Pacman wins 7th title makes boxing history
Posted on November 15th, 2009 under Sporting Gold
Manny “Pambansang Kamao” Pacquiao became the first fighter ever to win world titles in seven boxing divisions after stopping Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico to win the welterweight title, via technical knockout.
Kenny Bayless, the referee of the match, stopped the fight at 2:04-minute mark of the 12th round declaring Pacquiao the winner in the fight held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pacquiao has won the world championships in the flyweight (112 pounds), super bantamweight (122 lb), featherweight (126 lb), super featherweight (130 lb), lightweight (135 lb), and light welterweight (140 lb) establishing himself as one of the greatest fighters of all time.
No man has won seven world titles in seven weight divisions and only five boxers have won six – Pacquiao, Oscar de la Hoya, Thomas Hearns, Hector Camacho, and James Toney.
Pacquiao looked unstoppable for the third consecutive fight, knocking Cotto down twice in the early rounds before putting the finishing touches on in the 12th round to claim Cotto’s World Boxing Organization title.
Pacquiao (50-3-2, 38 KOs) solidified his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
He also looked unstoppable in his two previous victories, dominating Oscar De La Hoya in December 2008 before destroying Ricky Hatton in just two rounds in May.
This was only his second fight as a welterweight as he is now being lined up for a blockbuster fight against American Floyd Mayweather.
“I fought everybody and Manny is one of the best all time,” said Cotto, who suffered just the second loss of his brilliant career.
“He jabs and throws. I didn’t know from where the punches were coming and I didn’t protect myself from the punches.”
Images courtesy of Inquirer Sports.
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Congratulations, Manny! You have made a mark in history for the Filipinos. You made us really proud to be called Pinoys. Mabuhay ka Manny at ang buo mong Pamilya!
Looking forward to your next fight.