NEW YORK (AP) — Under normal circumstances, the brutal fight that Miguel Cotto and Josh Clottey waged on the eve of the national Puerto Rican Day parade might have left fans clamoring for a rematch.
Then again, with Manny Pacquiao sitting ringside, economics might prevail.
Overcoming a grisly early cut from an accidental headbutt and several ferocious rounds from Clottey, the gutsy Cotto fought to a narrow split decision Saturday night. He not only retained his WBO title inside a packed Madison Square Garden, he may have earned a big-money shot at Pacquiao, the reigning pound-for-pound king.
"The people have to wait until I rest a little bit," Cotto said, smiling through a face that was little more than a swollen mess.
"I think it's just rest now," Cotto said, "and after that I'll talk to the company."
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