Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto

Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, billed as Firepower, was a boxing match for the WBO welterweight championship.

[1] 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.

[9] After the fight, promoter Bob Arum stated: "Pacquiao is the greatest boxer I've ever seen, and I've seen them all, including Ali, Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard.

[11] Pacquiao's victory sparked a media frenzy, concerning his latest achievement against Cotto,[12] and a potential match-up with Floyd Mayweather Jr.[13] Confirmed bouts:[14]