In other sports such as football or baseball, fans know what months are big. October is MLB’s playoff season, and the Super Bowl happens every February.

Boxing fans have a bit of a revolving door.


Hagler-Hearns was in April, Duran-Leonard was in June, then again in November.

Most sports fans can mark the calendar, but boxing fanatics have to endure rumors, failed contract negotiations and less-than-stellar matchups before a Super Bowl-type fight comes along. To paraphrase Forrest Gump, boxing is like a box of chocolates -- you never know what you're gonna get.

Well, in the case of the upcoming Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight, I know what we’re gonna get -- a great fight. So if you aren't a boxing fan, at least be happy for those of us that are. (A chest bump when you see me would be nice.)

Now we have the date and the fight we wanted -- something big to look forward to, hype up and toil over the outcome.
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Source: www.nesn.com
By: Bryan Brennan