WBA Excutive Vice President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza has congratulated new WBA middleweight champion Miguel Cotto, who Saturday night dethroned Yuri Foreman by TKO in the ninth round at Yankee Stadium in New York City. “Miguel is a pleasure to have you back among our champions,” said Mendoza. “It was a pleasure to see your speed, strength and good movement in the ring. I heartily wish you success at this stage of your career.”