13 years ago

Date: 12th March 2011

Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada

Title: WBA World Super-welterweight Title

Promoter: Top Rank, Don King Productions & Gary Shaw Productions

Tv: Showtime Pay-per-view

Miguel Cotto
( 35 - 2 - 0 )
Weight: 154 lbs

Ricardo Mayorga
( 29 - 7 - 1 )
Weight: 154 lbs

On Saturday, 12th March 2011, Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto defended his WBA World Super-welterweight Title against Nicaraguan challenger Ricardo Mayorga at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout, promoted by Top Rank, Don King Productions, and Gary Shaw Productions, was Miguel Cotto's first defense of his title. Cotto entered the fight with a record of 35-2-0, while Mayorga held a record of 29-7-1.

Both fighters weighed in at 154 lbs for the super-welterweight contest. Referee Robert Byrd officiated the match, which was aired on Showtime Pay-per-view. Cotto, hailing from Caguas, Puerto Rico, was the favorite going into the fight, while Mayorga, from Managua, Nicaragua, aimed to upset the reigning champion.

The fight was competitive throughout, with both fighters having success. However, Cotto consistently maintained control, showcasing his technical ability. The judges' scorecards reflected Cotto's dominance, with all three judges scoring the fight 107-102 in his favor at the time of the stoppage.

In the twelfth and final round, Cotto decisively ended the bout by knocking down Mayorga. The Nicaraguan challenger was unable to recover, and referee Robert Byrd called a halt to the contest at 0:53 of the round, awarding Cotto a technical knockout victory.

With this win, Miguel Cotto successfully retained his WBA World Super-welterweight Title. The purse for the fight saw Cotto earning $1 million, while Mayorga took home $50,000. The fight, billed as "Relentless," solidified Cotto's reputation as a formidable champion in the super-welterweight division.