José Juan Cotto
Encyclopedia
José Juan Cotto is a retired Puerto Rican
professional boxer
. As an amateur, Cotto represented Puerto Rico in the flyweight
division (– 51 kg), winning a bronze medal at the 1995 Pan American Games
in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Cotto made his professional debut on 14 December 1997, defeating compatriot Elias Cepeda in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
.
Puerto Rican people
A Puerto Rican is a person who was born in Puerto Rico.Puerto Ricans born and raised in the continental United States are also sometimes referred to as Puerto Ricans, although they were not born in Puerto Rico...
professional boxer
Professional Boxing
Professional boxing, or prizefighting, emerged in the early twentieth century as boxing gradually attained legitimacy and became a regulated, sanctioned sport. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse which is divided among the fighters and promoters as determined by contract...
. As an amateur, Cotto represented Puerto Rico in the flyweight
Flyweight
Flyweight is a class in boxing which includes fighters weighing less than 112 lb but above 108 lb .-Professional boxing:...
division (– 51 kg), winning a bronze medal at the 1995 Pan American Games
1995 Pan American Games
The 12th Pan American Games were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, from March 12 to March 26, 1995. After 44 years, this was the Pan American Games first return to the country that hosted the first Games, in 1951.-Overview:...
in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Cotto made his professional debut on 14 December 1997, defeating compatriot Elias Cepeda in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Fajardo is a small city in Puerto Rico located in the east region of the island, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Ceiba and east of Luquillo.Fajardo is spread over 7 wards and Downtown Fajardo , which serves as the administrative center of the city...
.