The "Pacman" attracts more opponents due to big bucks.

The reigning best pound-for-pound boxer in the world is making a lot of fuss regarding his next challenger or opponents. Well-known foreign boxers who have already established their names in the boxing world are now dying to share the bucks with Paquiao who ranks 6th among the world’s highest paid athletes. Fixing their eyes on the chance to slug it out with the Filipino idol at the Madison Square Garden or anywhere else, internationally-acclaimed boxers are re-arranging their plans with their promoters, to get into the ring against Manny Paquiao. Whether to prove something to themselves and their fans or to get hold of the fat paycheck, win or lose, these boxers, their managers and promoters are pushing their luck towards Pacman. Press releases are now banging on the drums to attract followings and investments. Paquiao is now a hot item and its always wise to strike him while he’s hot.

Now, here’s a rundown of some of his prospective opponents:

Miguel Ángel Cotto (born October 29, 1980 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer. As an amateur, Cotto represented Puerto Rico in the lightweight and light welterweight divisions at various international events including the 1999 Pan American Games, the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 1998 Junior World Championships where he won a silver medal.Cotto began his professional career in 2001, and on September 11, 2004, he defeated Kelson Pinto for the WBO junior welterweight championship. He defended the title successfully a total of six times, before vacating it when he ascended to the welterweight division. On his first match on this division he defeated Carlos Quintana for the vacant WBA welterweight championship. Cotto successfully defended this title against Oktay Urkal, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley and Alfonso Gómez, before losing it to Antonio Margarito. On February 21, 2009, he defeated Michael Jennings to win the vacant WBO welterweight championship.
Miguel Cotto is about to get uprooted from his comfort zone and thrust into a ring where Manny Pacquiao has scored his two biggest wins. With the Pacquiao-Cotto fight nearly reaching finality, the venue of the Nov. 14 blockbuster is also shaping up—and it won’t be at the Madison Square Garden in New York, where a large Puerto Rican community is always ready to support Cotto. Top Rank chair Bob Arum, who promotes both fighters, said MGM Grand is going to be the site of the fight. The hotel’s Garden Arena hosted Pacquiao’s last two great victories— against Oscar De La Hoya in December and against Ricky Hatton last May.
Cotto’s last fight—an unconvincing split decision over Joshua Clottey last June 13—was held at the fabled Madison Square Garden and coincided with the Puerto Rican Day parade.

"Sugar" Shane Mosley (born September 7, 1971) is a boxer from Pomona, California. He has won world titles in three weight divisions. He is the current WBA Welterweight Super Champion
Mosley was an amateur standout, capturing various amateur titles, including:
· 1989 United States Amateur Champion at Lightweight (132 lbs)
· 1989 World Junior Championships Silver Medalist in San Juan (PUR) (132 lbs)
· 1990 United States Amateur Champion at Lightweight (132 lbs)
· 1990 Goodwill Games Bronze Medalist in Seattle (USA) (132lbs)
· 1992 United States Amateur Champion at Light Welterweight (139 lbs)
Sugar Shane started his pro career in 1993, By 2000 he had fought 38 fights to a 38–0 (36KOs) record, beating undefeated Phillip Holiday to win the IBF lightweight title. He made 9 title defenses and moved up 2 divisions to face Oscar De La Hoya for his welterweight title.
Mosley, meantime, has been vocal about his desire to fight Pacquiao. He even offered a 40-60 split just to face “the Pacman.” He stressed that his fight with Pacquiao will be a “bigger fight” than Pacquiao-Cotto. “We have the biggest names by far and Pacquiao’s legacy wouldn’t be damaged losing to me,” remarked Mosley. “I just want to tell Pacquiao to do the right thing for boxing,” he went on. “I don’t understand… well, I do understand what Bob Arum wants to do, but I wouldn’t understand why Pacquiao wouldn’t take the fight.
” He then suggested, “I think you guys should put a poll up and the Philippine fans vote which one they think would be a bigger fight and who they want to see Pacquiao fight next, Shane Mosley or Miguel Cotto!” “Let’s see who the Philippine fans want Pacquiao to fight next,” added Mosley.

Floyd Joy Mayweather, Jr. (born Floyd Joy Sinclair on February 24, 1977), is an undefeated American professional boxer who has a record of 39-0 (25 KOs). He is the son of Floyd Mayweather, Sr., a former welterweight boxing contender.
From July 18, 2005 through June 2, 2008 he was rated by The Ring magazine as the number-one pound for pound boxer in the world. Mayweather has won six world boxing championships in five different weight classes; he is the former WBC welterweight champion, a title he vacated upon his retirement. He was named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 1998 and 2007. ESPN.com listed Mayweather at #48 on their "50 Greatest Boxers of All Time" list.
Roger Mayweather, the uncle and trainer of former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr., thinks Miguel Cotto may pose problems to international superstar Manny Pacquiao because of his size. “Cotto is a little too physical for him, too strong,” said Roger. “Pacquiao is smaller.”
Roger said that even if Pacquiao and Cotto agree to duel in a catch weight, the Puerto Rican may still come in bigger come fight night. But he said a Pacquiao win will be good for his ward. “If he wins, it’s better for me so he can fight my nephew,” said Roger. The elder Mayweather said the former world champion is currently taking the much-needed rest after sustaining an injury in his right rib cage.
Fight fans are eagerly waiting for a Pacquiao-Mayweather match up especially after the Filipino demolished Floyd’s erstwhile opponent Ricky Hatton in just two rounds.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, however, is pushing for a Pacquiao-Cotto match since a duel with Floyd could cause negotiation problems. Floyd was supposed to fight Mexican champion Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18. The fight was postponed after “Pretty Boy” sustained the training injury. “The fight is still gonna go on,” said Roger. “We are just moving it on September or October but it’s gonna happen.”

Related articles

• Cotto fight with adversity faces test against Clottey (cbssports.com)
• Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Man of Many Contradictions (bleacherreport.com)
• Manny Pacquiao's Next Stop Could Be Sugar Shane Mosley (bleacherreport.com)

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