News - Gianluca Branco

Unbeaten WBO jr welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (26-0, 22 KOs) broke down Gianluca Branco (36-2-1, 19 KOs) over eight rounds forcing Branco to say he could no longer continue due to an injured shoulder on Saturday night in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Time of stoppage was :49 of round eight, much to the delight the sold out Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez. Branco was game and did his best to return Cotto's shots, but he simply couldn't match Cotto's punching read more ...

To avoid the distractions of training at home, WBO jr welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (25-0, 21 KOs) is currently in Florida for three weeks of intense training to help him get ready for his March 4 HBO date with Gianluca Branco in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Fightnews was on hand for Cotto's workout on Tuesday at the Punch Fitness Center in Deerfield Beach. Miguel engaged in a hard continuous workout that included a sparring session with read more ...

Italian jr. welter contender Gianluca Branco effectively signed the contract to fight WBO 140lb king Miguel Cotto (25-0; 21 KOs), according to Branco's PR agent Sonia Grande. Grande confirmed to Fightnews that the Italian challenger inked the dotted line and that Cotto already did the same. Branco (36-1-1; 19 KOs) fought Arturo Gatti for the WBC 140lb belt two years ago, losing a decision at the end of a decent fight and is now ready for his read more ...