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Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo
Alvarez
New York City Press Conference
Photo: Gene Belvins - HoganPhotos/Roc Nation/Golden Boy
Reigning WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight
World Champion Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KOs) and former
WBC and WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo
Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KOs) were greeted by hundreds of
chanting fans as they hosted a press conference in New
York City on Wednesday, August 26 as part of their
international four-city press tour ahead of their highly
anticipated championship showdown in November.
The next mega-fight in the storied Puerto Rico vs.
Mexico boxing rivalry will take place Saturday, Nov. 21
at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will
be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View. At
the New York City press conference held at the Wyndham
New Yorker Hotel, Cotto, the first native of Puerto Rico
to become world champion in four different weight
classes, and Mexican superstar Alvarez were joined by
their promoters and trainers to discuss what promises to
be this year's most epic battle.
Below is what their fighters and teams had to say:
MIGUEL COTTO: WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight
World Champion:
"I have just one thing in mind and that is a victory on
November 21.
"I'm going to get this victory for all Puerto Ricans
around the world."
CANELO ALVAREZ: Former WBC and WBA Super Welterweight
World Champion:
"The boxing world needs a fight like this. I'm planning
to be well prepared to give the fans that fight.
"For me, it's a big honor to fight someone like Miguel
Cotto who has done it all.
"To make history, you have to fight and beat fighters
like Miguel Cotto and I want to make history. I'm going
to prepare like never before so that I can win this
fight. "
MICHAEL YORMARK: President and Chief of Branding &
Strategy, Roc Nation:
"Today we move one step closer on our journey toward an
historic night.
"This is a match-up of epic proportions, can't-miss
action styles and passionate fans bases, as is evident
by the crowd here today."
OSCAR DE LA HOYA: Chairman and CEO, Golden Boy
Promotions:
"This is the most anticipated fight of the last few
years. With this level of passion and excitement, Cotto
vs. Canelo will live up to the expectations.
"When you have a Mexican and Puerto Rican inside the
ring, you are going to get an explosion. The fans are
going to get a real fight."
FREDDIE ROACH: Hall of Fame Trainer, Seven-Time Trainer
of the Year Award Winner and Trainer of Miguel Cotto:
"I'm proud of everything Miguel has done. Don't miss
this fight. It's going to be the biggest one of all."
EDDY REYNOSO: Head Trainer of Canelo Alvarez:
"When you talk about Mexico and Puerto Rico, they have
produced more than 200 champion fighters each. Miguel
Cotto is a great champion and one of the greatest
fighters in boxing history. Canelo is quickly headed
down that road. Thank you to all the Mexican and Puerto
Rican fans for your support today."
HECTOR SOTO: Vice President, Miguel Cotto Promotions:
"This is a great fight, the fight of the year-Mexico
versus Puerto Rico. There will be no dancing, no hugging
and no playing. This will be a real fight, the fight, on
November 21st."
CHEPO REYNOSO: Manager and Trainer of Canelo Alvarez:
"There are three months until the fight. With all these
fans here, you can feel the heat and the passion. It
gives me goose-bumps.
"It's great to see all these different people from
different nations rooting for their fighters.
"To all my Mexican brothers, on November 21st we will be
victorious and we will celebrate."
BERNARD HOPKINS: Future Hall of Famer and Golden Boy
Promotions Partner:
"Out of all titles in boxing, the WBC is the godfather
of titles to win.
"This is the middleweight fight. They agreed to rumble
and that's what matters. The winner of this will go on
to a different level in his career and that is important
for your legacy."
MARK TAFFET: Senior Vice President, HBO Pay-Per-View:
"Cotto vs. Canelo is that rare mega-fight that is as
exciting as it is anticipated.
"This is truly a pay-per-view fight. It is a true fight
that is worth your time and your money."
MAURICIO SULAIMAN: President of the World Boxing
Council:
"Mexico and Puerto Rico will give us one of the greatest
fights on November 21st. May the best fighter win."
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