Watch SCB30: UPSETS: Cotto vs. Trout

Entering the ring for the first time in 2012, Miguel Cotto was undefeated in his past 5 bouts, all of which were fought in the light middleweight class. Enter Austin Trout, an equally impressive and undefeated opponent with a similar record in the same class. The stage is set for an all-out war between two titans of the ring in the SCB30 feature presentation of Cotto vs. Trout.

From the first bell, it was clear that this fight was not going to be a dominant performance by either fighter. The early rounds saw both men trading heavy blows, with Trout attempting to use his longer reach and superior footwork to gain the upper hand. Cotto, known for his relentless aggression and power punches, was undeterred and kept up the pressure, driving Trout into the ropes and landing heavy shots to the body and head.

As the fight entered the middle rounds, Trout began to find his rhythm. Using his jab effectively and weaving in and out of Cotto's range, he was able to frustrate the Puerto Rican fighter and land several counter shots. Despite this, Cotto continued to press the attack and landed several punishing left hooks to the body, leaving Trout gasping for air.

Entering the later rounds, the pace of the fight continued unabated. Each fighter landed heavy blows, but neither seemed to be able to gain a definitive advantage. Cotto continued to rely on his power punches, while Trout used his speed and footwork to dance in and out of range.

Despite the lack of a clear-cut winner, both fighters showed tremendous heart and determination. The crowd at Madison Square Garden cheered wildly as each man dug deep and gave his best effort in the final round.

As the final bell rang, it was anyone's guess as to who had won the fight. The judges would need to make a decision, and the tension in the arena was palpable as the announcer read out the scores.

In the end, the decision went in favour of one fighter, but what cannot be denied is that both Miguel Cotto and Austin Trout put on a show that will be remembered for years to come. This was a fight that lived up to the hype and showed the skill, determination, and heart of two of boxing's finest athletes.