Monday, February 23, 2009

Miguel Cotto Won the Vacant WBO Title Against Michael Jennings

Miguel Cotto won the vacant WBO (World Boxing Organisation welterweight) title on Saturday. This victory came against British man Michael Jennings at the Madison Square Garden in New York. For the first time, Michael Jennings faced any strong opponent like Miguel Cotto out side the country. With this victory, Cotto rebounded since his first loss at the hand of Antonio Margarito. The duration of this game between Cotto and Jennings was just 2.36 seconds. Miguel Cotto took control in round four and made sure his victory in round five. This game was stopped by the referee Benji Estevez with 24 remaining in the fifth round. Jennings injured his heart on this game. It is clear that this game was not competitive either. Michael Jennings was defensive from the start of this game while Miguel Cotto was in attacking mood.
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