Melissa Guzman Cotto: See Pics of Miguel Cotto's Wife

Behind every great man is a woman covering her eyes. Melissa Guzman Cotto can't help but shield her face every time her reigning WBA (super) light middleweight champion husband enters the ring.

But let's be serious, she's obviously scared for whoever Miguel Cotto's opponent is that day. Right?

With Cotto set to battle the undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday in what is expected to be a memorable bout, his wife is undoubtedly saying her prayers and pumping herself up for the fight.

Let's take a look at the woman behind the boxer, Melissa Guzman Cotto herself—better known as Miguel Cotto's backbone.

5. The Spinal Cord

The wife of a boxer is a tough position to handle, and Melissa Cotto seems determined to master the art.

Her loyalty in the stands and caring nature after fights is truly inspiring.

4. The Weigh-in

Every pre-fight entrance is a heart-racing experience for Melissa Cotto, as she watches her husband trash-talk with his opponent en route to a memorable dropping of fisticuffs.

But at 37-2, Miguel Cotto—a four-time world champion in three weight divisions (light welterweight, welterweight and light middleweight)—can certainly handle himself.

3. A Keen Eye

Melissa Cotto may be a strong woman to watch her husband fight, but one pair of loving eyes can only take so much.

During Miguel Cotto's destruction against Manny Pacquiao, Melissa and her son had to leave the arena.

2. Spreading the Word

Just in case anyone had doubts about this lovely relationship, Melissa Cotto is here to clear things up.

They're obviously thriving. Or winning, as Charlie Sheen would note.

1. Exhausted Resume

With two sons together (Luis Aquino, Alondra and Miguel III) and a daughter from a previous relationship, Melissa Cotto has plenty of responsibility on her hands.

Defending her husband's face is tops.