Pacquiao to face Cotto in Vegas

Published: 12:04PM Tuesday July 21, 2009 Source: Reuters

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  Manny Pacquiao dominating Ricky Hatton - Source: Reuters

Manny Pacquiao, fresh from his victory over Ricky Hatton, will take on WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in November, the fight's promoters said on Tuesday.

The Philippine fighter Pacquiao will take on the Puerto Rican at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas on November 14, promoter Bob Arum said in a statement.

Cotto has held a world title in every year since 2004 while Pacquiao has won six world titles in as many different weight divisions ranging from 112 to 140 pounds.

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