Manny Pacquaio Vs. Miguel Cotto Undercard Starting To Take Shape

Bryan Trafford by Columnist Written on July 30, 2009
LAS VEGAS - MAY 02:  Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines celebrates after knocking out Ricky Hatton of England in the second round of their junior welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 2, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

According to Steve Kim at Maxboxing, these are some of the rumored undercard bouts for Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto:

  • Edwin Valero vs. Antonio Demarco
  • Humberto Soto vs. David Diaz or Joel Casamayor

For Valero, Demarco is his mandatory opponent for the WBC lightweight title.

If you haven't seen Valero fight, don't blink, Valero's fights are reminiscent of a young Mike Tyson. If you go to get popcorn, the fight could be over already.

Soto will be stepping up to lightweight. It seems David Diaz has become the new lightweight stepping stone for fighters moving up. I think Diaz is a better choice than Casamayor, who doesn't want to go away quietly.

I'll have more as this card takes shape.

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