A Close Look at Cotto's Conditioning

Miguel Cotto is obviously showing respect to his opponent, the pound for pound best fighter in the world, Manny Pacquiao. This early, he has formed his team that will be in-charge with his training and conditioning that will take 10 to 12 weeks. A recent addition to his team was Phil Landman, as reported a couple of days ago. According to Landman, Cotto should be in its best condition when he faces Pacquiao on November 14th at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He believes Cotto would easily make 145 lbs as he has made 146 lbs easily in previous fights. Would this cause Pacquiao team to change game plan or do they realize the statement made by Landman was all part of the psychological battle? Pacquiao doesn't seem to be bothered by this development in Cotto's camp as he is still finishing his other commitments without showing any rush with regards to his training program. He believes his 8-week training period which he usually spends with Freddie Roach before a fight is enough make him at his best shape.

To read the whole interview with Phil Landman, click here.