LAS VEGAS, November 13, 2009 – It is clearly visible that the fan base for boxers is increasing year after year and in the United States, Manny Pacquiao’s name is discussed so commonly among the people. Recently, Manny Pacquiao even overtook Floyd Mayweather, Jr in popularity in the United States market.

Manny Pacquiao is a 30 year old and he hails from Philippines. He is popularly known as ‘People’s Champion’. He was ‘Fighter of the year’ (Boxing) in the year 2008. In 2008, his win over Ricky Hatton was a much talked one. Off the boxing ring, you come across him as a cheerful and charming personality and this has caught the attention of the audience. His bout with Miguel Cotto, welterweight champion is among the most famous ones of the current year. His victory over Miguel Cotto will fetch Pacquiao his seventh title that he has been eagerly waiting for.

Manny Pacquiao’s career garners large-scale attention, since he has managed to win world titles of 6 categories of weight that range from 112 pounds to 140 pounds. Another win will pave way for a record and this has increased the importance of Manny Pacquiao’s bout with Miguel Cotto. Both the boxers are very eager to win the title that is expected to have an astounding audience who are waiting to watch it in person at MGM Grand (Las Vegas), on the Television or using their personal computers. You can find details of this bout in every popular boxing website.

If Manny Pacquiao pulls off success in the bout with Miguel Cotto, he will receive a whopping seven-and-a-half million dollars. This success will also pave way for his bout with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. In the past, critics thought that the boxing sport did not have great heroes. Times seem to have changed and stars seem to have emerged.