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BOXNEWS Fight Miguel Angel Cotto W TKO 9 (12) Mohammad Abdulaev

Fight Miguel Angel Cotto W TKO 9 (12) Mohammad Abdulaev

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Boxers Puerto Rico Miguel Angel Cotto [23-0-0, 19]
Uzbekistan Mohammad Abdulaev [15-1-0, 12]
Comment The fight was stopped because of a big swelling at Abdullaev's right eye
Weight division Super Lightweight (140 lbs)
Title WBO Title,
Date 11 June 2005, Sat
Location USA USA, New York, Madison Square Garden
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News: Fight Miguel Angel Cotto -VS- Mohammad Abdulaev

Cotto avenged his Olympic loss. Casamayor blamed judges 12 Jun 2005 13:58

Cotto avenged his Olympic loss. Casamayor blamed judges

In another impressive performance for the unbeaten WBO Junior Welterweight title-holder, Cotto avenged his 2000 Olympic loss when he battered his opponent so badly that he couldn't see. In the ninth Abdullaev complained of impaired vision and the ringside doctor called a halt to the delight of the 10,231 people who attended the card at MSG. "I want to apologize to everybody that I couldn't fight," said Abdullaev (15-2, 12 KO's)... read more ...
Cotto: Puerto Rico's next superstar! 9 Jun 2005 17:26

Cotto: Puerto Rico's next superstar!

It is a fight that has revenge written all over it although Cotto thinks otherwise. Cotto downplays the grudge factor, stating: “I can’t think of it as personal. I’m a professional. I have a job to do. The Olympic chapter is over. Now it’s time for a new chapter.” But Abdullaev believes there is a lot to learn from rereading the previous chapter of their meeting... read more ...
Abdullaev seeks repeat! 22 Apr 2005 14:54

Abdullaev seeks repeat!

For the Hamburg-based 31-year-old Uzbek Abdullaev, it will be the first professional world title shot. He will now continue his preparation in a training camp on the German-Polish island Usedom. "New York is the boxing capital of the world," Abdullaev said. "After defating Cotto I will learn more English. And Uzbekistan will call out a national holiday." If Abduallev defeats Cotto, he would be the first fighter under the Universum Box-Promotion banner to capture a world title at 140 lbs... read more ...