Miguel Cotto

Miguel Cotto was an exceptional Puerto Rican boxer who fought a total of 47 times during his professional career that spanned over 16 years, from 2001 to 2017. Cotto possessed immense power in his punches and was regarded as one of the best boxers of his generation. He had an impressive record of 41 wins, six losses, no draws or no-contests. He won 33 of his fights via knockout and had a total of seven world title wins at four different weight classes. He was also renowned for his remarkable title defenses of 14 fights.

Cotto began his professional career at the age of 20 on February 23, 2001, against Jason Doucet, whom he defeated through a first-round TKO. He further won 31 more consecutive fights, including 25 wins via stoppage. He made his first world title fight when he was 23, on September 11, 2004, after 20 professional fights, against Kelson Pinto for the super-lightweight WBO (vacant) title, which he won through a sixth-round TKO.

One of Cotto's best fights was on December 11, 2004, when he successfully defended his WBO super-lightweight title against Randall Bailey, winning the fight through a sixth-round TKO. He further defended his title on February 26, 2005, against DeMarcus Corley, winning the fight through a fifth-round TKO.

Cotto also successfully defended his WBA welterweight title against Zab Judah on June 9, 2007, winning the fight through an 11th-round TKO. He successfully defended his WBA welterweight title again on November 10, 2007, against Shane Mosley, winning the fight through a 12th-round unanimous decision.

One of Cotto's remarkable achievements was on December 3, 2011, when he successfully defended his WBA (Super) super-welterweight title against Antonio Margarito, winning the fight via a ninth-round RTD. He won his fifth world title in that fight.

Cotto's fight against Delvin Rodríguez on October 5, 2013, was memorable, and he won the fight through a third-round TKO. He also won the WBC and The Ring middleweight titles from Sergio Martínez on June 7, 2014, beating Martínez via a 10th-round RTD.

Cotto continued his winning streak by defending the WBC and The Ring middleweight titles against Daniel Geale on June 6, 2015, winning the fight through a fourth-round TKO. However, he suffered a loss against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on November 21, 2015, for the WBC middleweight title. Alvarez defeated Cotto through a unanimous decision to end his reign as middleweight champion.

Antonio Margarito handed Cotto his first career loss through an 11th-round TKO on July 26, 2008. Cotto faced an uphill task when he fought Margarito on December 3, 2011, but he won the fight via a ninth-round RTD, earning redemption for his first career loss. Cotto had a total of six losses in his professional boxing career, and all were in title bouts.

Cotto retired from professional boxing on December 2, 2017, after losing his WBO title to American boxer Sadam Ali in a super-welterweight title defense bout via a 12-round unanimous decision. Cotto had a record of 41-6, including 33 knockout wins and two losses via knockout, and seven title wins. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 2022.

Cotto was not only a remarkable boxer but also a role model outside the ring. He was involved in many charitable activities throughout his career and gave back to his community in various ways. His continuous commitment and hard work contributed to his numerous achievements, making him a remarkable figure in boxing history.

In Conclusion, Miguel Cotto's legacy as one of the greatest boxers of all time cannot be overlooked. His incredible power, agility, and defensive skills made him a tough opponent to beat. Cotto will always be remembered for his numerous world title wins and defenses, exceptional fights, and remarkable contribution to the boxing community. His retirement in 2017 marked the end of an era in boxing, but his legacy continues to inspire current and future generations of boxers.

Miguel Cotto Fight Record