Miguel Cotto is a retired Puerto Rican professional boxer who is considered one of the greatest boxers from Puerto Rico and one of the best of his era. Born on October 29, 1980, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Cotto had a highly successful career spanning from 2001 to 2017. He was known for his versatility, strong technical skills, and powerful punching ability.
Throughout his career, Cotto became the first Puerto Rican boxer to win world titles in four different weight classes: light welterweight, welterweight, light middleweight, and middleweight. He held multiple championships, including the WBO light welterweight title, WBA welterweight title, WBO welterweight title, WBA light middleweight title, and WBC middleweight title, among others.
Cotto faced and defeated several notable opponents, including Shane Mosley, Zab Judah, Ricardo Mayorga, Sergio Martínez, and Antonio Margarito in their rematch. He also fought some of the best fighters of his generation, such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao, and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, although those matches resulted in losses.
Cotto was known for his engaging fighting style, combining aggressive body punching with tactical discipline, making him a favorite among boxing fans. He retired in December 2017, following his fight against Sadam Ali, with a professional record of 41 wins (33 by knockout) and 6 losses.
Beyond his accomplishments in the ring, Cotto has been highly respected for his contributions to the sport and his involvement in various charitable activities, particularly those benefiting children in Puerto Rico. After retiring, he remained involved in boxing through his promotional company, Miguel Cotto Promotions, contributing to the development of future talents in the sport.
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