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(Featherweight) Miguel Cotto defeated Daniel J by unanimous decision: 115-113, 115-113, 115-113.

Match Tuesday, April 25, 2000

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 4 inches (163 centimeters) tall weighing in at 119 pounds (54 kilograms) is Miguel Cotto!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 1 inch (155 centimeters) tall weighing in at 126 pounds (57 kilograms) is Daniel J!!

The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.

ROUND 1

Cotto is using the ring. (using the ring)
Daniel clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

-Cotto attacks with a pair of shots to the stomach, but Daniel narrowly avoids it
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Daniel attempts a volley of punches to the stomach, but falls short.
+Cotto wallops Daniel with a right to the solar plexus.
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+Cotto clocks Daniel with a flurry of punches to the chest!! Daniel hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Cotto fires a left right to the chest, but he's too slow.
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+Cotto lands a series of punches to the ribs.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Daniel charges with a series of right shots to the chest, but only hits air.
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+Cotto hits Daniel with a mean straight right to the chest.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Daniel launches a barrage of blows to the ribs, but Cotto quickly backs away.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 18 of 31 punches, and Daniel J landed 5 of 24 punches.

Miguel Cotto won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 10-9


Cotto doesn't want to stop fighting!

Daniel doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Cotto is using the ring. (using the ring)
Daniel clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

-Daniel paws a series of punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Daniel connects with a straight right to the ribs. Cotto shakes his head to clear it.
+Cotto throws a flurry of painful punches to the solar plexus.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Daniel probes with a flurry of blows to the stomach, but Cotto blocks.
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-Cotto fires a series of punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Cotto punches Daniel with a pair of mean punches to the chest.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Daniel attempts a pair of right blows to the ribs, but misses.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 20 of 33 punches, and Daniel J landed 6 of 24 punches.

Miguel Cotto won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 20-18


Cotto doesn't even want to rest!

Daniel doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Cotto is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Daniel clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Daniel attacks with a right right to the chest, but Cotto quickly backs away.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Daniel tries a series of left blows to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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+Daniel catches Cotto with a series of vicious punches to the stomach!!
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-Daniel paws a flurry of right shots to the stomach, but Cotto quickly backs away.
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-Daniel attacks with a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but misses.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 5 of 8 punches, and Daniel J landed 5 of 24 punches.

Daniel J won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 29-28


Cotto doesn't even want to rest!

Daniel doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

Cotto is using the ring. (using the ring)
Daniel clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cotto hurts Daniel with a stiff left to the chest. Daniel is hurt!
+Cotto lands a barrage of punches to the stomach.
-Daniel lunges with a flurry of left blows to the chest, but he's too slow.
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-Daniel launches a series of right punches to the chest, but misses.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cotto tosses a flurry of hard punches to the ribs.
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-Cotto attacks with a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but misses.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Cotto attempts a series of punches to the ribs, but Daniel steps aside.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cotto thumps Daniel with a jab to the stomach!!
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-Daniel probes with a flurry of right blows to the solar plexus, but Cotto ducks just in time.
-Daniel attempts a left left to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 18 of 31 punches, and Daniel J landed 5 of 25 punches.

Miguel Cotto won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 39-37


Cotto doesn't even want to rest!

Daniel doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 5

Cotto is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Daniel clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Daniel attacks with a left uppercut to the solar plexus, but Cotto takes it in the forearms.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Cotto staggers Daniel with a volley of punches to the jaw.
+Daniel fires a series of blows to the stomach!
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Daniel probes with a right uppercut to the solar plexus, but Cotto ducks just in time.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 6 of 9 punches, and Daniel J landed 6 of 22 punches.

Daniel J won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 48-47


Cotto remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Daniel doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 6

Cotto is using the ring. (using the ring)
Daniel clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

-Daniel paws a barrage of right shots to the ribs, but to no avail.
+Daniel pokes Cotto with a hook to the chest.
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+Cotto scores with a flurry of strong punches to the solar plexus.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Cotto tags Daniel with a off balance jab to the ribs!
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Daniel paws a series of left punches to the chest, but Cotto steps aside.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Daniel throws a barrage of left shots to the chest, but goes wide.
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+Cotto attacks with a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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-Daniel probes with a flurry of punches to the chest, but Cotto narrowly avoids it
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 22 of 41 punches, and Daniel J landed 6 of 21 punches.

Miguel Cotto won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 58-56


Cotto remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Daniel doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 7

Cotto is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Daniel clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Cotto shakes Daniel with a flurry of nice punches to the eye.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Daniel lands a series of light punches to the ribs.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Daniel attempts a flurry of blows to the ribs, but Cotto escapes.
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-Daniel launches a right roundhouse to the chest, but Cotto quickly backs away.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 5 of 8 punches, and Daniel J landed 5 of 22 punches.

Daniel J won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 67-66


Cotto remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Daniel doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 8

Cotto is using the ring. (using the ring)
Daniel clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Cotto fires a flurry of punches to the face.
-Daniel probes with a flurry of right shots to the stomach, but Cotto blocks.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Cotto probes with a flurry of punches to the head, but Daniel narrowly avoids it
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Cotto jolts Daniel with a pair of punches to the nose.
+Cotto hits with a furious jab to the nose.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Daniel tries a volley of right punches to the ribs, but Cotto steps aside and laughs.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Daniel pokes Cotto with a hard hook to the stomach.
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-Daniel tries to land a left uppercut to the ribs, but he's too slow.
-Daniel attempts a volley of left blows to the chest, but misses completely.
+Cotto tattoos Daniel with a flurry of hard shots to the nose. Daniel seems wobbly!

BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 21 of 38 punches, and Daniel J landed 5 of 22 punches.

Miguel Cotto won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 77-75


Cotto remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Daniel doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 9

Cotto is using the ring. (using the ring)
Daniel clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Daniel attempts a series of punches to the stomach, but he's too slow.
+Cotto pounds Daniel with a volley of punches to the eye! Daniel doesn't seem bothered.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cotto staggers Daniel with a series of punches to the head.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Daniel probes with a barrage of punches to the stomach, but to no avail.
-Daniel fires a straight right to the ribs, but Cotto blocks.
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-Cotto attacks with a right uppercut to the face, but flails uselessly.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Daniel tags Cotto with a solid roundhouse to the ribs.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Cotto probes with a series of left punches to the face, but loses his balance.
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+Cotto solidly lands a barrage of stiff punches to the face.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Cotto hits Daniel with a flurry of quick punches to the face.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 21 of 39 punches, and Daniel J landed 7 of 24 punches.

Miguel Cotto won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 87-84


Cotto grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Daniel remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 10

Cotto is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Daniel clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Cotto hits Daniel with a furious roundhouse to the jaw.
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-Daniel throws a series of blows to the solar plexus, but Cotto steps aside.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Daniel paws a series of left shots to the solar plexus, but Cotto covers himself well.
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-Daniel attempts a barrage of punches to the ribs, but misses completely.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 5 of 8 punches, and Daniel J landed 5 of 24 punches.

Daniel J won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 96-94


Cotto grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Daniel doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 11

Cotto is using the ring. (using the ring)
Daniel clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Cotto attacks with a right to the eye, but comes up empty.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Daniel lands a barrage of shots to the solar plexus.
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+Cotto punches Daniel with a series of punches to the mouth.
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-Daniel probes with a flurry of blows to the chest, but flails uselessly.
+Cotto thumps Daniel with a barrage of punches to the eye.
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-Cotto tries to land a flurry of punches to the jaw, but Daniel ties him up.
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+Cotto tattoos Daniel with a pair of mean punches to the head.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Cotto hammers Daniel with a jab to the head!!
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-Daniel lunges with a right straight right to the chest, but comes up empty.
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+Cotto fires a series of blows to the face. Daniel backpedals to his own corner.
-Daniel probes with a volley of left blows to the stomach, but Cotto quickly backs away.
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Cotto tries to attack, but Daniel hangs on until the referee separates them.


BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 24 of 40 punches, and Daniel J landed 5 of 24 punches.

Miguel Cotto won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 106-103


Cotto grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Daniel remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 12

Cotto is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Daniel fights inside. (inside)

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-Daniel tries to land a flurry of right blows to the face, but Cotto steps aside and laughs.
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+Cotto lands a barrage of punches to the temple.
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-Daniel attempts a series of shots to the face, but Cotto ties him up.
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-Daniel paws a volley of shots to the temple, but Cotto leaps aside.
+Daniel pokes Cotto with a stiff straight right to the nose!!
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+Cotto fires a barrage of punches to the temple.
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-Daniel throws a series of right punches to the eye, but Cotto escapes.
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-Daniel throws a barrage of right punches to the head, but goes wide.
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-Daniel lashes out with a flurry of punches to the head, but Cotto ties him up.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Miguel Cotto landed 11 of 15 punches, and Daniel J landed 12 of 41 punches.

Daniel J won the round 10-9

Miguel Cotto is winning the fight 115-113


Cotto grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Daniel remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 2: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 3: Daniel J 10-9
Round 4: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 5: Daniel J 10-9
Round 6: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 7: Daniel J 10-9
Round 8: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 9: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 10: Daniel J 10-9
Round 11: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 12: Daniel J 10-9

Total Score: Miguel Cotto 115-113


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 2: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 3: Daniel J 10-9
Round 4: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 5: Daniel J 10-9
Round 6: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 7: Daniel J 10-9
Round 8: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 9: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 10: Daniel J 10-9
Round 11: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 12: Daniel J 10-9

Total Score: Miguel Cotto 115-113


Roy Jones Jr scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 2: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 3: Daniel J 10-9
Round 4: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 5: Daniel J 10-9
Round 6: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 7: Daniel J 10-9
Round 8: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 9: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 10: Daniel J 10-9
Round 11: Miguel Cotto 10-9
Round 12: Daniel J 10-9

Total Score: Miguel Cotto 115-113

Miguel Cotto wins by decision!