COTTO VS. CANELO WILL TAKE PLACE SABATO, NOVEMBRO 21 AT MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER IN LAS VEGAS
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BAYAMÓN, PUERTO RICO (Sept. 1, 2015) ? Closing out a five-day, four-city international press tour which had already made stops in Los Angeles, Mexico City and New York City, WBC,Ringo Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KOs) and former Two-Time Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KOs) hosted a press conference on Friday, Aug. 28 in front of a hometown audience in Cotto’s native Puerto Rico. Hundreds of media members and thousands of screaming fans filled Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez to see Cotto and Canelo and their teams despite the area being hit by Tropical Storm Erika the night before.

 

The press conference audience was thrilled as the fighters made their entrance to an impressive pyrotechnic display. The excitement in the crowd continued as both fighters faced off and spoke about their upcoming 12-round fight for Cotto’s WBC and Ringo Revuo Middleweight Mondĉampionecoj, Kiu okazas Sabato, Nov. 21 en la Mandalay Bay Eventoj-Centro en Las Vegas. Krome, Jose “Chepo” Reynoso, manager and trainer for Canelo Alvarez, serenaded the crowed with an a capella rendition of the favorite Puerto Rican tune “Que Bonito Puerto Rico,” in a show of respect to the fans in the audience.

The press conference stop in Bayamón, Puerto Rico capped a busy week for Teams Cotto and Canelo. By the end of the week, Cotto and Canelo visited four cities in two countries, spanning four time zones, traveling 9,500 miles and encountering thousands of screaming fans in five days. Wherever they went, fans and the media were a buzz about the anticipated showdown between Cotto and Canelo, with many making early predictions that the Nov. 21 middleweight championship will be crowned ‘Fight of the Year.’

 

Both fighters are now heading off to their respective training camps in Los Angeles at Wild Card Gym for Miguel Cotto and San Diego, Calif. for Canelo Alvarez to prepare for their epic showdown on Nov. 21.

 

Below are photo highlights from the four-city international Cotto vs. Canelo press tour. For the complete Cotto vs. Canelo press tour image gallery, Klako HERE.

 

 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ON AUG. 24:

ABOVE: WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (second from left) and former WBC & WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (dekstra) pose on August 24, 2015 in Los Angeles after the press conference to kick off their four-city international press tour.

“The world is talking about this fight. The rich history between Mexico and Puerto Rico makes this truly exciting,” Golden Boy Promotions Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya on Aug. 24 En Los Angeles.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO ON AUG. 25:

ABOVE: WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (maldekstre) and former WBC & WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (dekstra) pose on August 25, 2015 in Mexico City at a press conference to announce their world title fight on Novembro 21, 2015 en la Mandalay Bay Eventoj-Centro en Las Vegas, Nevada which will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.

 

“I am very grateful that I am always welcomed here in Mexico and shown great respect. The support of Mexicans is unmatched. It is an honor to fight Miguel Cotto,?? Diritaformer Two-Time Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez on Aug. 25 En Meksika Urbo.

NOV-JORKO, NEW YORK ON AUG. 26:

ABOVE: WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (maldekstre) and former WBC & WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (dekstra) face off at the start of their New York City press conference to promote their upcoming HBO Pay Per View fight on Nov. 21 En Las Vegas.

“This is a match-up of epic proportions, can’t-miss action styles and passionate fans bases, as is evident by the crowd here today,” said Roc Nation President and Chief of Branding and Strategy Michael Yormark on Aug. 26 en Novjorko.

BAYAMÓN, PUERTO RICO ON AUG. 28:

ABOVE: WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (center left) and former WBC & WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (center right) pose on August 28, 2015 in BayamóN, Puerto Rico at a press conference to announce their Novembro 21, 2015 world championship fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.

“I’m going to get this victory for all Puerto Ricans around the world,?? Dirita WBC and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto on Aug. 28 Je BayamóN, Puerto Rico.

With seven world titles between them, impressive resumes and high levels of popularity in their home countries, Cotto kontraŭ. Canelo estas formanta ĝis esti la plej granda batalo en boksado tiu jaro kaj la plej granda batalo en la historio de la fama Porto Riko vs. Meksiko rivaleco.

Cotto kontraŭ. Canelo, a 12-round fight for Cotto’s WBC and Ringo Revuo Middleweight Mondĉampionecoj, Okazas Sabato, Nov. 21 en la Mandalay Bay Eventoj-Centro en Las Vegas. La lukto estas prezentita de Roc Nation Sports, Oraj Knabaj #Anta?enigo, Mikaelo Cotto Promotions kaj Canelo Promotions kaj patronita de Krono Ekstra; Meksiko, Vivi ĝin Kredi ĝin!; O’Reilly Auto Parts and Tequila Cazadores. The Cotto vs. Canelo press tour was sponsored by JetSmarter. La okazaĵo estos produktita kaj distribuita en vivas por HBO Salajro-Por-Vido komencante9:00 P.M. ET/6:00 P.M. PT. Sekvu la konversacio uzante #CottoCanelo.

Klako HERE to access the Cotto vs. Canelo electronic press kit using password “CottovsCanelo”.

 

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NOV-JORKA URBO (#A?gusto 27, 2015) – Reigning WBC, Ringo Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KOs) and former WBC and WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KOs) were greeted by hundreds of chanting fans as they hosted a press conference in New York City on Wednesday, #A?gusto 26 as part of their international four-city press tour ahead of their highly anticipated championship showdown in November.

 

The next mega-fight in the storied Puerto Rico vs. Mexico boxing rivalry will take place Sabato, Nov. 21 #?E la Mandalay Bay Eventoj Centro Je Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBOa Salajro-Por-Vido. At the New York City press conference held at the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel, Cotto, the first native of Puerto Rico to become world champion in four different weight classes, and Mexican superstar Alvarez were joined by their promoters and trainers to discuss what promises to be this year’s most epic battle.

 

Tickets for the mega fight are on sale now and are priced at $2,000, $1,750, $1,250, $650, $350 Kaj $150, Ne inkluzivanta aplikeblajn servajn akuzojn, and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay box office, Ticketmaster.Com, mandalaybay.com, ĉiuj Ticketmaster lokoj aŭ nomante (800) 745-3000. Ticket orders are limited to four per person.

 

Below is what their fighters and teams had to say:

 

Mikaelo Cotto: WBC, Ringo Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion

“I have just one thing in mind and that is a victory on Novembro 21.

 

“I’m going to get this victory for all Puerto Ricans around the world.”

 

CANELO ALVAREZ: Former WBC and WBA Super Welterweight World Champion

 

“The boxing world needs a fight like this. I’m planning to be well prepared to give the fans that fight.

 

"Por mi, it’s a big honor to fight someone like Miguel Cotto who has done it all.

 

“To make history, you have to fight and beat fighters like Miguel Cotto and I want to make history. I’m going to prepare like never before so that I can win this fight. ?

 

 

MICHAEL YORMARK: President and Chief of Branding & Strategy, Roc Nacio

 

“Today we move one step closer on our journey toward an historic night.

 

“This is a match-up of epic proportions, can’t-miss action styles and passionate fans bases, as is evident by the crowd here today.”

 

 

OSCAR DEa LA HOYA: Chairman and CEO, Oraj Knabaj #Anta?enigo

 

“This is the most anticipated fight of the last few years. With this level of passion and excitement, Cotto kontraŭ. Canelo will live up to the expectations.

 

“When you have a Mexican and Puerto Rican inside the ring, you are going to get an explosion. The fans are going to get a real fight.”

 

 

FREDDIE ROACH: Hall of Fame Trainer, Seven-Time Trainer of the Year Award Winner and Trainer of Miguel Cotto

 

“I’m proud of everything Miguel has done. Ne maltrafu tiun lukton. It’s going to be the biggest one of all.”

 

 

EDDY REYNOSO: Head Trainer of Canelo Alvarez:

 

“When you talk about Mexico and Puerto Rico, they have produced more than 200 champion fighters each. Miguel Cotto is a great champion and one of the greatest fighters in boxing history. Canelo is quickly headed down that road. Thank you to all the Mexican and Puerto Rican fans for your support today.”

 

 

HECTOR SOTO: Vicprezidanto, Miguel Cotto Antaŭenigoj

 

“This is a great fight, the fight of the year—Mexico versus Puerto Rico. There will be no dancing, no hugging and no playing. This will be a real fight, La Batalo, Novembro 21^St.?

 

 

CHEPO REYNOSO: Manager and Trainer of Canelo Alvarez

“There are three months until the fight. With all these fans here, you can feel the heat and the passion. It gives me goose-bumps.

 

“It’s great to see all these different people from different nations rooting for their fighters.

 

“To all my Mexican brothers, Novembro 21^St we will be victorious and we will celebrate.”

BERNARD HOPKINS: Estonta Halo de Famer kaj Oraj Knabaj Antaŭenigoj Partnero

“Out of all titles in boxing, the WBC is the godfather of titles to win.

 

"Tiu estas La Middleweight batalo. They agreed to rumble and that’s what matters. The winner of this will go on to a different level in his career and that is important for your legacy.”

 

 

MARK TAFFET: Altranga Vicprezidanto, HBOa Salajro-Por-Vido

 

“Cotto vs. Canelo is that rare mega-fight that is as exciting as it is anticipated.

 

“This is truly a pay-per-view fight. It is a true fight that is worth your time and your money.”

 

 

MAURICIO SULAIMAN: President of the World Boxing Council

 

“Mexico and Puerto Rico will give us one of the greatest fights on November 21^St. May the best fighter win.”

 

 

Cotto kontraŭ. Canelo, a 12-round fight for Cotto’s WBC and Ringo Revuo Middleweight Mondĉampionecoj, Okazas Sabato, Nov. 21 en la Mandalay Bay Eventoj-Centro en Las Vegas. La lukto estas prezentita de Roc Nation Sports, Oraj Knabaj #Anta?enigo, Mikaelo Cotto Promotions kaj Canelo Promotions kaj patronita de Krono Ekstra; Meksiko, Vivi ĝin Kredi ĝin!; O’Reilly Auto Parts and Tequila Cazadores. The Cotto vs. Canelo press tour is sponsored by JetSmarter. La okazaĵo estos produktita kaj distribuita en vivas por HBO Salajro-Por-Vido komencante 9:00 P.M. ET/6:00 P.M. PT. Sekvu la konversacio uzante #CottoCanelo.

Klako HERE to access the Cotto vs. Canelo electronic press kit using password “CottovsCanelo”.

 

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LOS ANGELES (#A?gusto 25, 2015) – Reigning WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion, Miguel Cotto, and former WBC and WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez, launched their four-city press tour yesterday in Los Angeles, at the Hollywood and Highland Center ahead of their highly anticipated championship showdown. The fight will take place Sabato, Nov. 21 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View. At yesterday’s event, Cotto, the first native of Puerto Rico to become world champion in four different weight classes, , and Mexican Superstar Alvarez were joined by their promoters and hundreds of pumped-up, chanting fans.

 

Tickets for the mega fight will go on sale today, #?E 10:00 .M. PT, it was announced onsite, Kaj estas alprezigita #?e $2,000, $1,750, $1,250, $650, $350 Kaj $150, Ne inkluzivanta aplikeblajn servajn akuzojn, and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay box office, Ticketmaster.Com, mandalaybay.com, ĉiuj Ticketmaster lokoj aŭ nomante (800) 745-3000. Ticket orders are limited to four per person.

 

Below is what their fighters and teams had to say.

 

Mikaelo Cotto: WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion:

“I don’t really care what the critics say. I am prepared to give Canelo a fight on November 21^Stand that’s all that matters.

 

“I’m not here asking for any sympathy. I know who I am and I’m here to be Miguel Cotto on November 21^St and give the fans a good fight.

 

“I have my eye on my career and this is the best fight for my career right now, so I’m ready to do what needs to be done to be on top.”

 

 

CANELO ALVAREZ: Iama WBC & WBA Super Welterweight World Champion:

“I want this to be an historic fight. I’m honored to be fighting a true warrior.

 

“It’s an honor and I’m going to prepare very well because I want to win this fight.

 

“There’s a great history between Mexico and Puerto Rico and this is going to be an historic fight, another one for the storybooks. I have a lot of pride to be fighting for my country. Ĝi tuj estos granda batalo.

 

“I’m a disciplined fighter and a disciplined person and I think with that kind of drive I’ll be able to achieve a lot.

 

“I don’t like to predict knockouts, but I’m going to be ready for this fight. I will be well prepared.

 

“I’m a stronger, more mature fighter. Por mi, the time is right for this.”

 

 

MICHAEL YORMARK: President and Chief of Branding & Strategy, Roc Nacio:

 

“This is the fight that the fans want. Novembro 21^St we will have the ‘fight of the year.’

 

“Roc Nation and Golden Boy share a passion for creating the biggest fights in history. We want to give boxing fans what they deserve: a show of epic proportions.”

 

 

OSCAR DEa LA HOYA: Prezidanto kaj CEO de Golden Boy Promotions:

 

“Boxing fans across the globe are waiting for a fight. It’s no secret that people were disappointed by May 2^Nd. The global fight community will be reignited by this fight.

 

“This will be one of the most exciting match ups. If I had to link this to one of my own fights, I would say that it is like my fight with [Fernando] Vargas. The same energy and passion will be evident here.

 

“Canelo doesn’t want to prove anything here. He just wants to knock Cotto out.

 

“The world is talking about this fight. The rich history between Mexico and Puerto Rico makes this truly exciting.”

 

 

FREDDIE ROACH: Hall of Fame Trainer, Seven-Time Trainer of the Year Award Winner and Trainer of Miguel Cotto:

 

“We have hard preparation ahead of us, but we will be ready and Cotto will win by knockout.”

 

 

EDDY REYNOSO: Head Trainer of Canelo Alvarez:

 

“When you talk about history, this fight will be mentioned as one of the great fights and these two fighters will be mentioned as two of the greats.

 

“Canelo is a fighter with a lot of discipline and a lot of heart.”

 

 

HECTOR SOTO: Vicprezidanto de Mikaelo Cotto Promotions:

 

“It’s not a super fight anymore, it’s a super event!

 

“This is a true classic fight. Puerto Rico vs. Mexico and on November 21^St, Cotto will take Canelo to school!?

 

 

CHEPO REYNOSO: Manager and Trainer of Canelo Alavrez:

 

“Two warriors will be in the ring on November 21^St and the crowd will get a war. The winner will be Mexico.”

 

MARK TAFFETT: Senior Vice President of HBO Pay-Per-View:

 

“This is a fight that we will all be talking about for years to come.”

 

 

MAURICIO SULAMAN, President of the World Boxing Council:

 

“When there is a Puerto Rican in the ring it’s guaranteed to be something exciting.It will be no different here.

 

“I believe Canelo has worked hard to get where he is. He’s very popular. He signs autographs. He’s very good looking, but when he gets in the ring, he’s a machine.

 

“When its Mexico vs. Puerto Rico, you know the blood is going to be boiling both in the ring and in the crowd.”

 

 

Cotto kontraŭ. Canelo, a 12-round fight for Cotto’s WBC and Ringo Revuo Middleweight Mondĉampionecoj, Okazas Sabato, Nov. 21 en la Mandalay Bay Eventoj-Centro en Las Vegas. La lukto estas prezentita de Roc Nation Sports, Oraj Knabaj #Anta?enigo, Mikaelo Cotto Promotions kaj Canelo Promotions kaj patronita de Krono Ekstra; Meksiko, Vivi ĝin Kredi ĝin!; O’Reilly Auto Parts and Tequila Cazadores. The Cotto vs. Canelo press tour is sponsored by JetSmarter. La okazaĵo estos produktita kaj distribuita en vivas por HBO Salajro-Por-Vido komencante 9:00 P.M. ET/6:00 P.M. PT. Sekvu la konversacio uzante #CottoCanelo.

 

WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION MIGUEL COTTO AND

FORMER TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION CANELO ALVAREZ

SET FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MEGA-FIGHT

SABATO, NOVEMBRO 21 EL

MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER IN LAS VEGAS
PRESENTED LIVE BY HBO PAY-PER-VIEW^?

LOS ANGELES (#A?gusto 24, 2015) ? Tickets for the highly anticipated showdown between WBC and Ringo Revuo Middleweight World Champion Miguel Cotto kaj iama dufoja Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez will go on sale #Morga?, Mardo, Aug. 25 #?E 10:00 .M. PT.

Biletoj estas alprezigita #?e $2,000, $1,750, $1,250, $650, $350 Kaj $150, Ne inkluzivanta aplikeblajn servajn akuzojn, and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay box office, Ticketmaster.Com,mandalaybay.com, ĉiuj Ticketmaster lokoj aŭ nomante (800) 745-3000. Ticket orders are limited to four per person.

 

The fight promises crowd-pleasing, high-intensity action between two powerful fighters competing in the primes of their careers, both of whom are coming off impressive, dominating performances in their most recent fights. With seven world titles between them, impressive resumes and high levels of popularity in their home countries, Cotto kontraŭ. Canelo estas formanta ĝis esti la plej granda batalo en boksado tiu jaro kaj la plej granda batalo en la historio de la fama Porto Riko vs. Meksiko rivaleco.

 

Cotto kontraŭ. Canelo, a 12-round fight for Cotto’s WBC and Ringo Revuo Middleweight Mondĉampionecoj, Okazas Sabato, Nov. 21 en la Mandalay Bay Eventoj-Centro en Las Vegas. La lukto estas prezentita de Roc Nation Sports, Oraj Knabaj #Anta?enigo, Mikaelo Cotto Promotions kaj Canelo Promotions kaj patronita de Krono Ekstra; Meksiko, Vivi ĝin Kredi ĝin!; O’Reilly Auto Parts and Tequila Cazadores. The Cotto vs. Canelo press tour is sponsored by JetSmarter. La okazaĵo estos produktita kaj distribuita en vivas por HBO Salajro-Por-Vido komencante 9:00 P.M. ET/6:00 P.M. PT. Sekvu la konversacio uzante #CottoCanelo.

Klako HERE to access the Cotto vs. Canelo electronic press kit using password “CottovsCanelo”.

 

Por pli da informo, Vizito Www.rocnation.com, Www.goldenboypromotions.com,www.promocionesmiguelcotto.com, www.canelopromotions.com.mx Www.hbo.com/boxing Kajwww.mandalaybay.com; sekvi sur Pepi ĉeRocNation, @GoldenBoyBoxing, RealMiguelCotto, ICanelo, @HBOBoxing, kajMandalayBay; #Fari?i fervorulo sur Facebook #?e Www.facebook.com/rocnation, www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.facebook.com/RealMiguelACotto, www.facebook.com/SaulCaneloAlvarez, Www.facebook.com/hboboxingKaj www.facebook.com/MandalayBay; kaj sekvas en Instagramrocnation, @GoldenBoyBoxing, realmiguelacotto, ICanelo, HBOboxing KajMandalayBay. Sekvu la konversacio uzante #CottoCanelo.