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Cotto, Hatton make pound-for-pound debuts
Miguel Cotto has had his sites set on pound-for-pound status for some time, so it's no surprise the Puerto Rican bomber makes this month's list after two former claimants fall off the chart.
Originally Published: October 10, 2007
By
Dan Rafael | ESPN.com
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