Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, in association with Madison Square Garden, Cotto vs. Mosley took place Saturday, November 10, at the Mecca of Boxing Madison Square Garden. 17,135 in attendance watched, undefeated WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, now (31-0, 25 KOs), from Puerto Rico, defeat four-time world champion "SUGAR" Shane Mosley, (44-5-1, 37 KOs) from Pomona, Calif., in their world welterweight championship fight. 3.8 million tuned in to the Cotto vs. Mosley pay-per-view telecast.
Miguel Cotto before he departs the post press conference.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley, exits the ring after his loss to Miguel Cotto.
Cotto vs. Mosley, The Under-card
Margarito vs. Johnson
Antonio Margarito (35-5-24, KOs) of Torrance California defeated, Golden Johnson (25-7-3, KOs) of Houston Texas. Antonio Margarito wants another title shot,Margarito turned down the opportunity to fight Cotto at the Garden back in June, instead Margarito vs Williams was scheduled. Williams defeated Margarito.
Antonio Margarito after his defeat of Golden Johnson.
Casamayor vs. Cruz
Joel Casamayor now (35-3-1, 21 KOs) of Guatemala, Cuba in a scheduled 12 round WBC Interim Lightweight Championship defeated Jose A.Santa Cruz (25-3, 14 KOs) of Michoacan, Mexico.
Joel Casamayor and Manager, display the belts at the BB King's, press conference.
Joel Casamayor and Jose A. Santa Cruz, in the ring.
Jose A. Santa Cruz exits the ring after his loss to Joel Casamayor.
Anderson vs. Thomas
Michael Anderson now (1-0) of Newark, New Jersey, in a pro debut defeated Olade Thomas now (1-3), of Brooklyn, New York, the referee stopped the contest in round 1 of a scheduled 4 rounds. Michael Anderson is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions.
Michael Anderson and Shane Mosley
Michael Anderson and trainer, Elliot Ness.
Rojas vs. Diaz
Jesus Rojas now (10-0-7 KOs) of Puerto Rico, defeated Carlos Diaz now (9-11-4-7 KOs) of Tampa Florida, the referee stopped the contest.
Vargas vs. Mullis
Ronney Vargas now (4-0-2 KOs) of the Bronx, defeated Bryan Mullis now (4-2-1-2, KOs)of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ronney Vargas after his victory.
Cotto vs. Mosley, and the Stars
Celebrity sitings for Cotto vs. Mosley included Shaquille O'Neal, several members of the The Knicks and the Wizards, Roy Jones Jr., Felix "Tito" Trinidad, Michael Bivins, of New Edition, and rap artist Duh of "Lords of the under ground" rap group. Recording artist Tank, sang the "National Anthem".
Andre Berto and Gary "Kid" Starks attend Cotto vs. Mosley
Keisha and Larenz Tate, actor atttend Cotto vs. Mosley.
Hector Camacho, the legend atttend Cotto vs. Mosley
Keisha and Rampage, MMA Fighter attend Cotto vs. Mosley
The Cotto vs. Mosley Post Press Conference
Cotto address the media immediately following the fight victory.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley address the media after his loss to Cotto.
Miguel Cotto and Bob Arum
"Sugar" Shane Mosley and Jack Mosley, address the media at the post press conference.
Oscar De La Hoya and Shane Mosley Jr., attend the post press conference.
The Media Press Conference at BB Kings In New York City
Miguel Cotto and "Sugar" Shane Mosley face-off at press conference.
Bob Arum, Miguel Cotto, Jack Mosley, Shane Mosley, Oscar De La Hoya
Cotto, Mosley and Oscar De La Hoya
Bernard Hopkins address the media at the press conference.
Shane exits New York City press conference at BB Kings.
Miguel Cotto OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT
NEW YORK, NY (November 5) Undefeated WBA welterweight champion MIGUEL COTTO will host his ONLY open media workout. Cotto is in his final days of working out in preparation for the four-bout pay-per-view extravaganza headlined by Cotto's world title defense against three-division world champion Sugar Shane Mosley in a battle of legendary superstars. Cotto will be joined by Hall of Fame promoter BOB ARUM.
Cotto (30-0, 25 KOs), from Caguas, Puerto Rico, has headlined at the ˜Mecca of Boxing on the eve of New York's annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade the last three years. On June 9, in front of a capacity crowd of over 20,600, Cotto, 27, knocked out two-division world champion Zab Judah to retain his title and improve his record at The Garden to 31-0, 26 KOs.
Cotto vs Judah face-off, earlier this year at Madison Square Garden, press conference and weigh- ins.
Miguel Cotto at Kingsway Gym, Open Media Workout
Cotto sweats.
Cotto is swift.
Cotto workout on the treadmill.
Cotto and Nettles Nasir, trainer.
Cotto and Fighting Sensation, Yaskushima of Kingsway Gym.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT
New York, NY (November 6) at Kingsway Gym.
Shane Mosley arrives at the media workout session.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley and Jack Mosley in the ring.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley
Jack Mosley laces, "Sugar" Shane Mosley.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley
"Sugar" Shane Mosley hit the bags.
The Mosley trio, "Sugar" Shane Mosley Shane Jr., and Jack Mosley.
Sean Daughtry, former fighter and currently employed in global private investments and Cassius, legendary trainer and cornerman for "Sugar" Shane Mosley, at Kingsway Boxing Gym.
KINGSWAY GYM
1 West 28th Street (at 5th Avenue)
New York, NY 10001
Keisha and Ms. Kay Operator and Owner Kingsway Gym.
