DELVIN RODRIGUEZ AND STAR BOXING'S JOE DEGUARDIA PHOTOS AND QUOTES FROM FINAL ORLANDO PRESS CONFERENCE

Two-time world title challenger and top rated junior middleweight Delvin Rodriguez and Star Boxing's Joe DeGuardia attended the Final Press Conference yesterday in Orlando, Florida just two days ahead of Rodriguez's battle with three-division world champion Miguel Cotto set for this Saturday, October 5 at the Amway Center and broadcast Live on HBO^®.

Delvin Rodriguez:

"I'm just enjoying every second of this because this is an opportunity that I earned. I got to this opportunity the hard way. After so many years of hard work, one bad decision after the other, tough fights, I'm just thankful to God that I'm here. There was a time when I said forget about boxing, forget this, this isn't for me anymore, but I said I'm not going to throw so many years of my life away after so much hard work. So I'm glad I stuck with it and thanks to God I'm here."

"This is my time, my turn to win. I have enjoyed every second of this promotion. Every fighter has a defining moment in his career. For me, my career takes a big turn for greatness on Saturday night, I will beat Cotto."

Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing:

"Throughout his entire career Delvin has been a warrior, always battling in the ring. Along with the sensational battles with Wolak that everyone knows about, he's also fought numerous times overseas and on the road where he's been the victim of hometown scoring in some very close battles."

"Come Saturday night the fans in this beautiful city of Orlando and those watching on HBO are going to see a tremendous fight. Delvin is in terrific shape and ready for the biggest fight of his career."

The Miguel Cotto/Delvin Rodriguez 12 round super welterweight battle will be seen in over 180 counties across the globe.

Cotto and Rodriguez boast a combined record of 65-10-3 (46 KOs) -- a winning percentage of over 83% and a victory by knockout ratio of 71%.

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Cotto vs Rodriguez Saturday, October 5, 2013- Amway Center, Orlando FL

HBO will broadcast at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT the Pride of Puerto Rico MIGUEL COTTO's Florida debut, when he faces two-time world title challenger and current Top-Five contender DELVIN RODRIGUEZ in a 12-round super welterweight battle.

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GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND SUPER JUDAH PROMOTIONS TEAM UP TO CO-PROMOTE ZAB "SUPER" JUDAH TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMP HUNGRY TO GET ANOTHER TITLE

One of the premier boxers of this era, Zab "Super" Judah has won five world titles in two weight divisions, but he still has plenty of goals left, including winning another championship and continuing to give fans more exciting fights. So it is with great pleasure that Golden Boy Promotions is announcing a joint venture with Super Judah Promotions to co-promote Judah and make sure the world continues to see this boxing superstar on the sport's biggest stages.

"Super Judah Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions working together is phenomenal," said Judah. "I have been doing business with Golden Boy Promotions for a number of years, working both with them and against them and I know what it's like to be on both sides. Through those times, I see that we are a perfect fit. This joint venture will give me the experience I need as a promoter and get me the big fights I want at this point of my career."

"I am very happy to welcome Zab to the Golden Boy team," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "He is without question not only one of the most exciting fighters in boxing, but he also has tremendous name recognition with reaches into the general market. In his thrilling fight against Danny Garcia, Zab showed that he belongs in the absolute top level of the sport. I am looking forward to be working with Zab and his team and have him participate in the biggest fights in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions."

Offered Bill Halkias, Vice President of Super Judah Promotions, "Zab Judah and Super Judah Promotions are looking forward to working with boxing's premier promoter in Golden Boy Promotions. We understand the importance of partnering with the best promoter in the business. It's the difference between having Zab in good fights and having Zab in great fights. Zab only wants to fight the best and Golden Boy Promotions stable of fighters is the best in boxing. "

A New York boxing icon who was a five-time world champion with titles in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions, Brooklyn's Zab "Super" Judah (42-8, 29 KO's)showed in his recent challenge for Danny Garcia's 140-pound titles that he's still a major player at both 140 and 147 pounds. A veteran of nearly 17 years in the pro game, Judah owns wins over Micky Ward, Junior Witter, DeMarcus Corley, Cory Spinks, and Lucas Matthysse, while also battling the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Amir Khan, Kostya Tszyu, and Miguel Cotto. Winner of six of his last eight bouts, the dazzling boxer-puncher continues to provide thrills for fight fans around the world, and if his recent form is any indication, the best may be yet to come.

Zab Judah's next bout will be announced shortly.

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FOX SPORTS REACHES MULTI-MEDIA RIGHTS EXTENSION WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS New Agreement Provides Live Boxing for Multiple Domestic & International Outlets, Including FOX Sports 1 & FOX Deportes

FOX Sports and Golden Boy Promotions, founded by 10-time World Champion Oscar De La Hoya, have reached a multi-media rights extension to televise exciting live boxing in the United States and internationally. The new multi-year agreement keeps Golden Boy Promotions' bouts with FOX Sports for years to come, and helps establish a new Monday night boxing franchise on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), FOX Sports' new, national multi-sport cable channel launching on Aug. 17. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"When we started Golden Boy, we made a promise to only do business with the best companies out there," said De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. "To be partnered with FOX on this sensational series is a great fit. We look forward to working with FOX Sports 1 for years to come in giving fans the best boxing matches available."

"Led by the dynamic Oscar De La Hoya and its Chief Executive Officer

Richard Schaefer, Golden Boy Promotions has developed a great reputation over the last several years for putting together exciting cards with top-flight fighters," said Patrick Crakes, Senior Vice President, Programming & Research, FOX Sports.  "It's great that we've been able to build upon and expand what has already been a fruitful relationship that benefits multiple networks in the FOX Sports family, domestically and internationally."

Under the new agreement FOX Sports retains exclusive domestic rights to 48 live two-hour events (featuring two or three fights per event) annually with many of Golden Boy Promotions' brightest stars expected to be featured. FS1 is scheduling 24 live events per year, with FOX Deportes, the nation's leading Spanish-language sports network, airing all 48 events live, an increase from 36 in the previous deal. The 24 events on FS1 will all originate in the U.S., and most are expected to run on Monday nights once the network launches. FOX Deportes will simulcast the same 24 events as FS1 in Spanish, plus air 24 others that originate from Mexico. Once events air on FS1, each will be available for encore presentations on FOX Sports regional networks. Fox International Channels also holds exclusive rights to all 48 live fights in the Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe (excluding the U.K.) and Middle East territories. Finally, all events will be available via authenticated streaming through FOX Sports Go.

"We are thrilled to partner with FOX as the boxing provider for FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes," added Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer. "For years, the best of boxing has been available primarily on premium cable and pay-per-view only, but our partnership with FOX Sports signifies a major step-up in exposure for the fighter, Golden Boy Promotions and the entire sport. We are confident that with our mix of world class fights and fighters combined with the reach and promotional capacities that FOX Sports provides, the sky is really the limit for us all."

In addition to Golden Boy's live events, all FOX Sports channels have access to 24 classic archived events from the promoter's extensive library. Archive fights feature many of boxing biggest names, including De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Bernard Hopkins, Canelo Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez and Shane Mosley.

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Mayweather's $32 million guarantee surpasses Tyson's $30 million

WBC welterweight titleholder Floyd Mayweather Jr. will earn what is believed to be an all-time boxing record for a guaranteed purse of $32 million, four times more than the $8 million guarantee for his opponent, WBC junior middleweight beltholder Miguel Cotto, according to Keith Kizer, executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

The amount of Mayweather's purse surpasses the previous mark of $30 million earned by Mike Tyson for his second loss to Evander Holyfield in June of 1997, according to Kizer.

Of course, Tyson's 30 million in 1997 dollars would be equal to well over $40 million in 2012, but the amount is staggering by any measure.

"This is the largest guarantee ever in Nevada. Ever," said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions. "And where are the big fights held? In Nevada."

There is no telling what Mayweather will reap after all of the HBO pay-per-view numbers are totaled.

"That's to be determined," said Ellerbe.

Mayweather (42-0, 26 knockouts) will pursue his eighth belt in five weight classes against Cotto (37-2, 30 KOs), whom he will meet in Saturday night's HBO Pay Per View-televised clash from the MGM Grand.

On the Mayweather-Cotto undercard, ex-titleholder Shane Mosley (46-7-1, 39 KOs) will challenge WBC junior middleweight titleholder Saul Alvarez (39-0-1, 29 KOs).

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Floyd Mayweather says his mind will make the difference when he faces Miguel Cotto

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"Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto"

"Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto," a 12-round fight for Cotto's WBA Super Welterweight World Championship and the vacant WBC Super Welterweight Diamond Belt, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and Miguel Cotto Promotions. Also featured will be Canelo Alvarez vs. Sugar Shane Mosley, a 12-round fight for Canelo's WBC Super Welterweight World Championship which is presented in association with Canelo Promotions and Sugar Shane Mosley Promotions and a 10-round welterweight fight between undefeated rising star Jessie Vargas and perennial contender Alfonso Gomez. Opening the pay-per-view broadcast will be a 10-round bout between super welterweight contenderDeAndre Latimore and former World Champion Carlos Quintana which is presented in association with DiBella Entertainment. The mega event is sponsored by Corona, Hatfields & McCoys on HISTORY™, DeWalt Tools, AT&T, O'Reilly Auto Parts and Puebla - Cinco De Mayo and will take place Saturday, May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

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24/7 Mayweather/Cotto Tonight at 9:45PM ET/PT

Step inside their lives before they step into the ring. 24/7 debuts tomorrow at 9:45PM ET/PT, only on HBO®.

24/7 Mayweather/Cotto Promo

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CNN Broadcasts HBO Reality Series 24/7 Mayweather/Cotto‏

HBO's Emmy-Award^®-winning reality series '24/7' is returning to CNN, which will air replays of the all-new four-part series 24/7 MAYWEATHER/COTTO, beginning Saturday, April 14 at midnight ET/PT.

In the lead-up to the blockbuster HBO Pay-Per-View^® telecast on May 5 in Las Vegas when Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto battle for Cotto's world super welterweight title, CNN will present all four episodes of 24/7 MAYWEATHER/COTTO, the all-access, behind-the-scenes pass that allows viewers to step into the lives of the fighters before they step into the ring. Mayweather lives and trains in Las Vegas, NV, while Puerto Rico's Cotto will train in Florida.

35-year-old Floyd Mayweather (42-0, 26 KOs) is a celebrated superstar making his sixth appearance on the '24/7' series. Cotto, 31, (37-2, 30 KOs) has reinvigorated his career by capturing the super welterweight title and successfully defending it twice in 2011. This is Cotto's third appearance on '24/7.'

Episode one will air on CNN on Saturday, April 14 at midnight ET/PT, following the HBO premiere at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT. Episode two and three will air on CNN on subsequent Saturdays - April 21 (12 midnight ET/PT) and 28 (12 midnight ET/PT). The finale will air on CNN on Friday, May 4 at 12 midnight ET/PT, less than 24 hours before the mega-fight in Las Vegas.

In the past four years, HBO's 24/7 franchise has earned 14 Sports Emmys^® for production excellence, making it the most honored sports series on television since its inception. Narrated by Liev Schreiber, the fast-moving, documentary-styled production focuses on the training, commitment and sacrifices that prizefighters make in order to realize their dreams. The turnaround time is among the quickest in television as the series follows the fighters and their teams both at camp and at home as excitement and anxiety builds for the big fight.

CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is the most trusted source for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; CNN Digital Network, the No. 1 network of news Web sites in the United States; CNN Newsource, the world's most extensively-syndicated news service; and strategic international partnerships within both television and the digital media.

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Floyd Mayweather breaks down Miguel Cotto bout, alludes to knockout victory

Floyd Mayweather breaks down Miguel Cotto bout, alludes to knockout victory

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Having campaigned at welterweight for six years, Floyd Mayweather Jr boxes at junior middleweight for only the second time in his storied career when he challenges reigning ‘Super’ WBA champion at 154lbs; Miguel Cotto, for the Puerto Rican’s world title on May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. A potential size disparity does not concern Money, though, who is confident he has the required technical tools to deconstruct his opponent.


A Mayweather versus Cotto (37-2-0, 30ko) match-up represents the coming together of two multi-dimensional prizefighters. A defensive-wizard, Floyd, 35, is known primarily for his trademark shoulder-roll and his ability to deny fighters a route to his face and body by relying formerly on movement and now, on blocking. Mayweather (42-0-0, 26ko) is also a remarkable inside fighter, well-conditioned, has good speed, a high ring IQ, a tough overhand right and a contest-ending check hook.

Four years Mayweather’s junior, Cotto, under ex trainer Emanuel Steward and current coach Pedro Luis Diaz has seen a renaissance of his erstwhile box-and-move style rather than one who gets drawn into an exchange of slugs. Cotto boxes, is a tremendous body-puncher and, as his most recent bout – a rematch with Antonio Margarito – demonstrated, is disciplined enough to follow a game-plan in a fight laden with high emotion.

“I feel like I have what it takes to win this fight,” said Mayweather recently, unfazed by Cotto’s talents and credentials as a champion of three weight divisions. “I feel that my hands are faster, I’m the better counter puncher,” he added. “I’ve shown that I have a great chin. My thing is to be Floyd Mayweather and keep doing what I’ve been doing.”

Mayweather has pledged to stand and trade with Cotto should a toe-to-toe war erupt and, if such a scenario were to occur, believes the potential mental scars from Miguel’s stoppage defeats to Margarito (2008) and Manny Pacquiao (2009) will come into play.

“I feel like if a guy has hit the canvas before, it’s in his mind that it can happen again.”

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No Holds Barred: Roger Mayweather, Leonard Ellerbe, Bryan Perez, Richard Schaefer, Keisha Morrisey, and the New Era in Boxing

No Holds Barred: Roger Mayweather, Leonard Ellerbe, Bryan Perez, Richard Schaefer, Keisha Morrisey, and the New Era in Boxing

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On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman discusses the significance of the May 5 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto being promoted by their own promotional companies with several key figures in this fight.

The unbeaten Mayweather (42-0, 26 KOs), who holds the WBC welterweight title, will be moving up a weight class to face Cotto (37-2, 30 KOs), the WBA super welterweight champion. Mayweather last fought at this weight in 2007, defeating Oscar de la Hoya for the WBC title, before moving back down.

The Mayweather-Cotto fight, slated for Saturday, May 5, in Las Vegas, Nevada, has the distinction of being presented by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions, and Miguel Cotto Promotions.

At the New York news conference for this fight held February 28 at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, we discussed the significance of this promotional arrangement with Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions; Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions; and Bryan Perez, Executive Director of Miguel Cotto Promotions. The consensus seemed to be from all parties in this fight that this represents a new era in boxing. We also asked Richard Schaefer about the drug testing for Mayweather-Cotto, which will be conducted by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.







We also spoke about this fight with the outspoken trainer of Floyd Mayweather, his uncle, Roger Mayweather, who discussed the place of his nephew in boxing history.

And we discussed with our long-time colleague and correspondent Keisha

Morrisey, who has been invaluable to No Holds Barred, this fight and
this new era in boxing, as well as some of the numerous problems
plaguing the declining sport of boxing.

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Mayweather Vs. Cotto Hollywood press conference live today March 1

If you can't make it to Hollywood for the press conference, you can watch it live here at 1pm PST / 4pm EST: http://ustream.tv/mayweathervscotto


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FLOYD "MONEY" MAYWEATHER and MIGUEL"JUNITO" COTTO

BOXING'S BIGGEST STAR FLOYD "MONEY" MAYWEATHER AND WBA SUPER WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL "JUNITO" COTTOTO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE AT HARLEM'S WORLD FAMOUS APOLLO THEATER TO OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE MAY 5 MEGA-FIGHT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 1:00 P.M. ET HARLEM'S WORLD FAMOUS APOLLO THEATER **OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**

Floyd "Money" Mayweather signed autographs for the fans with head of Mayweather security Big Kip Hip, Hop Icon and Mogul 50 Cent was, Iran Barkley and Roger Mayweather posed for the camera, Pugilist Mariusz Wach, Jerson Ravello and Shaun Georgewas in the building.

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Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Miguel Cotto

MAYWEATHER and MIGUEL"JUNITO" COTTO will hold a press conference at Harlem's World Famous Apollo Theater to officially announce their WBA Super Welterweight World Championship fight taking place Saturday, May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View®.

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Mayweather Vs. Cotto press conference live from the Apollo Theatre in NY

Mayweather Vs. Cotto press conference live from the Apollo Theatre in NY http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/20758924

FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS. MIGUEL COTTO PRESS TOUR KICKS OFF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 IN PUERTO RICO WHEN THE UNDEFEATED SUPERSTAR MAYWEATHER AND WBA SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION COTTO WILL OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE THEIR MEGA-FIGHT SLATED FOR SATURDAY, MAY 5
AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS PRESENTED LIVE BY HBO PAY-PER-VIEW®

Seven-Time, Five-Division World Champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather and reigning WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Miguel "Junito" Cotto will officially announce their May 5 mega-fight with a press tour making stops in San Juan, New York City and Los Angeles beginning Monday, February 27.

The tour will reflect the magnitude of this highly competitive match-up between two pound-for-pound greats with one-of-a-kind press conferences in all three cities. Mark your calendars as you won't want to miss it when Mayweather and Cotto come to town!

Mayweather vs. Cotto, a 12-round fight for Cotto's WBA Super Welterweight World title, is presented by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and Miguel Cotto Promotions. The 12-round WBA Super Welterweight World Championship bout will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View®. More information on Mayweather vs. Cotto, including ticket on sale date and prices will be announced shortly.

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Molina Calling Out all 154-lb Champions

Chicago's "King" Carlos Molina and his team are sending out a challenge to the rest of the world's best junior middleweights.

Molina (19-4-2, 6 KOs) established himself as an elite fighter with a near shutout unanimous decision over former world champion Kermit Cintron last Saturday night at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, and live on the SHOWTIME network.

"It's no longer a secret that Carlos Molina is the world's best 154-lb fighter," said Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing. "This is an open call to all the champions, Miguel Cotto, Canelo Alvarez, Austin Trout, K9 Bundradge and Sergei Dzinziruk: Carlos Molina is ready and able to take any of you on."

In the comeback story of the year, Molina has gone from sitting on the shelf for two years to the breakout fighter of 2011 in the span of four months.

He returned for the first time since 2009 in March at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and fought to a controversial majority draw against Cuban sensation Erislandy Lara (most observers had Molina winning). He returned there on short notice a month later to take out hard-punching Allen Conyers via TKO 7. Then came Saturday's dominance over Cintron.

"If you think about it," stated Luis DeCubas, his advisor, "Lara beat Paul Williams and Cintron beat Alfredo Angulo and Carlos beat both of them, so he could be considered the top challenger in the world. We hope the sanctioning bodies will recognize his amazing accomplishments and move him into a position where he can fight for a world championship."

Margules says that when Molina finally does challenge for a title, it will be the end of an era.

"Once he's a champion, he'll finally stop being considered the underdog in every fight. That might take him some getting used to."

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Revenge: The Rematch, Cotto-Margarito II looms for Madison Square Garden Dec. 3

Resurgent Miguel Cotto looks to Madison Square Garden for Dec. 3‏
Michael Marley, Boxing Examiner
There was something missing from the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend this year in New York.

The huge ethnic celebration did have two Boricua-flavored, club boxing shows put on by Lou DiBella at Roseland Ballroom but, unlike several years past, there was no big fight in the city featuring the island nation’s biggest ring star, Miguel Angel Cotto.

Now I’m hearing that Cotto, who has a 36-2, 29 Kos record as he nears his 31stbirthday in October, may grace the ring at historic Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Dec. 3.

“We’re looking at the Garden,” a member of the Cotto camp told me Saturday night. “They’ve been closed all summer for phase one of a three year, three phase renovation of the arena but they reopen soon with the Knicks and the Rangers returning in the fall.”

That’s the favored site for Cotto’s first bout since his resounding TKO 12 over Nicaragua’s zany Ricardo Mayorga on March 12 in Las Vegas.

Less certain is Cotto’s opposition at 154 pounds.

“We’re looking at all the champions,” the Cotto adviser said. “We’d prefer the revenge rematch with (Antonio) Margarito but it looks like he won’t fight until 2012.”

It’s obvious that Manny Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum hopes to shine up Cotto for a possible second shot at the Pinoy Idol next year.

Cotto made a tradition of fighting in New York in midsummer, beating Yuri Foreman in 2010 at Yankee Stadium and whipping Joshua Clottey at MSG the year before.

Cotto also defeated Brooklyn’s Zab Judah in June of 2007 at “the World’s Most Famous Arena” and also posted June victories over Paulie Malignaggi and Muhammad Abdulaaev in Garden bouts going back to 2006 and to 2005 respectively.

The old song asks, “What street compares with Mott Street in July?” but boxing fans in New York definitely noticed that we just had a Puerto Rican Parade Weekend sans the traditional Cotto bout.

(mlcarley@aol.com)

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“Relentless” Pride of PR, MIGUEL COTTO defending his WBA super welterweight title against 2-division world champion RICARDO “El Matador” MAYORGA

“Relentless” features the Pride of Puerto Rico, MIGUEL COTTO defending his World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight title against two-division world champion RICARDO “El Matador” MAYORGA, on Saturday, March 12, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. Cotto vs. Mayorga will be produced and distributed LIVE on SHOWTIME PPV®, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.


MIGUEL COTTO: “Welcome to the first press conference where Ricardo Mayorga talks. I am a professional fighter and I know what my job is. My job is to fight in the ring and make good fights because nobody wins a fight with their mouth.


“Yesterday I was with him and he was playful and serene but today I guess he gets excited with all the lights and cameras on. When we get to the fight there will be lots of cameras on there also, but you will have to fight to back up your words.

“I didn't interrupt you so don't interrupt me – the door is over there if you want to leave. With those little pants I beat Shane Mosley. Do you remember him? Shane Mosley?

RICARDO MAYORGA:
“I made a promise to Don that I will never fail him. Don is the best promoter in the world and Bob is a close second. I will prove to everyone on March 12 that I am the man and you are the woman.

“That belt you are holding, polish it up for me because I will be taking it on March 12. I will make a promise here today that I will knock him out in four rounds.

“I have been watching all of your fights for the past two months, you are punch drunk – you can't take a punch anymore and I will retire him. You and your trainer will fail.

“Like Margarito after the Pacquiao fight, you will be thinking about retiring when I am done with you. I will make you think twice about getting in the ring again. Don't let your mom or your family suffer anymore by watching you get in the ring. I will knock him out and prove to the people in Nicaragua and here that I am better than you in that ring.

“This is the first time I will fight someone that is as small as a kid. I think my pants are taller than you.

“Christy, it is an honor to be fighting on the same card as you the way you have always stood up for women's rights. I don't even have tapes of all of my fights but I have all of yours.

“Buy the pay-per-view so you can watch the retirement party for Miguel. Your hands are like a woman's. Look at my hands – they are man's hands. You came to Nicaragua and talked smack and told everyone I was a nobody. On March 12, all the Puerto Ricans are going to be wearing black for your wake. You will pay for what you said.

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MIGUEL COTTO vs. JOSHUA CLOTTEY WORLD WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

World Boxing Organization welterweight champion MIGUEL COTTO, from Puerto Rico, and International Boxing Federation welterweight champion JOSHUA CLOTTEY, from Ghana, will hold a news conference to announce their world championship rumble. Cotto vs. Clottey takes place Saturday, June 13, at Madison Square Garden and will be broadcast live on HBO World Championship Boxing, beginning at 10:35 P.M. ET / 7:35 P.M. PT.



Top Rank presents the Miguel Cotto vs. Joshua Clottey rumble for the World Welterweight Championship on the eve of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. It’s a winner-take-all brawl, headlining an exciting card at the “Mecca of Boxing,” Madison Square Garden!



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COTTO & PAVLIK; “IRELAND’S” JOHN DUDDY and ANTHONY PETERSON

NEW YORK, NY– Undefeated Top-Five contenders “Ireland’s” JOHN DUDDY and ANTHONY PETERSON will light it up in separate bouts at Madison Square Garden, headlining the undercard of the Miguel Cotto vs. Michael Jennings / Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik vs. Marco Antonio Rubio two-city / two-title pay-per-view extravaganza. Duddy will go mano-a-mano with MATT “The Predator” VANDA and Peterson will rumble with EDNER “Cherry Bomb” CHERRY, in 10-round middleweight and lightweight bouts, respectively. Together, these four warriors boast a combined record of 116-14-2 (70 KOs ) – a winning percentage of 88%.

Two title fights in two different towns on one pay-per-view broadcast! This event is so big, both Michael Buffer and Jimmy Lennon, Jr. will be introducing the main events from New York and Youngstown, respectively. Spectators at The Garden will be able to see the live broadcast of the Pavlik-Rubio fight. Spectators at the Chevrolet Centre will be able to see the live broadcast of the Cotto-Jennings fight. Promoted by Bob Arum’s Top Rank, the Cotto-Pavlik doubleheader will take place Saturday, February 21 and will be broadcast Live on Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Remaining tickets to the Madison Square Garden event , priced at $500, $300, $200, $100, and $50, can be purchased at the Garden Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.thegarden.com.

Remaining tickets to the Chevrolet Centre event, priced at $500, $300, and $200 can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, Retail Locations, including Giant Eagle and Macy’s, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or (866) 448-7849. Tickets are also available at the Chevrolet Centre Box Office. Additional fees may be applicable. There will be a ticket limit of eight (8) per customer.

Duddy (25-0, 17 KOs), from Derry, Ireland, is a huge fan favorite at The Garden drawing tens of thousands to the “Mecca of Boxing” throughout his five-year professional career. The former WBC Continental Americas middleweight champion boasts victories over former world champion Yory Boy Campas and two-time world title contender Howard Eastman. Currently world-rated No. 2 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), No. 3 by the World Boxing Council (WBC), and No. 7 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), Duddy’’s aggressive, hard-hitting style has not only made for exciting fights but has also developed a very strong following on both sides of the Atlantic, drawing capacity crowds in New York, Boston, Dublin and Belfast.

Vanda (39-8, 22 KOs ), from St. Paul , Minn. , is a 12-year battle-tested veteran who has never taken a step backward in the ring. Known as “The Predator” for the way he hunts down his opponents in the ring before finishing them off, less than half the opponents Vanda has vanquished have gone the distance. He is a former International Boxing Association Americas junior middleweight champion, won via an exciting 12-round split decision over former world champion Yory Boy Campas. Famous for his trademark upper body tattoos, Vanda returns to the ring on the heels of an exciting two-fight series against undefeated contender Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr.

Peterson (28-0, 19 KOs ), from Washington , D.C. , is a rising star within the lightweight division. Currently world-rated No. 4 by the WBC and WBO and No. 6 by the IBF, Peterson, 23, returns to the ring on the heels of an impressive 10-round unanimous decision victory over former world lightweight champion Javier Jauregui in a fast-paced fight that not only showed how far Peterson has progressed since his professional debut in 2004, but also displayed his aggressive style, boxing skills and punching power. A former North American Boxing Organization (NABO) lightweight champion, he became the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) lightweight champion last June, winning a dominating 12-round unanimous decision over gritty veteran Fernando Trejo.

Cherry ( 24-6-2 , 12 KOs ), from Nassau , Bahamas , has held NABF and North American Boxing Association (NABA) lightweight titles. Known for his aggressive style and as a pressure style fighter, Cherry, 26, has a collection of impressive victories on his resume including Monty Meza-Clay, Daniel Alcea, Wes Ferguson and Marco Perez. Currently world-rated No. 10 by the WBC, Cherry returns to the ring fresh from his first world title challenge, where he moved up in weight and lost a 12-round decision to undefeated WBC super lightweight champion Timothy Bradley, Jr. last September.

The Cotto vs. Jennings / Pavlik vs. Rubio pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $44.95. The telecast will be available in HD-TV for those viewers who can receive HD. For Cotto vs. Jennings / Pavlik vs. Rubio fight week updates, log on to www.toprank.com.

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COTTO & PAVLIK; TWO WORLD TITLE FIGHTS - ONE NIGHT

Former two-division world champion MIGUEL COTTO, from Puerto Rico, and his opponent, top-rated contender MICHAEL JENNINGS, from England, World Middleweight Champion KELLY PAVLIK, from Youngstown, Ohio and his opponent, No. 1 contender MARCO ANTONIO RUBIO, from Mexico, will hold a news conference to announce their world championship pay-per-view event. Cotto vs. Jennings / Pavlik vs. Rubio, will take place Saturday, February 21, at Madison Square Garden and Chevrolet Centre, respectively, and broadcast Live on Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. PT.

MIGUEL COTTO


MICHAEL JENNINGS


Top Rank presents a tale of two cities. Miguel Cotto and Michael Jennings rumble for the vacant WBO welterweight title in the main event at Madison Square Garden and Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik defends his World Middleweight Championship against No. 1 contender Marco Antonio Rubio, headlining an action-packed card at the Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown , Ohio, in winner-take-all brawls, live on pay-per-view!


KELLY PAVLIK


Melvina Lathan, Chairperson NYSAC, MARCO ANTONIO RUBIO, EVANGELISTA COTTO, MIGUEL COTTO


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