19 Facts About Abner Cotto

Abner Cotto Roman was born on August 10,1987 and is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who currently competes in the lightweight division.

Abner Cotto is a member of the Cotto family, which has produced a professional world champion and multiple amateur medalists.

Abner Cotto was the third of four brothers born to Simon Abner Cotto and Maria Roman.

Abner Cotto is part of a family that has several members involved in the sport of boxing.

Abner Cotto won championships in numerous minor categories, eventually conquering Puerto Rico's South Central Regional title.

In 2004, while still incapable of competing in the adult division due to his age, Abner Cotto was selected by the Puerto Rican Boxing Federation to form part of the national team's back up group.

In early 2005, Abner Cotto won the amateur national championship at the featherweight division.

In May 2005, Abner Cotto completed his secondary education graduating from Josefa Pastrana High School.

In March 2007, Abner Cotto participated in the first classificatory for the 2007 Pan American Games, finishing second and classifying for the event.

Abner Cotto then participated in the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships, intending to gain a spot in the roster that participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Abner Cotto defeated Jesus Cuellar of Argentina in his debut and Miguel Marriaga of Colombia in the quarterfinals, but didn't qualify for the Olympic Games after losing to Robson Conceicao in the semifinals.

Abner Cotto began his professional career performing for his cousin's promotion, Promociones Miguel Abner Cotto.

Abner Cotto's first fight took place in Caguas, Puerto Rico, where he defeated Edwin Gomez by knockout in 26 seconds.

Abner Cotto closed 2009 by dissolving Jorge Luis Perez Adorno's undefeated record, defeating him by technical knockout in two rounds.

On September 25,2010, Abner Cotto won a decision over Enrique Quinonez in six rounds.

Abner Cotto closed the year by defeating Alberto de Jesus Trinidad by technical knockout in three rounds.

Abner Cotto opened 2011 with a decision victory over Carlos Claudio.

On October 26,2011, Abner Cotto won the Puerto Rican National Lightweight Championship, earning a decision over Fernando Torres.

On May 12,2018, Abner Cotto won the World Boxing Council's Fecarbox Super Lightweight title by disposing of 11 wins, 11 losses and 3 draws rival Samuel Santana in four rounds at Cidra, Puerto Rico.