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Cotto-Mayorga photos
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Miguel Cotto let it be known quickly that he was not afraid to exchange with Nicaragua's Ricardo Mayorga. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Mayorga invited the Puerto Rican boxer to fight toe-to-toe but Cotto would not take the bait early in the fight. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Mayorga's taunts to Cotto made him chuckle. Despite the taunts the fight was very entertaining. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Mayorga's vaunted right hand landed early in the fight. But Cotto withstood the power shots and let his boxing dictate the fight. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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After the overhand rights stopped landing, then the uppercuts began working for Mayorga. It was not enough to slow down Cotto. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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As Cotto continued to win rounds, the always entertaining Mayorga invited the Boricua to fight toe- to-toe. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Cotto and Mayorga began to exchange frequently in the latter rounds. The defense of Cotto was the difference. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Cotto's jabs kept Mayorga from use of his strength. The overhand rights of Mayorga were not landing late in the fight. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Finally, during a furious exchange Mayorga was floored by a left hook to the chin. Cotto soon moved in to finish Mayorga who suffered an injury to his thumb during the knock down. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Cotto showed that despite the punishing blows of Mayorga, he is ready to fight anyone Top Rank places in his path. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Next up for Miguel Cotto is Antonio Margarito. The rematch will take place in the summer. It's round two of Puerto Rico vs. Mexico. Photo by: Al Applerose |
