Pacquiao vs. Cotto ‘After The Bell’ (HBO)
Post-fight ring interviews with Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach and Miguel Cotto following the 11/14/09 showdown.
Pacquiao-Cotto ‘Post-Fight Quotes’
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
