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When Manny Pacquiao stopped Miguel Cotto in 2009, the Filipino phenom not only became the welterweight champion, but also the first fighter to win seven titles in seven divisions. M anny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto , billed as Firepower , was a boxing match for the WBO welterweight championship. The bout was held on November 14, 2009, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Pacquiao won the fight via technical knockout in the twelfth round. Fast-forward eight years, and Manny Pacquiao will defend that same WBO crown against top contender Jeff Horn July 1 in Australia. [post_ads] This Classic Wednesday we feature the epic battle between Manny Pacman Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto which aired on November 14th 2009! #BrawlTV pic.twitter.com/6CMcU8xCnx — BrawlTV (@BrawlTVNetwork) October 26, 2016 Manny Pacquiao Vs Miguel Cotto - MGM Grand - Nov.14.2009 - Old.School.Warriors Modern Day Heroes - Battle For Legacy pic.twitter.com/NN8mNKpdT9 — CHIP (@phil...

Jessie Vargas reacts to the news he'll be fighting Manny Pacquiao Nov. 5th and responds to his critics.

Manny Pacquiao vs Jessie Vargas On August 3, Manny Pacquiao's business manager confirmed that WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas (27-1, 10 KOs) will be the next opponent for Pacquiao on November 5, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Pacquiao made the confirmation after a two-hour meeting with Top Rank Bob Arum and Canadian adviser Michael Koncz held in Manila on August 7, that he agreed to fight Vargas. “Yes, the fight is on. I have agreed to a Nov. 5 fight with reigning WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas. Boxing is my passion. I miss what I’d been doing inside the gym and atop the ring. My entire training camp will be held here in the Philippines so I can attend to my legislative works. This is my campaign promise and I’m determined to keep it," Pacquiao in a statement. He also explained that he has to fight again to earn a living: "Boxing is my main source of income. I can’t rely on my salary as public official. I’m helping the fa...

Manny Pacquiao unseated welterweight champ Tim Bradley Jr. and knocked Chris Algieri down six times en route to a lopsided win. Check out the other Fighter of the Year nominees & vote for your favorite at www.pocial.com/trboxing. [post_ads] Please support Manny Pacquiao and vote for him as Fighter of the Year! Watch Pacquiao 2014 Highlights Video and... http://t.co/ojJqo15niV — Gilas Pilipinas (@smartgilasph) December 30, 2014