Jose Miguel Cotto
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- Birth Name: Jose Miguel Cotto Vazquez
- Birth Place: Contribute
- Born: June 22, 1977
- Died: Contribute
- Age: 46
- Height: 5′ 5½″
- Weight: Contribute
- Reach: 68″
- Stance: Orthodox
- Pro Debut: December 13, 1996
- Nationality: Puerto Rico
- Status: Inactive
- Manager: Contribute
- Promoter: Contribute
- Total Bouts: 38
- Total Rounds: 193
José Cotto, a professional boxer, had a highly successful career spanning over 15 years from 1996 to 2012. Over the course of his career, he had 38 fights, of which he won 33, lost four, drew one, and had no no-contests. With an impressive total of 24 KO wins, Cotto was a force to be reckoned with inside the boxing ring.
Cotto made his professional boxing debut against Eugenio Ventura in 1996 at the tender age of 19. He won the fight via first-round TKO, setting the tone for his incredible career. Cotto went on to win 26 consecutive fights after his debut, which included 18 victories by stoppage.
One of Cotto's best fights and notable victories was against Christopher Henry. The fight took place in 2001, and Cotto won via ninth-round TKO, securing the WBO NABO lightweight title.
In 2006, Cotto had his first world title fight against Juan Díaz for the WBA (Regular) title. Unfortunately, Cotto lost the bout via 12 round unanimous decision, ending his 27-fight win streak.
Cotto had a total of four losses in his professional boxing career, two of them in title bouts and two in non-title bouts. He suffered his first loss against Juan Díaz, which ended his impressive 27-fight win streak. He lost three of his four fights via decision and was stopped once in his career.
Despite his defeats, Cotto is remembered as a highly skilled and respected fighter in the boxing community. His last professional fight was a non-title bout against Manuel Pérez, wherein he lost the fight via 10 round split-decision. It has been over a decade since Cotto entered the boxing ring, but his record of 33-4-1, which includes 24 knockout wins and one loss via knockout, continues to inspire up-and-coming boxers.
Throughout his career, Cotto was known for his competitive and determined spirit, making him a fan favorite. He has cemented his place in boxing history by being a force to be reckoned with in the ring and his ability to inspire others throughout his long and successful career.
In conclusion, José Cotto is a name that will forever be synonymous with the sport of boxing. His incredible career, filled with record-breaking wins and memorable bouts, solidified his position as one of the best boxers of his time. His legacy continues to inspire young boxers to this day, and his record speaks for itself - Cotto was a true champion, both inside and outside the ring.
José Cotto Fight Record
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
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38 | Jul 21, 2012 | 35 | Manuel Pérez | Loss | SD |
37 | Apr 21, 2012 | 34 | Eric Cruz | Win | UD |
36 | Apr 9, 2011 | 33 | Paulie Malignaggi | Loss | UD |
35 | Nov 5, 2010 | 33 | Christopher Henry | Win | TKO4 |
34 | May 1, 2010 | 32 | Canelo Álvarez | Loss | TKO9 |
33 | Dec 19, 2009 | 32 | Ilido Julio | Win | TKO6 |
32 | Sep 26, 2009 | 32 | Martin Ramirez | Win | KO3 |
31 | Aug 29, 2009 | 32 | Anthony Woods | Win | TKO4 |
30 | May 11, 2007 | 29 | Prawet Singwancha | Draw | MD |
29 | Aug 4, 2006 | 29 | Ivan Hernandez | Win | TKO10 |
28 | Apr 8, 2006 | 28 | Juan Díaz | Loss | UD |
27 | Jan 20, 2006 | 28 | Ubaldo Hernandez | Win | KO7 |
26 | Mar 4, 2005 | 27 | Genaro Trazancos | Win | TKO7 |
25 | Jan 29, 2005 | 27 | Armando Cordoba | Win | KO1 |
24 | Aug 6, 2004 | 27 | Alfred Kotey | Win | UD |
23 | May 14, 2004 | 26 | Luis Alfonso Lizarraga | Win | KO1 |
22 | Dec 19, 2003 | 26 | Anthony Martinez | Win | TKO7 |
21 | Sep 5, 2003 | 26 | Johnny Walker | Win | TKO1 |
20 | Jan 11, 2002 | 24 | Agustin Lorenzo | Win | KO1 |
19 | Jun 3, 2001 | 23 | Steve Trumble | Win | TKO4 |
18 | Aug 20, 2000 | 23 | Fernando Velardez | Win | SD |
17 | Jun 3, 2000 | 22 | Marik McKay | Win | TKO2 |
16 | Aug 28, 1999 | 22 | Arthur Robert Cruz | Win | UD |
15 | Jun 19, 1999 | 21 | Freddy Cruz | Win | UD |
14 | Apr 18, 1999 | 21 | Mack McLin | Win | RTD5 |
13 | Feb 27, 1999 | 21 | Joe Morales | Win | UD |
12 | Jan 30, 1999 | 21 | Darryl Pinckney | Win | UD |
11 | Oct 24, 1998 | 21 | Israel Coraliz | Win | TKO6 |
10 | Jul 24, 1998 | 21 | Shane Gannon | Win | TKO2 |
9 | May 29, 1998 | 20 | Cornell Harris | Win | TKO2 |
8 | May 2, 1998 | 20 | Rafael Garcia | Win | KO1 |
7 | Mar 13, 1998 | 20 | Bobby Wright | Win | TKO1 |
6 | Jan 17, 1998 | 20 | Freddy Soto | Win | UD |
5 | Dec 20, 1997 | 20 | Adan Zavala | Win | DQ |
4 | Dec 14, 1997 | 20 | Miguel Rivera | Win | TKO1 |
3 | Oct 25, 1997 | 20 | Rafael Jusino | Win | TKO1 |
2 | Jun 21, 1997 | 19 | Clifton Scott | Win | TKO1 |
1 | Dec 13, 1996 | 19 | Eugenio Ventura | Win | TKO1 |