Cotto Fight Described As Good Betting Heat

The odds set for this weekend's big boxing match suggest that it is a good event in terms of gambling opportunities, according to Coral.

The fact that the odds set for Miguel Cotto's boxing match with Antonio Margarito are not one-sided make it an ideal gambling event for punters.

At least that is the opinion of Coral's public relations director Simon Clare, who has claimed a betting heat like this is "always good news".

One-sided contests tend to "turn people off" when it comes to staking money, he explained.

Describing the bookmaker's moves in the coming days, Mr Clare said: "Nearer the time we will probably price up things like knockout rounds, whether it will go the distance, a victory on points, etc."

Cotto is the WBA Welterweight champion and will be defending his title against Margarito at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday July 26th.