This was hyped as the fight of the year, and it didn't disappoint. Cotto showed his aggression and strength in the opening rounds, but Pacquiao's dynamic (and relentless) punches, speed and power left the Puerto Rican welterweight champion bloodied and bruised midway through the bout. Cotto remained courageous throughout, but the referee ended the beating in the 12th round, giving Pacquiao his seventh world title in as many weight classes.
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