Fight Carlos Quintana L RTD 5 (12) Miguel Angel Cotto

"Thanks to those who were with me and thanks to those who were against me. It motivated me to work hard," newly crowned WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (28-0, 23 KOs) stated at the post fight press conference following his demolition of previously unbeaten Carlos Quintana. Cotto stated he was very happy with the win. "As always, I go in to fight my fight and win round by round," he said. "In a fight at this level read more ...

In a total war, Miguel Cotto (28-0, 23 KOs) won the WBA welterweight title with a spectacular five round demolition of previously unbeaten Carlos Quintana (23-1, 18 KOs). Quintana came to fight and gave as good as he got early, but Cotto's power turned the tide. Cotto dropped Quintana with a huge left hook to the liver in round five and Quintana barely beat the count. Cotto dropped him again with a barrage and Quintana almost didn't make read more ...

Miguel Cotto 146 vs Carlos Quintana 147 (WBO welterweight title) Antonio Margarito 147 vs Joshua Clottey 147 (WBA welterweight title) read more ...

Final press conference quotes from the Copacabana in New York City for Saturday's big SHOWTIME telecast from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City: Miguel Cotto: “I know what I am doing. I know what I am capable of doing and come December 2nd, Puerto Rico will have a new champion – Miguel Cotto! At this weight, I feel that I have more strength and I am going to be more inclined to take the fight to the opponent. I started camp for this fight at 177 (lbs). I used to start (for jr welterweight bouts) at 167. I've never seen Quintana fight. My uncle saw his fight and says he's a strong fighter. I know I will need to box and I have that ability, I am not just a power hitter." read more ...

Margarito was sparring at the South El Monte Gym when he made a shuffle to his left side and immediately limped away waving his hands for his sparring partner to stop the action. For about a minute he attempted to walk off the injury to his right leg but it wasn’t responding. The injury appeared to be just above his right ankle. It wasn’t swollen but could be a serious sprain based on my observation read more ...