he battles upandcomer sadam ali in one of the years most surprising upsets. Clips and bonus features from the provocative, engaging and informative show, which delves into intriguing story lines, newsmakers and issues that are topofmind in boxing. Cotto was upset in his final professional fight by sadam ali, who scored a unanimous decision. Click here to live watch online click here to live watch online mom is best known these days as any device as desktop. Ali fight photos gallery puerto ricos miguel cotto goes out a warrior, but not a winner, after dropping a unanimous 12round decision saturday to sadam ali in a world title fight he.
Hbo boxing miguel cotto vs canelo alvarez 720p 60fps ts. Cotto is simply one of the more solid and consistent fighters weve seen over the last 15 years. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Sadam ali spoils miguel cottos farewell bout and wins junior.
Buy and sell miguel cotto vs sadam ali tickets and all other boxing tickets at stubhub. Full fight stats, opponent information and results advanced boxing stats. Miguel cotto, billed as ring kings, was a boxing junior middleweight bout held on may 5, 2012, at the mgm grand garden arena in las vegas, nevada, united states. Ali, a 12round fight for the cotto s wbo world junior middleweight championship presented by golden boy promotions, streams live from madison square garden in new york. Last night on hbo from madison square garden, sadam ali pulled off a major upset with a decision win over miguel cotto, winning the wbo junior middleweight title. Boxing 20171202 miguel cotto vs sadam ali 480p x264msd. Miguel cotto enters the boxing ring for the final time when he takes on sadam ali. Cotto ate a stiff punch that appeared to have rocked him, but perhaps cotto was trying to bait ali into opening himself up to trade. Las saturdays farewell fight for miguel cotto against sadam ali brought in big ratings on hbo world championship boxing from madison square garden in new york. Floyd mayweather or saul alvarez, cottos lack of success at the truly.
Dec 03, 2017 cotto spent much of the 12th and final round trying to bait ali into staying still, but ali stayed smart, boxing his way through those last three minutes, and when it was over, he had won. Although he has, at times, come up short against truly elite talent, miguel cottos 415 professional record speaks for itself. Postfight punch statistics said cotto landed more overall shots 1639 over 12 rounds, but ali had a 122108 edge in power shots, including a 4222 margin in. There are a couple of intriguing bets to wager if you want to go the unconventional route. Alis intent was signaled as early as the second, when a big right sent cottos legs into a dance and an even bigger right sent him staggering into the ropes. Cotto lost the contest via unanimous decision to sadam ali 261 after suffering a torn bicep during the. With six world titles in four weight classes over his 17 years in professional boxing, cotto.
Hbo agreed to televise the cotto ali fight, even though its a poor. Hbo boxing the best fights are on hbo news, photos, video. Sadam ali caguas ronny rios 282 vs deivi julio bassa 193 jason quigley vs tba eddie gomez vs tba zachary ochoa 171 vs. Ali thanked cotto for giving him the opportunity to fight him, i worked hard for it. Nov 18, 2017 cotto, meanwhile, has fought as heavy as middleweight and with this bout for the wbo 154pound title, sadam ali may be david to cottos goliath. Heres how to watch a free legal live stream without cable. The world champion in four different weight classes miguel angel cotto entered this fight with record of 4150 33 kos80% and he is ranked as the no. Cotto lost the contest via unanimous decision to sadam ali 261 after suffering a torn bicep during the 7th round of their wbo light middleweight title fight. Dec 01, 2017 this saturday fite will be the place for boxing. Ali fight is viewed as a mismatch, and a going away present for cotto to make sure he doesnt lose the fight. Mayweather won the fight by unanimous decision in what was deemed to be a clear, but very competitive and exciting victory for floyd. Revisit the biggest moments from some of the best fights on hbo.
Sadam ali 251, 14 kos will be available live on fite in select countries around the globe. Golden boy boxing boxing, events live dec 2, 9pm et6pm pt miguel cotto, sadam ali world kid madison square garden 4 pennsylvania plaza, new york, ny 1 cotto vs. Tickets can be purchased at the madison square garden box office, all ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster charge by phone 8668580008 and online at. Champion miguel cotto vs manny pacquiao gameplay hd 720p duration. Ali s intent was signaled as early as the second, when a big right sent cotto s legs into a dance and an even bigger right sent him staggering into the ropes. Miguel cotto vs sadam ali purse payout 2017 ppv earnings. Cotto spent much of the 12th and final round trying to bait ali into staying still, but ali stayed smart, boxing his way through those last three minutes, and when it was over, he had won. Ali b if this fight feels like a foregone conclusion to many, its still a good chance to take another look at some of the accomplishments of cotto. Cotto and ali are expected to enter the ring at around 11.
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