Miguel and Evangelista Cotto reach boiling point, ugly altercation ensues
by Scott Christ on Apr 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT
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The long-known, often-discussed rocky relationship between Miguel Cotto and his trainer/uncle Evangelista reached its boiling point during training camp in Puerto Rico, and it would seem that there's no other way at this point but for the two of them to end their working relationship.
According to Primera Hora (by way of BoxingScene.com) the Cottos had a nasty verbal dispute in the gym, which led to Evangelista attacking Miguel, who defended himself by throwing punches back. Miguel left the gym and returned to his apartment, but the tensions didn't end there.
Evangelista reportedly followed Miguel home and threw a cement block at the fighter. It missed Miguel but went through the window of his new Jaguar, said the police. During the scuffling, Miguel suffered a cut on the bridge of his nose.
Miguel and Evangelista were in camp preparing to fight Joshua Clottey on June 13. There is nothing about this that's good, but strictly from a professional standpoint it's certainly bad for Cotto that he likely will need to find a new trainer for a big, tough fight that's just nine weeks away.
These two have had their disagreements and their turbulences over the years, but this is clearly over the line for any trainer/fighter pairing, let alone a family situation. Here's hoping the two can resolve their differences, but even if they do it's probably better that they stop working together.
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meh us hispanics are naturally violent. i’m sure they’ll get over this in the next 5 years
The Dude Abides
by battle axe of doom on Apr 8, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
99% chance
its over a woman.. lol… seriously tho this is crazy but some families are like this
"After this, I'm gonna kick Bob Arum's ass."
-George Lopez
whoa
Hadn’t heard about this. Definitely gonna ask around about this— I just can’t believe the Cottos would exchange fists for a simple dispute over training or whatever.
Evangelista must have a huge set of brass ones.
A man in his 40’s attacking one of the worlds best boxers. Never good to hear stuff like this, especially within a family. It will be interesting to see who Cotto picks to train him now and also how bad of a cut did he receive.
They've had major issues for a long time
Yet Cotto still keeps getting trained by Evangelista. I remember they almost got into a fistfight during the middle of the Jose Cotto-Juan Diaz fight because Miguel thought they were letting his brother take too much punishment.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
hmm
Naz Richardson anyone?!!
To this point, I still don’t understand how he didn’t switch trainer before or after the Margacheto fight.
"Count on us! We sponsored Margarito for several years." - CEMEX [Mexico's largest cement company.]
According to El Nuevo Dia
The police department reported that the dispute began over a location of training, where Miguel wanted to train in Florida and Evangelista disagreed and said that he was the boss. Immediately, Miguel fired him as his trainer and will no longer be working for him. That stirred everything and now everyone know what happened. Miguel, then went on to say to the newspaper that Evangelista is no longer his trainer.
"Count on us! We sponsored Margarito for several years." - CEMEX [Mexico's largest cement company.]
From a family POV, this is unfortunate. But I’m a boxing fan, not a family councilor. And from a fan’s POV, I say “good riddance.” Miguel has needed a new trainer for a long time. I bet he’s secretly seething that Evangelista didn’t catch the loaded boxing gloves like Richardson did, thus saving his perfect record. I don’t blame him. I’d be pissed too. Here’s hoping Cotto lands a world-class trainer like Roach, Naz, or Nacho. Cotto fans don’t need another Tito situation with regard to their champ and his trainer.
Agreed
I’ve been thinking the same. I somewhat felt that Evangelista was glad that Miguel caught an ass whooping from “outsourced” blows when he faced Margarito. Like it was his revenge. You can somewhat tell when he’s about to throw in the towel, Evangelista didn’t even bothered going towards him like most trainers would do. But that is just me second guessing.
"Count on us! We sponsored Margarito for several years." - CEMEX [Mexico's largest cement company.]
not knowing anything but what i read, but as a professional trainer, a family member should set aside person issues…to pull this b.sh*t this close to a fight is inexcusable…..
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by theworldsoldestsport on Apr 9, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
This aint the first time
Evangelista has had problems with both Miguel and his Brother Angel. I remember watching a fight Miguel promoted in which his brother Angel Cotto was fighting in and losing. His trainer and uncle Evangelista began barking orders and eventually they came to blows right on television. Miguel had to intercept the exchange , calm everyone down and Evangelista was relegated to the seats at the fighters corner but was prohibited by Angel Cotto to enter the ring for the remainder of the fight. That was very embarassing and I believe should have been a sign for Miguel to cut ties with what appears to me , to be an angry , frustrated man. Dont know what Evangelista’s personal issues are but they certainly dont belong in the ring cuz he aint the fighter. Miguel Cotto is an extremely talented fighter. These types of personal conflicts are just obstacles which prohibit the fighter to relax and concentrate on the game of Boxing. Evangelista has got to go. There are plenty of great trainers out there including Roach , Richardson and Tito Trinidads father who did an excellent job with his son. MIGUEL : we want to see you win. Get rid of your uncle now. He will always be family . He doesnt HAVE to be your trainer.
by pdmarineboxer66 on Apr 30, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
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