Cotto vs Mayweather | Miguel Cotto vs Floyd Mayweather on MAY 5 2012

Cotto vs Mayweather will be fighting on May 5 and not Pacquiao vs Mayweather as much fans were so eager to hear their camp finalize and announce the much anticipated fight. It was known that Mayweather previously challenged Pacquiao for a fight to happen on May in Twitter. Everyone had their own opinions and speculations.

A lot of boxing fans excited to get their hands on the anticipated tickets. But to their everyone’s dismay, it will not push thru. But as a consolation, there will still be a fight on May 5, with two of the best fighters we have in our generation, Cotto vs Mayweather Jr.

Both fighters have worked hard to get to where they are now, Mayweather (42-0, 26 KOs) has had one previous fight in the 154-pound division, which was when he outpointed Oscar De La Hoya to win a belt in May 2007.

On the other hand, Cotto (37-2, 30 KOs) is the opponent for this upcoming fight. He is a four-time world champion in three weight divisions (light welterweight, welterweight, and light middleweight).