Feb 24 2009
Cotto v Clottey June 13th?
Newly crowned WBO Welterweight champion Miguel Cotto may face IBF champ Joshua Clottey in his next bout, rumoured to be on June 13th, the eve of the Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Clottey would pose a real challenge for Cotto, as he is tough and durable and has a solid chin. In his last bout he dominated Zab Judah until a cut stopped the fight and is an underrated a dangerous opponent.
Clottey has not really been given the credit his good boxing skills deserve and manages to combine durability with solid body punching and a decent jab.
Cotto had been lined up to face Antonio Margarito, but after ihs hand wrapping scandal that fight looks to be on hold at the very least and we may be lucky to ever see the eagerly anticipated rematch.
Cotto didn’t show enough against Jennings to prove he has recovered fully from the battering he suffered at the hands of Margarito, but easily did enough to dominate the British fighter. However, a bout against Clottey would be a much more demanding and physical clash than last Saturdays encounter.
This promises to be an intriguing match up, but the possibility of Cotto facing the winner of Pacquiao v Hatton should not be underestimated, particularly if it is the Bob Arum promoted Pacquiao who emerges victorious.
I’ll keep you posted!
