The upcoming fight between Manny Paquiao and Miguel Cotto, that has brought a rivalry between the Philippines and Puerto Rico is heating up as both fighters agree that it would be a tough war. Cotto said in an interview that it is going to be a "war" contrary to what others are saying that Pacquiao will be too much for him. Pacquiao on the other hand admits that this will be his toughest fight so far in his boxing career as he will face a natural welterweight at his prime.
Prior to the fight, we have heard of so many things from both camps that are adding hype to this fight. What excites boxing fans, critics and writers is the fact that these two great fighters represent two countries. Both have huge followings in their mother countries. There is no Filipno who doesn't know Manny Pacquiao. Miguel Cotto is a celebrity in Puerto Rico and he can bring in 20,000 boxing fans whenever he fights in New York.
This fight will not only be a battle between two great warriors but a rivalry between Philippines and Puerto Rico. As the fight draws near, expect more heat and hype that will not only fire up both Pacquiao and Cotto but also the boxing world bannered by two countries from opposite sides of the world.
Prior to the fight, we have heard of so many things from both camps that are adding hype to this fight. What excites boxing fans, critics and writers is the fact that these two great fighters represent two countries. Both have huge followings in their mother countries. There is no Filipno who doesn't know Manny Pacquiao. Miguel Cotto is a celebrity in Puerto Rico and he can bring in 20,000 boxing fans whenever he fights in New York.
This fight will not only be a battle between two great warriors but a rivalry between Philippines and Puerto Rico. As the fight draws near, expect more heat and hype that will not only fire up both Pacquiao and Cotto but also the boxing world bannered by two countries from opposite sides of the world.
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