NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao, fresh from his victory over Ricky Hatton, will take on WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in November, the fight’s promoters said yesterday.
The Philippine fighter Pacquiao will take on the Puerto Rican at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas on Nov. 14, promoter Bob Arum said in a statement.
Cotto has held a world title in every year since 2004 while Pacquiao has won six world titles in as many different weight divisions ranging from 112 to 140 pounds.