| 23 July - Predictions for the Boxing Welterweight | | | | arts. Pikum! continues to add events in the |
| title clash on Sunday are as tight as the match is | | | | entertainment, sports, and current events |
| shaping up to be - just 52 per cent of sports fans | | | | categories weekly. |
| think Miguel Cotto will defeat the IBF champion | | | | Pikum! launched in beta in May and can be played |
| Antonio Margarito. Players of Pikum!, the online | | | | at |
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| what's going to happen, are betting on Cotto the | | | | Notes to editors: |
| WBA Welterweight Champion, to edge the win. | | | | Need more information? |
| Boxing fans are also confident that the match will | | | | If you are a journalist and want more information |
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| outcome of plenty of events including upcoming | | | | About Pikum! |
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