“I didn’t know from where the punches were coming.” -Miguel Cotto

“I did my best. I just fought the best fighter I ever fought. I hope the fans enjoyed a great fight.” -Miguel Cotto

(On taking punches) “I heard that he’s [Cotto] stronger than me. I wanted to test his power. I wanted to get hit.” -Manny Pacquiao

(On taking punches) “I tried to pretend that it’s not going to hurt, but it really hurt…I was trying to control the fight in my mind.” -Manny Pacquiao

(On winning 7 titles) “If you believe in God, keep praying, nothing is impossible.” -Manny Pacquiao

“He [Pacquiao] hit a lot harder than we expected and he was a lot stronger than we thought.” -Joe Santiago, Cotto Trainer

“I was like a tiger. Cotto just kept running.” -Manny Pacquiao

“I respect him [Cotto] as a fighter. He’s different from other fighters because he’s respectful. He’s also strong and he has lots of power.” -Manny Pacquiao

“It was a tough fight. I’m pretty sure the people in the Philippines are celebrating now and they’re very happy.” -Manny Pacquiao

(On making history) “This is the last weight division for me. It’s history for me and more importantly, a Filipino did it.” -Manny Pacquiao

“He’s [Pacquiao] the greatest fighter of his era, for sure. 100 percent.” -Freddie Roach

“Manny [Pacquiao] has earned his position as an attraction and to me not just as pound-for-pound but as one of the “all-time greats.” I’d put him up there with the Ray Robinsons and Alis.” -Emanuel Steward, Hall of Fame Trainer