Who is Miguel Cotto? Puerto Rican previous expert fighter Miguel Holy messenger Cotto Vazquez, was born in Provision, Rhode Island USA, on 29 October 1980, implying that Scorpio’s his zodiac sign. He contended from 2001 through 2017, and came out on top for big showdowns in four weight classifications, turning into the principal Puerto Rican fighter to accomplish this; the magazine “The Ring” positioned Miguel #7 best proficient fighter in both 2007 and 2009.
Schooling and early life Miguel spent just the initial two years of his life in Fortune, where he was raised close by his more seasoned brother Jose Miguel Cotto by their dad Miguel Cotto Sr, and mother Juana Vasquez; Jose’s today likewise an expert fighter. One can say that Miguel was born into a boxing family, as his dad was a fighter, his uncle Evangelista Cotto a boxing coach, and his cousin Abner Cotto Roman an expert fighter as well.
The family moved to Caguas, Puerto Rico when Miguel was two; he was overweight as a kid, taking on boxing at a seriously early age generally along these lines. He became one of the most amazing novice warriors in Puerto Rico, and worked out at the Bairoa Rec center.
He was 17 when he entered the 1998 Junior Big showdowns, putting second in the Lightweight class, and the year 1999 saw him enter the Container American Games in Canada, boxing just a solitary match which he lost to Dana Laframboise.
At the point when he decided to turn proficient in 2000, Miguel had a novice record of 125-23. He registered from a neighborhood secondary school in Caguas in 1999, and afterward didn’t go to school.
Lightweight classification Toward the start of his profession, Miguel crushed John Brown by consistent choice more than 10 rounds; John was around then a world title competitor On the planet Boxing Affiliation’s (WBA) lightweight class. Miguel’s enclosing vocation almost finished 2001, when he nodded off while driving and crashed his vehicle, breaking his arm.
He confronted Demetrio Ceballos in Las Vegas, Nevada on 13 September 2003, taking him out in the seventh round, and he got going the year 2004 by taking out world title challenger Victoriano Sosa in the fourth round;, then, at that point, overcoming a different universe title competitor, Lovemore N’dou on 8 April 2004.
He and Brazilian Kelson Carlos Santos Pinto confronted each other on 11 September 2004, for the empty WBA junior welterweight title; Miguel had recently lost twice to Kelson, yet this time won through knockout in the sixth round.
He guarded his title against Randall Bailey on 11 December 2004, taking him out in the sixth round, and was then named Puerto Rico’s Contender of the Year by the Puerto Rican Boxing Commission. Miguel guarded his title against Demarcus Corley on 26 February 2005, and against Mohamed Abdulaev on 11 June 2005; Mohamed was the last individual to overcome Miguel when he was as yet a novice.
Miguel crushed another challenger, Ricardo Torres on 24 September 2005, taking him out in the seventh round, and afterward crushed Gianluca Branco in the eighth round, with Gianluca resigning because of a physical issue. His last match to shield his title was against Paul Malignaggi, who had recently been undefeated; it occurred on 10 June 2006, and Miguel won through consistent choice.
Welterweight class Miguel uncovered in 2006 that he needed to move to the welterweight class, and consequently needed to surrender his lightweight title; he took out Puerto Rican Carlos Quintana in the 6th round on 2 December 2006, in this manner turning into the WBA welterweight champion.
Miguel protected his title against Zab Judah on 9 June 2007, and afterward against Shane Mosley on 10 November 2007; he crushed another challenger, Alfonso Gomez on 12 April 2008, then, at that point, experienced his most memorable loss as an expert on 26 July 2008, when he lost his title to Antonio Margarito.
He became World Boxing Association (WBO) welterweight champion on 21 February 2009, when he crushed Michael Jennings through knockout in the fifth round, while he then safeguarded his new title against Joshua Clottey on 14 April 2009, winning by means of parted choice. Miguel lost the title to Manny Pacquiao on 14 November 2009, who took him out in the twelfth round; with the success, Manny turned into the main individual in history to become best on the planet in seven weight classifications.
Light middleweight class Miguel became WBA light middleweight champion on 5 June 2010, in the wake of taking out beforehand undefeated Yuri Foreman in the ninth round; he shielded the title against Ricardo Mayorga on 12 Walk 2011.
He confronted Antonio Margarito again on 3 December 2011, subsequent to having recently lost to him in July 2008; Miguel crushed Antonio in the tenth round, after the ref halted the battle due to Antonio’s enlarged shut eye. Miguel then confronted one of the most amazing fighters ever, Floyd Mayweather Jr. on 5 May 2012, with Miguel losing by means of consistent choice.
Miguel tested Austin Trout for his WBA light middleweight title on 1 December 2012, which Austin safeguarded through consistent choice. Miguel then, at that point, confronted light middleweight challenger Delvin Rodriguez on 23 June 2014, taking him out in the third round.
Middleweight class Miguel confronted World Boxing Committee (WBC) middleweight champion Sergio Martinez on 7 June 2014, with Sergio surrendering before the beginning of the tenth round; he effectively guarded his title against Daniel Geale on 6 June 2015, taking him out in the fourth round, however lost the title to Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on 21 November 2015 by means of consistent choice, then, at that point, declared his retirement.
Crazy to think I fought Miguel Cotto 11 years ago this weekend. Didn’t get the win, but I earned my respect that night at MSG. pic.twitter.com/Ek3UVpUs89
— Paul Malignaggi (@PaulMalignaggi) June 11, 2017
He got back to boxing on 26 August 2017, when he confronted Yoshihiro Kamegai for the WBO light middleweight belt, winning by means of consistent choice, however Miguel’s last session was on 2 December 2017, when he lost through consistent choice to Sadam Ali.
Vocation subsequent to boxing Miguel’s been avoiding media since his retirement, and today’s accepted that he’s for the most part centered around investing energy with his better half and their kids.
He’s the proprietor of the boxing advancement Promociones Miguel Cotto, and pioneer behind the non-benefit association El Holy messenger. Love life and spouse Miguel tries not to talk about his adoration life in broad daylight, however it’s well known that he’s been a hitched man starting around 1998.
He and his significant other, Puerto Rican previous model Melissa Guzman, wedded in a confidential function in 1998, went to by quite a few people of their loved ones; Melissa’s brought forth their three kids Miguel Cotto III, Alondra and Luis, yet their birthdates haven’t been unveiled, as Melissa and Miguel like to get them far from media.
Miguel Cotto on life in the wake of boxing: “I’m a truly calm individual. I very much prefer to accompany my youngsters and my family and being home. I live each day in turn, partaking in the best of life, simply living.”
The two almost separated from in 2006, after it was uncovered that Miguel had fathered a girl with another lady, yet he and Melissa had the option to accommodate. He hasn’t discussed different ladies whom he’s been with; Miguel’s hitched to Melissa Guzman as of February 2023, and they have three youngsters together; he likewise has a little girl with another lady.
Fascinating realities and side interests Miguel’s uncle David Cotto was the main man in the family to turn into an expert fighter; he filled in as New York Police Division official, and needed to offer up on confining subsequent to having been chance his right hand.
North of 670,000 individuals are following Miguel on Instagram today, and he’s posted in excess of 1,300 pictures and recordings onto the organization; the greater part of these connected with boxing. He’s a humanitarian and has given cash to various foundation associations, while Miguel for the most part means to assist with carrying sports nearer to oppressed youngsters.
A portion of the Hollywood entertainers whom he appreciates watching the most are Keanu Reeves, Tom Voyage and Mel Gibson, while a portion of his number one films incorporate “John Wick”, “The Last Samurai”, and “Frantic Max”.
Level, eyes and abundance Miguel’s age is 42. He has earthy colored eyes and dark hair, is 5ft 8ins (1.73m) tall and weighs around 175lbs (80kgs).
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