What to Watch: Pacquiao/Cotto or UFC 105?

Pacquiao Cotto betting. Couture vs Vera. What a weekend for fight fans.

Dang it! Turns out the boxing world and UFC still can’t get along. They’re counter programming against each other this Saturday, forcing us to choose which event to watch. All we can do is break down the two events based on various fun factors and try to make a decision. Let’s see if we can come to a verdict by answer the following questions:

Which event is more significant for its sport?

The Pacquiao fight, without a doubt. Not only are Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto both putting titles on the line, many fight fans also feel this bout is the final bridge to the fight of the decade. If Manny Pacquiao wins, he’ll almost certainly draw undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. next.

UFC 105 features no title fights. The headliners, Randy Couture and Brandon Vera, are top-five guys in the light heavyweight division at best, though you never know if Dana White will just hand Couture another title shot. The bigger UFC fight is the Mike Swick/Dan Hardy bout, which will determine the No. 1 welterweight contender.

Edge: Pacquiao fight