 In December 2007, Clottey positioned himself for another title shot with a win over prospect Shamone Alvarez.Clottey beat Zab Judah on August 2, 2008, for the IBF welterweight title vacated by Antonio Margarito.On June 13, 2009, Clottey faced Miguel Cotto in New York City at Madison Square Garden for the WBO welterweight title.