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Legendary Boxing Icon Manny Pacquiao Reflects on His Career and Toughest Foe
Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino boxing legend and winner of titles in eight divisions, has recently opened up about the hardest hitter he faced during his illustrious career. While he has battled greats like Floyd Mayweather, Oscar de la Hoya, and Juan Manuel Marquez, Pacquiao revealed that it was Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto who left the biggest impact on him.
Pacquiao admitted to The Ring in 2015 that he still feels the power of Cotto's punches years after their 2009 fight. He described Cotto as accurate and incredible, emphasizing that staying on the ropes against him was not a favorable position. The welterweight clash between Pacquiao and Cotto in Las Vegas was a thrilling encounter, with Pacquiao eventually securing a stoppage victory in the 12th round.
Pacquiao's Career and Future Plans
Miguel Cotto, despite his defeat to Pacquiao, continued to compete and faced Mayweather in 2010, losing on points. He later fought Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez in 2015 before retiring in 2017. Pacquiao, on the other hand, suffered a points loss to Mayweather in 2015 but did not retire until 2021.
Now, at the age of 45, Pacquiao is rumored to be considering a comeback and a potential rematch with Mayweather. Although Pacquiao announced that they would face off under the RIZIN MMA promotion in Japan, Mayweather has yet to respond to the claim.
As fans eagerly await confirmation of a rematch between these two boxing greats, Pacquiao's revelation about the lasting impact of Cotto's punches serves as a reminder of the physical toll that these athletes endure in the pursuit of victory.
