Photo credit: Chris Farina/Top Rank | By Milan Ordonez (ABS-CBN SPORTS)
MANILA - Rapper/business mogul Jay Z gets another high-profile boxer on his roster of talents.
Shawn Carter in real life, the renowned
musician founded Roc Nation Sports in 2013, a company that banners names
such as Kevin Durant and Wilson Chandler, among others. Roc Nation
Sports branched out into boxing in August 2014, and signed reigning WBA
super middleweight champion Andre Ward.
On Thursday, it was announced that WBC
middleweight champion Miguel Cotto has officially signed with the
company, leaving long-time promoter Top Rank.
Cotto himself made the announcement through ESPN.com.
"Miguel Cotto Promotions now has an
alliance with Roc Nation Sports, and we are more than happy to announce
that," said the 34-year old Cotto.
The Puerto Rican boxer last fought in
June 2014, where he won his title against Argentine sensation Sergio
Martinez via tenth round stoppage. After the said bout, Cotto was lined
up to face Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in a supposed Puerto Rico vs. Mexico
super fight this year. However, the two camps failed to reach common
ground and the deal eventually fell apart.
Cotto is now scheduled to fight on June
6th, although his opponent is yet to be named. But for his part, the
four-division world champion is aiming for a fight in New York City, a
place he often referred to as his second home.
"We are really happy to have this
partnership with Roc Nation, and we are going to do our best as always
to fight at the same level I have always fought at," said Cotto. "We are going to discuss the opponents and the venue, but the best option for us is to be in New York."
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