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Round 1: The months of waiting are over and we're under way in the biggest fight of 2009 so far. Will Manny go for the fast start Freddie Roach promised. Cotto fighting out of that orthodox stance. Throws out a jab early doors. Manny lands a right counter. High guard from Cotto, lands a left. Manny as you'd expect quicker and moving more. Cotto moving forward with purpose, and spearing out that left jab - plenty of power in it as the Puerto Rican is naturally left-handed. Cotto again moving forward - unloads with a couple of body shots. Another nice jab - promising start from Cotto. That Cotto jab definitely the key weapon in round one. Manny knows he has his hands full here - Cotto unloads as the bell sounds. Cotto's round for me.

 

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DanWetzel:

Cotto Pacquiao is on, Cotto quick jabs #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:49 DanWetzel

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DanWetzel:

Cotto effective with jab. Manny landed a combo #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:50 DanWetzel

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KevinI:

Fight pretty much in the center of the ring. Not a ton of action. Cotto wins the round 10-9 #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:52 KevinI

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DanWetzel:

Exciting first round. Cotto jab slowed Manny, who wasn't active till late in round. #boxing Cotto 10-9

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:52 DanWetzel

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KevinI:

#Cotto jab a big factor in Round 1 #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:52 KevinI

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mrogersyahoo:

Great opener, this is going to be good. Cotto's jab is rock solid. 10-9 Cotto #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:52 mrogersyahoo

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DanWetzel:

Freddie Roach said he wanted Manny to rock Cotto in first round, it didn't happen #boxing

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Round 2: Sky Bet odds after the first shortening a little on Cotto - 7/4 from a pre-bell 5/2. Manny 2/5 from 1/3. Body shot from Cotto early in the second - the pair starting to exchange now. Good left hand from Manny. Better from Manny now - combination that ends with a super uppercut. Doubt for the first time in the mind of Cotto. Left hook from Miguel as he hits back. Super action in the second. Good straight left from Manny, he's starting to find his range in this round. And his rhythm. Dangerous moments from Cotto, who is a little ragged. Turned southpaw. Needs to get his head together, and fast. Pacquiao unloaded in the final 10 seconds. Cotto hits back with a left. Cracking round, and definitely Manny's session. 19-19 for me so far.

 

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DanWetzel:

Manny finsihes strong, tremendous fight. Manny finally found some openings. Cotto stronger. Pac Man 10-9 #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:55 DanWetzel

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KevinI:

Round 2 was more action. #Cotto controlled distance but Manny landed a few hard shots in latter part. #Pacquiao 10-9. #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:56 KevinI

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mrogersyahoo:

Spectacular round, Pacquiao's speed makes the difference. 10-9 Pacquiao #boxing

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Round 3: Manny again a 1/3 shot now, with Cotto 5/2. How will Miguel respond and has he regained his composure? We'll find out in the next three minutes. Slightly uncertain start from Pacquiao in the first but he really found his comfort zone in the second. Again on the attack early in the third. COTTO IS DOWN. Takes a standing count from Bayless after getting straight back up. Hit by a counter. He's unravelling here - being punished for every mistake he makes. And he is making them. Lovely left hook from Cotto - you really can't see this going the distance at present. Cotto not happy about something, not sure what. Body shots from Miguel, Manny shakes his head as if to say they're not hurting. Manny again darting in and out, landing with that left hand that destroyed Ricky Hatton so totally back in May. Good uppercut from Cotto. Another super round, and a fascinating fight so far. Cotto's strength against Manny's speed.8:57

 

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DanWetzel:

Round 3 starts, Cotto jab, jab, jab Manny keeping fight in midle of ring. #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:57 DanWetzel

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DanWetzel:

Cotto knocked down, standing count. Looked more like a slip #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:58 DanWetzel

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DanWetzel:

Cotto is fine. Back and fortth now #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:59 DanWetzel

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KevinI:

Cotto down in Round 3 #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:59 KevinI

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mrogersyahoo:

This is awesome stuff, Cotto goes down but doesn't look badly hurt #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:59 mrogersyahoo

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DanWetzel:

Considering knock down it has to be 10-8 Pacquiao but Cotto probably did more damage. Tough fight to judge. #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:00 DanWetzel

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KevinI:

Rd 3: They exchanged much more. Cotto down from right hand. Both land good. They clash heads hard. Pacquiao 10-9. I have it 29-27 MP #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:00 KevinI

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mrogersyahoo:

10-8 Pacquiao because of knockdown but Cotto is looking just as strong

 

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DanWetzel:

Round 3 starts, Cotto jab, jab, jab Manny keeping fight in midle of ring. #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:57 DanWetzel

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DanWetzel:

Cotto knocked down, standing count. Looked more like a slip #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:58 DanWetzel

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DanWetzel:

Cotto is fine. Back and fortth now #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:59 DanWetzel

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KevinI:

Cotto down in Round 3 #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:59 KevinI

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mrogersyahoo:

This is awesome stuff, Cotto goes down but doesn't look badly hurt #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 8:59 mrogersyahoo

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DanWetzel:

Considering knock down it has to be 10-8 Pacquiao but Cotto probably did more damage. Tough fight to judge. #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:00 DanWetzel

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KevinI:

Rd 3: They exchanged much more. Cotto down from right hand. Both land good. They clash heads hard. Pacquiao 10-9. I have it 29-27 MP #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:00 KevinI

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mrogersyahoo:

10-8 Pacquiao because of knockdown but Cotto is looking just as strong

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Round 4: Out for the fourth, and cracking stuff so far. Living up to the pre-fight billing. Cotto starting well in this session, looking strong and powerful again. He looked in big trouble in rounds two and three, has recovered admirably here. Manny knows he's in a fight here. Cotto blocks a Pacquiao uppercut. Flurry of punches from Pacquiao - his speed really hurting Cotto now. But Miguel comes back. Blasting away to the body and trying to slow down Manny. Pacquiao lying on the ropes and takes a right. Manny nods to acknowledge the fact - he's under pressure here. Now Pacquiao hits back and COTTO IS DOWN AGAIN - this time he's definitely hurt. Final seconds of the fourth. What a round, what a fight. Cotto survives to the bell, but down for the second round in a row. Looks a little stunned in the corner. It was a cracking Pacquiao left on the counter that did the damage as Cotto waded recklessly forward. 10-9 Pacquiao round for me, ahead 39-36 on my card.

 

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KevinI:

Rd 4: Cotto goes down again from left and was wobbly late. It was a great round w back n forth. Pac 10-8. My card 39-35 Pac after 4 #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:04 KevinI

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DanWetzel:

Round 4 had three different swings of momentum. This is an all time classic #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:04 DanWetzel

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mrogersyahoo:

Another extraordinary round - Pac was in trouble on ropes but then floored Cotto with a huge uppercut 10-8 Pacman #boxing

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Round 5: Out for the fifth and the straight left again tags Cotto early - Miguel holds. That second knockdown has definitely taken something out of Cotto. Manny takes a breather and waits for his next opportunity to strike. Pacquiao showing blazing hand speed - launches an attack and then he darts out. Cracking uppercut from Cotto as Manny lies on the ropes. Would be some comeback if he could take this one now after those two knockdowns. Manny again on top as the bell goes. Another Pacquiao round for me - 49-45.

 

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DanWetzel:

Let's see what Cotto has left. Round 5 #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:04 DanWetzel

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mrogersyahoo:

Fight of the year contender, whatever else happens #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:05 mrogersyahoo

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DanWetzel:

Cotto looks strong. He can still win this. He's controlled a lot of the action #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:06 DanWetzel

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DanWetzel:

Manny landing some big ones now. Teeing off. Cotto so tough #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:06 DanWetzel

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KevinI:

Rd 5: Close round, Not as much action. Cotto landed hard uppercut that snapped #Pacquiao head back 10-9 Cotto, #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:08 KevinI

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KevinI:

After 5, I have it 48-45 for #Pacquiao #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:08 KevinI

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mrogersyahoo:

Cotto takes the 5th, snapped pac's head back with uppercut #boxing

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Round 6: Approaching the halfway stage now, and Cotto continues his recovery from those two knockdowns. Boxing better in this round. Manny using those blistering flurries more sparingly now. Is the pace at this weight beginning to tell? Remember he's heavier than ever before. Just as I say that Manny goes on the attack again - two-handed assault, best punch a left that lands. Right from Manny lands and he's looking confident again - Cotto hits back with a left counter though. Cracking action yet again. Nice body shot from Manny. Every so often you just start to think he's tiring just a little, but then he clicks into gear again. Cotto on the back foot constantly now and hit by a massive left. Manny smiles and Miguel in trouble. But then as the bell goes Cotto hits back with a right. Manny smiles - he knows he has his man in trouble. Another Pacquiao round - now leads 59-54 on my card.

 

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DanWetzel:

Pac Man combos rattle Cotto in Round 6. Manny again forcing the action #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:11 DanWetzel

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mrogersyahoo:

No strategy from Santiago,just encouragement. Cotto's face puffing. Round 6 to Pac, he leads by 4 #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:12 mrogersyahoo

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DanWetzel:

Cotto almost knocked down again at end of 6, stays up from ropes, then hits Manny. The back and forth is incredible. Manny 10-9 #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:12 DanWetzel

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KevinI:

Rd 6: #Cotto has trouble with #Pacquaio speed. Manny wobbles Cotto late. Pacquiao round 10-9. I have it 58-54 for Manny 4-2 #boxing

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Round 7: Into the second half of a cracking fight, living up to everything we hoped for. Pacquiao starts well again - lovely uppercut from Manny and lefts and rights simply a blur from the Filipino icon. Left and a right land and Miguel is flat-footed and a sitting duck at the moment. Too easy to hit, just can't live with the pace Pacquiao is setting. Right-left combination from Manny again land and then he darts out. Pacquiao on the front foot almost constantly now while Cotto is in retreat. Cotto lands a jab as he tries desperately to regain a foothold in this fight. Almost impossible though against the speed and amazingly the power of Pacquiao even at welterweight. Manny misses with a big left as the bell goes, but bags another round. I have it 69-63 now.

 

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DanWetzel:

Round 7 Huge rights by Manny. Cotto taking big punishment. Appears to be slowing a little. #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:13 DanWetzel

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mrogersyahoo:

Another round for Pac, is Cotto fading? Pace has slowed a little, it had to... #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:16 mrogersyahoo

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DanWetzel:

Cotto's left eye showing serious wear and tear. Manny was the agressor. Pac Man 10-9 #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:16 DanWetzel

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KevinI:

Rd 7: #Pacquiao controls round. #Cotto is swelling badly. Pacman lands several good combos. 10-9 Manny. 68-63 after 7 Manny #boxing

Saturday November 14, 2009 9:16 KevinI

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DanWetzel:

Manny has really started asserting himself. Cotto very capable of big punch to change it tho. #boxing Round 8 begins

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