Miguel Cotto Biography
At the age of 28, Miguel is an eight-year pro. The WBO welterweight world champion, he won the title in February, 2009, and has made one successful defense.
He is Puerto Rico's brightest star and biggest draw in the ring, has fought and beaten some of the sport's biggest names, and already had a Hall of Fame career.
Miguel is coming off a 12 round decision win against former IBF welterweight world champion Joshua Clottey in his last fight in June, 2009.
Miguel is also a former WBA welterweight world champion—he won that title in December, 2006, and made four successful title defenses.
He won the WBO junior welterweight world title at the age of 23 in September, 2004, and made six successful title defenses before vacating the title to move up in weight.
Real Name: Miguel Angel Cotto
Nickname: Junito
Birth date: October 29, 1980 (age 29)
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Division: Welterweight
Height: 5ft. 7in. (1.70m)
Reach: 67" (170cm)
Miguel Cotto Boxing Record
Total fights: 35
Wins: 34
Wins by KO: 27
Losses: 1
Draws: 0
Major Titles: WBO Light Welterweight Champion, WBA Welterweight Champion, WBO Welterweight Champion
He is Puerto Rico's brightest star and biggest draw in the ring, has fought and beaten some of the sport's biggest names, and already had a Hall of Fame career.
Miguel is coming off a 12 round decision win against former IBF welterweight world champion Joshua Clottey in his last fight in June, 2009.
Miguel is also a former WBA welterweight world champion—he won that title in December, 2006, and made four successful title defenses.
He won the WBO junior welterweight world title at the age of 23 in September, 2004, and made six successful title defenses before vacating the title to move up in weight.
Real Name: Miguel Angel Cotto
Nickname: Junito
Birth date: October 29, 1980 (age 29)
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Division: Welterweight
Height: 5ft. 7in. (1.70m)
Reach: 67" (170cm)
Miguel Cotto Boxing Record
Total fights: 35
Wins: 34
Wins by KO: 27
Losses: 1
Draws: 0
Major Titles: WBO Light Welterweight Champion, WBA Welterweight Champion, WBO Welterweight Champion
