As Michael Jennings prepares to take on Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title on Saturday night, he understands that Cotto is a huge favorite. But he says that's just fine with him.When Jennings talked to the British press about his thoughts on the Cotto fight, which will be by far the toughest test of his career, he said his status as the underdog makes him feel better about the fight.
Said Jennings:
"I'm a massive underdog, so obviously if I beat him, it makes it even better when I come home. I'd sooner be the underdog.Jennings added that he's in great shape, that he expects a few hundred fans to follow him from Chorley, England to the fight at Madison Square Garden, and that he's cut out drinking to make sure all his focus is on Cotto. I'm skeptical that Jennings stands much of a chance, but he's saying the right things.
"I've just got to win it, and if I do it will be life-changing."
We'll have a Miguel Cotto-Michael Jennings live blog on Saturday night here at FanHouse.
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2-21-2009 @ 9:02PM
MIKE HALL said...
if margarito had not cheated in his fight with cotto, cotto would still be the champ and undefeated. when this happens a boxer should be stripped of his title,and his boxing permit revoked. this would stop this stupid cheating in sports once and for all. take michael vic,he will come out of prison and go right back to the nfl,that is why i dont watch football or baseball or basketball. boxing remains the only true sport ,where it is one on one, unless like the antonio problem, he has to cheat to win. i am sure cotto knew he was being hit with bricks instead of fists. i want cotto to win and win bg as he is best pound for pound in the world
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