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Miguel Cotto defended his WBO junior welterweight title on Saturday, but in highly contentious circumstances. Cotto did appear to be on his way to victory after knocking down Corley twice and forcing him to take a knee, but it was clear to most that although hurt, this was a calculated decision by Corley. Then suddenly the hometown referee Ismael Quinones Falu took the opportunity to ensure the result the hometown fans were looking for. After dipping low to avoid a hook, the American Corley took a knee to suspend the punishment, then Falu, notably a Puerto Rican called the fight to a halt for an unquestionably dubious stoppage. [details]