Miguel Cotto took care of business tonight in Puerto Rico, scoring an 8^th round TKO over Gianluca Branco. Cotto showed great poise and an excellent variety of punches in defending his WBO belt for the fourth time.

Cotto simply seemed to be the stronger and harder puncher between the two, although Branco showed plenty of professionalism along the way in keeping things interesting. Cotto's best work came as he pinned his foe to the ropes and fired off punishing shots to the head and body, which eventually took their toll and had Branco retiring to his corner holding his right shoulder and wincing in pain.

Cotto now seems lined up for a June 10^th meeting against fast talking, sharp shooting Paulie Malignaggi. Cotto's methodical attack mixed with Malignaggi's flashy style and quick hands should make for an extremely fascinating contrast in styles and possibly a great fight as well.