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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto

Updated: December 5, 2012, 4:43 PM ET
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Miguel Cotto met in a boxing match at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 5, 2012. Mayweather won via 12-round unanimous decision (118-110, 117-111, 117-111). Mayweather improved to 43-0 (26 KO) and won Cotto's WBA Super Welterweight title. Cotto fell to 37-3 (30 KO) with the loss.

Mayweather, who delayed his jail sentence to remain available for the May 5 fight date, announced the fight during his Nevada State Athletic Commission licensing hearing on Feb. 1, 2012. Previously, Mayweather had been trying to set up a fight with Manny Pacquiao, something the two fighters have been unable to do.

This was Mayweather's eighth consecutive fight in Las Vegas and sixth consecutive at the MGM Grand. It was also his second career fight on Cinco de Mayo, following a 2007 victory over Oscar De La Hoya. Cotto was fighting at the MGM Grand for the eighth time and third in the past three years. All three losses in his career have come at the MGM Grand.

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  1. Floyd Mayweather Jr. proves his time is still now

    Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

    Floyd Mayweather Jr., at age 36 and despite coming off a year-long layoff, put on a clinic in a high-accuracy pounding of Robert Guerrero on Saturday in Las Vegas.

    Story | Conversation | May 04, 2013

  2. Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s power is a trip

    Brian Campbell, ESPN.com

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. is calling all the shots -- except for how we'll remember him after he's gone. Will he use his new Showtime deal to finally validate the legacy he says he has already earned?

    Story | Conversation | February 19, 2013

  3. HBO to re-air best bouts of 2012

    Dan Rafael, Dan Rafael

    HBO had an excellent year when it came to big fights delivering drama and action and, as it usually does, fight fans can enjoy replays of those top bo...

    Story | December 18, 2012

  4. Miguel Cotto's pride prevented Manny Pacquiao rematch - Boxing

    Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

    Miguel Cotto doesn't duck anyone, but he won't lay down to make a fight, either. The Puerto Rican star says short money and a catchweight demand kept him from accepting a Manny Pacquiao rematch.

    Story | Conversation | October 05, 2012

  5. Saul Alvarez finishes Josesito Lopez, makes plea for Floyd Mayweather Jr.

    Brett Okamoto, ESPN.com

    Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's destruction of Josesito Lopez emphasizes the point that it's time for the 22-year-old to fight the best in the world, whether he's truly ready to or not.

    Story | Conversation | September 15, 2012

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Mayweather vs. Cotto - May 5, 2012
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Miguel Cotto
Las Vegas From Puerto Rico
40-0 (26 KO) Record 37-2 (30 KO)
34 Age 31
151 Weight 154
5-8 Height 5-7
72 inches Reach 67 inches

MAYWEATHER VS. COTTO PROFILES

Mayweather vs. Cotto
Floyd Mayweather will face Miguel Cotto for the WBA Super Welterweight title on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Full Profile »

Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather is a former Ring Magazine world welterweight champion who is unbeaten in 42 professional fights. Full Profile »

Miguel Cotto
Miguel Cotto is a four-time world champion boxer from Puerto Rico who has a career record of 37-2-0 with 30 KO. Full Profile »

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