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A gigantic clash between two of the best welterweights in the world, Cotto and Clottey, is bound to happen on Saturday, June 13, 2009.

Miguel Cotto (33-1, 27KOs) the WBO Welterweight champion defends his title against an equally skilled one time IBF titlist Jushua Clottey (35-2, 20KOs) at Madison Square Gardens in New York.

These fighters have something in common, they both lost to the brutal Antonio Maragarito and they both won impressive victories against the former unified welterweight champion Zab Judah. But even with the obvious similarities in their careers, determining the result of this fight is still very difficult to affirm. Cotto has higher knockout percentages than Clottey. However, Clottey, who is undefeated since 2006, has already proven his defensive abilities against aggressive opponents.

Joshua Clottey, a Ghana native, has the capabilities to establish himself as an elite welterweight with a victory in this fight. He had achieved eminence after emerging victorious in his first twenty fights and coveted his first welterweight title by defeating former undisputed cham Zab Judah last year. He is often a feared competitor in the division and is often avoided, as he brings up his A-game in every bout. Honored to be able to fight for the first time at the Garden, Clottey is sure to bring heat in this highly anticipated clash of powerhouse welterweights.

On the other hand, Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico, returns to the Garden expecting to win another victory at the world’s most famous arena. His career as a boxer has been very superb, as he had experienced impressive victories against Shane Mosley, Zab Judah, Paul Malignaggi, Mohamad Abdulaev and recently against top-rated boxer Michael Jennings.

“Clottey is a defensive boxer and a tough fighter,” said Cotto. “His record proves he belongs at the elite level of the welterweight division. But I will be ready to give everything I have against him and to do all that is necessary to defeat him. On June 13th, the world will witness a great fight between Clottey and me. It’s going to be a war inside the ring at The Garden.”

“I have always wanted to fight Miguel Cotto. It’s been a goal of mine for a long, long time. I can’t believe the opportunity is finally here,” said Clottey. “A victory over Cotto will give me the break in boxing I have been searching for. My time has finally arrived.”

“This is the fight that fight fans have been waiting for,” said Bob Arum, Chairman of Top Rank and the promoter of the match. “Two great champions – Miguel Cotto and Joshua Clottey – will face off in the ring at historic Madison Square Garden. What a night this will be.”

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