How to bet the Cotto-Canelo fight

But when someone has just spent 12 rounds doing their best to knock you unconscious, it would be only natural if that fighter struggled to find an inch of compassion for their opponent.

Miguel Cotto and Canelo Alvarez aren’t to blame, but it does force them to have to work harder to sell their own fight.

“Plus, this is Mexico versus Puerto Rico, and more importantly I’m motivated and inspired and looking forward to Saturday”.

The pair’s embrace attracted the attention of fans on social media.

If he can gain a win today against one of the biggest figures in the Middleweight division it will propel Alvarez to a new level, however, Miguel Cotto will not be fazed by today’s clash, and will be confident he has the experience and tools to get the job done.

Cotto saved his best punch for the final round, when both were clearly seeking the knockout – but it was too late to alter the outcome as Canelo got the decision.

Should Cotto win tonight then Golovkin automatically becomes champ thanks to his not paying the WBC sanctioning fees; a situation Atlas can see becoming a reality.

The mandatory next opponent for Alvarez’s belt is 33-year-old Gennady Golovkin, or “GGG”, an undefeated champion many consider the top fighter in the world. He won by scores of 117-111 (judge John McKaie), 119-109 (Dave Moretti) and 118-110 (Burt Clements).

This newspaper had Alvarez winning 116-112. The head-snapping shots came largely from Alvarez, though Cotto showed no shortage of heart in stepping to Alvarez consistently throughout the fight.

“Mayweather was all about the business, how many pay-per-views, how much money was made”, said De La Hoya, whose Golden Boy company promotes Alvarez.

“Obviously, it’s a fight with a lot of responsibility and I’m up for it”, Alvarez said. Cotto, 35, tried to outbox the younger Alvarez, 25, but was often on the short end of exchanges. Cotto threw 374 jabs and landed just 54 of them. Cotto was getting in, getting out and using lateral movement. But by the third round, Alvarez was landing a few of the big punches he was winging at Cotto.

LAS VEGAS When Puerto Rico and Mexico collide in the boxing ring, there is never any shortage of passion – from the respective fighters and their fans. Federer, however, can add to his record six titles on Sunday while also proving he can still beat the top-ranked Serb in big matches. Fatigue seemed to set in at the halfway mark through the round, with both fighters taking a breather. The IBF bantamweight title will be on the line with Randy Caballero (22-0, 13 KO) returning to make his first defense against Lee Haskins (32-3, 14 KO), and Japan’s Takashi Miura (29-2-2, 22 KO) will make his United States of America debut with a WBC super featherweight title defense against Francisco Vargas (22-0-1, 16 KO).

Alvarez looked to land counter right hands, finding success in the second and third rounds, which prompted Cotto to cover up.