Worn with Pride.

We are ten days away from the fight of the year: Cotto vs. Pacquiao, November 14th. I recently ordered this shirt online (compliments of Ariel Payopay) to be worn on fight night. The bottom inside of the shirt flips up to read "VICTORY."

Pacquiao's keys to victory:

• constant in-and-out movement
• use uppercuts and angles to break the "ear-muff" defense
• fighting and counter-punching off the back foot early
• get Cotto's respect early, land blows often
• let Cotto assume the aggressor role, but jump on him when he starts to fade

Cotto's keys to victory:

• use the right hand lead followed by the left hook
• attack the body early and often
• use timing to offset speed (Mosley, Judah)
• use ring generalship to make Manny move
• find Pacquiao in the corner and against the ropes

In the last two mega-fights of Manny Pacquiao's career, I have always felt that twinge of uncertainty as the fight draws near...De La Hoya was a 2-1 favorite over the "little man," and while Hatton was the underdog, he blindly believed in his strength and power. And even though I feel confident that Pacman will make history that night, the looming size and natural weight of Cotto brings a shade of doubt; anything can happen in a fight.

I loved RA the Rugged Man's phone interview with Floyd Mayweather. Even though the interview was meant to get Money worked up, I loved how every question had no legitimate answer. Here is what we found out, compliments of Floyd Mayweather:

1. Weight doesn't matter in boxing (referring to Floyd choosing a chubby 36 y/o Marquez to move up and fight him)
2. Legacy doesn't pay the bills (referring to Floyd caring more about the payday than the quality of opposition, even though he maintains his mansion is paid in cash)
3. Boxing dies if I leave (maintaining that he alone is the star draw in the sport of boxing, despite the new-found fame and success of Manny Pacquiao)

Sergio Martinez vs. Paul Williams is a good secondary following another Pavlik pull-out. It would be sad if Kelly was stripped of his lineal titles in February if he doesn't make a defense...

I'm sick of Antonio Margarito even being mentioned. If he wants to fight, he should get in there with countryman Alfredo Angulo at 154 and find out how a proud Mexican warrior fights.

It's funny how Mayweather wants to be loved for his undefeated record, not his resume of opponents. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is undefeated. Need I say more?