Background
Cote was born in Cali, Colombia, but at 18-months-old was adopted by Réjean Côté and Christiane Pleau (his parents) of Charlesbourg, Quebec and grew up in the Quebec City suburb.
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Pier-Olivier Cote
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He turned pro in 2008 and has impressed many with his devastating right hand shots. Super Lightweight He was the co-feature of Lucian Bute"s defence of his IBF Super-middleweight title against Brian Magee of Ireland. On February 27, 2010 Cote made his United States debut when took on Willshaun Boxley in Augusta, Georgia.
On May 7, 2011 Cote made his second United States debut when took on Aris Ambriz in the opening bout of the Showtime coverage of the Manny Pacquiao versus
Shane Mosley event. Cote dominated Ambriz on all rounds. Cote wasn"t able to finish the fight in round three but as Cote continued to land in the fourth it led to Weeks jumping in and calling a halt to the bout.
