View Full Version : For all the fanboys and huggers. Let me break it down for you NICE and SLOW!!!
Both Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather want to fight each other. It is the most obvious fight in boxing, in terms of both legacy and money. BUT.... A fight of this magnitude only comes along once every 10 years though, and both fighters want to make the most out of it. For Floyd, this will be probably be his LAST and MOST CAREER DEFINING fight. For Cotto, it represents his do or die chance at being remembered as one of the greats to ever step into the ring. So, why not step up and take the fight then? Because it DOESN"T MAKE SENSE. Not when they could build the fight for an entire year, allow Cotto to have some EMPHATIC wins against very exciting opponents (Gomez, Mayorga, Margarito, notice a trend in opponents here?), build his legacy and grow his popularity to its absolute peak before making the fight. When the welterweight division is totally cleared out, and when both fighters are not only household names, but the top p4p fighters in the sport, THEN THE FIGHT WILL BE MADE. It will be a fight of epic proportions, the Duran v Leonard, the Chavez v Whitaker of our generation. And it will be GREAT because of the MASTERFUL negotiation on both sides. No ONE PARTY IS AT FAULT HERE.
Polymath
02-13-2008, 09:19 PM
No way, the time for this fight is right now. These are already 1 & 2 in the division; beating Gomez doesnt raise Cotto's stock - and theres a good chance Cotto would lose to margarito (in your scenario) and scupper the whole thing.
Mayweather doesn't want this fight, period (even though he'd probably win)- he isnt interested in his legacy any more. He has repeatadly stated his legacy is established at the lower weights. I expect him to continue fighting Oscar de la Hoya and Ricky Hatton for a while and then retire.
sthomas
02-13-2008, 09:19 PM
Both Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather want to fight each other. It is the most obvious fight in boxing, in terms of both legacy and money. BUT.... A fight of this magnitude only comes along once every 10 years though, and both fighters want to make the most out of it. For Floyd, this will be probably be his LAST and MOST CAREER DEFINING fight. For Cotto, it represents his do or die chance at being remembered as one of the greats to ever step into the ring. So, why not step up and take the fight then? Because it DOESN"T MAKE SENSE. Not when they could build the fight for an entire year, allow Cotto to have some EMPHATIC wins against very exciting opponents (Gomez, Mayorga, Margarito, notice a trend in opponents here?), build his legacy and grow his popularity to its absolute peak before making the fight. When the welterweight division is totally cleared out, and when both fighters are not only household names, but the top p4p fighters in the sport, THEN THE FIGHT WILL BE MADE. It will be a fight of epic proportions, the Duran v Leonard, the Chavez v Whitaker of our generation. And it will be GREAT because of the MASTERFUL negotiation on both sides. No ONE PARTY IS AT FAULT HERE.
What if one loses before they fight?
What if one loses before they fight?
Then they wouldn't be great fighters, and they wouldn't deserve such recognition. It is certainly more risky, but it will bring so much reward in both legacy and $$$$. I am sure that Cotto wants the fight now... But Arum and Mayweather are smart, and are looking to milk this one. Cotto is a class above Cintron, Margarito, Gomez and Mayorga. Chances of him losing are very very slim. If Mayweather loses to Oscar, then Oscar can EASILY take Mayweathers place.
hitman6616
02-13-2008, 09:29 PM
Then they wouldn't be great fighters, and they wouldn't deserve such recognition. It is certainly more risky, but it will bring so much reward in both legacy and $$$$. I am sure that Cotto wants the fight now... But Arum and Mayweather are smart, and are looking to milk this one. Cotto is a class above Cintron, Margarito, Gomez and Mayorga. Chances of him losing are very very slim. If Mayweather loses to Oscar, then Oscar can EASILY take Mayweathers place.
I can emagine the fight set up for that fight.
all kinds of controvercy about the Trinidad fight and then someone talking about how Cotto is better than trinidad and Oscar talking about how hes gonna get his revenge against the younger "stronger" version of Trinidad....actualy this would be alot of fun if it happened:deal
Symphenyceo
02-13-2008, 09:53 PM
I argee 100%...People are forgetting this..they're caught up in the who is ducking who bullshit...Remember Leonard Vs Hearns...everyone wanted the fight right away but Leonard knew making the fans wait would make the fight even bigger...Leonard waited a whole year before making the fight which is when it was at its highest point..everyone was saying leonard was ducking hearns for that whole year..Leonard for that whole year was saying things similar to what PBF is saying now which is "what does hearns bring".."he's not popular enough"...of course he was just trying to get the maximum potential out of the fight...
BE PATIENT PEOPLE....
Mayweather-Cotto will happen in 2009 by then both will be at the top of the p4p list and the fight will be at its highest demand point
You guys make at least 20 threads a day about who is ducking who..this is making the fight bigger..do you guys not think that they dont see these topics being brought up over an over..they are not stipid they are business men along with being fighters..
STOP WITH THESE STUPID ASS THREADS..OR BETTER YET KEEP CREATING THEM BECAUSE THATS JUST SHOWING HOW HIGH THE DEMAND IS AND THEY WILL MAKE US KEEP WAITING...
brooklyn1550
02-13-2008, 09:54 PM
Great post, MSTR. I've come to the conclusion that any fight this year is to build up hype for a fight next year. I'll be patient and wait!
Symphenyceo
02-13-2008, 10:02 PM
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Shane
02-13-2008, 10:09 PM
Both Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather want to fight each other. It is the most obvious fight in boxing, in terms of both legacy and money. BUT.... A fight of this magnitude only comes along once every 10 years though, and both fighters want to make the most out of it. For Floyd, this will be probably be his LAST and MOST CAREER DEFINING fight. For Cotto, it represents his do or die chance at being remembered as one of the greats to ever step into the ring. So, why not step up and take the fight then? Because it DOESN"T MAKE SENSE. Not when they could build the fight for an entire year, allow Cotto to have some EMPHATIC wins against very exciting opponents (Gomez, Mayorga, Margarito, notice a trend in opponents here?), build his legacy and grow his popularity to its absolute peak before making the fight. When the welterweight division is totally cleared out, and when both fighters are not only household names, but the top p4p fighters in the sport, THEN THE FIGHT WILL BE MADE. It will be a fight of epic proportions, the Duran v Leonard, the Chavez v Whitaker of our generation. And it will be GREAT because of the MASTERFUL negotiation on both sides. No ONE PARTY IS AT FAULT HERE.
Orishaman would disagree.:nut
Great post, MSTR. I've come to the conclusion that any fight this year is to build up hype for a fight next year. I'll be patient and wait!
In some ways i can really appreciate the negotiating taking place. The fight now would be BIG. The fight in one year, with the scenario mentioned already will be MASSIVE. Keep the fans mouths watering for a year, and then once the anticipation is so thick you could taste it, and the demand is at its absolute peak, give it to them. Two undefeated, top p4p fighters coming off a string of impressive wins against top notch guys. Throw in a 24/7, and you have something that will make history.
stuistylee
02-13-2008, 10:35 PM
good post mstr as usual...as long as the 2 of them take fights that r slightly meaningful...i have no problem with migs next opponent but am not 2 happy 2 c floyd wanting 2 fight odh again...one of the other beltholders would b much better...
maximumsg
02-13-2008, 11:03 PM
wrong mayweather wants nothing to do with cotto or mosley
Symphenyceo
02-13-2008, 11:05 PM
wrong mayweather wants nothing to do with cotto or mosley
had to be at least one clown not understanding the business aspect of things
D_knowsboxing
02-13-2008, 11:17 PM
had to be at least one clown not understanding the business aspect of things
Exactly. Maybe stick figures and baby talk will help.
Floyd can make some more dollars beating Oscar then while keeping the fans wanting the Cotto fight. I have no doubt Floyd will take the Cotto fight in the future and i have no doubt he'll win comfortably on pts but in a rather hard manner.
I rate these two fighters as number 1 and 2 in the division. I cant see anyone beating PBF but the same cant be said for Cotto, he just gets hit waaaay too much for my liking.
Floyd can make some more dollars beating Oscar then while keeping the fans wanting the Cotto fight. I have no doubt Floyd will take the Cotto fight in the future and i have no doubt he'll win comfortably on pts but in a rather hard manner.
I rate these two fighters as number 1 and 2 in the division. I cant see anyone beating PBF but the same cant be said for Cotto, he just gets hit waaaay too much for my liking.
Just admit it, you don't like him because he isn't black enough for you? Once Cotto is done with Floyd, they will just call him Boy. He won't have any pretty left in him.
lefty
02-14-2008, 02:50 AM
Floyd can make some more dollars beating Oscar then while keeping the fans wanting the Cotto fight. I have no doubt Floyd will take the Cotto fight in the future and i have no doubt he'll win comfortably on pts but in a rather hard manner.
I rate these two fighters as number 1 and 2 in the division. I cant see anyone beating PBF but the same cant be said for Cotto, he just gets hit waaaay too much for my liking.
De la Hoya will beat Mayweather in the rematch, i'm gonna be putting money on it, de la hoya lost the last fight, mayweather didn't win it.
D_knowsboxing
02-14-2008, 09:06 AM
De la Hoya will beat Mayweather in the rematch, i'm gonna be putting money on it, de la hoya lost the last fight, mayweather didn't win it.
were you drunk when you posted this? Lets hope so... or maybe you just saw highlights....
Decebal
02-14-2008, 09:11 AM
Both Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather want to fight each other. It is the most obvious fight in boxing, in terms of both legacy and money. BUT.... A fight of this magnitude only comes along once every 10 years though, and both fighters want to make the most out of it. For Floyd, this will be probably be his LAST and MOST CAREER DEFINING fight. For Cotto, it represents his do or die chance at being remembered as one of the greats to ever step into the ring. So, why not step up and take the fight then? Because it DOESN"T MAKE SENSE. Not when they could build the fight for an entire year, allow Cotto to have some EMPHATIC wins against very exciting opponents (Gomez, Mayorga, Margarito, notice a trend in opponents here?), build his legacy and grow his popularity to its absolute peak before making the fight. When the welterweight division is totally cleared out, and when both fighters are not only household names, but the top p4p fighters in the sport, THEN THE FIGHT WILL BE MADE. It will be a fight of epic proportions, the Duran v Leonard, the Chavez v Whitaker of our generation. And it will be GREAT because of the MASTERFUL negotiation on both sides. No ONE PARTY IS AT FAULT HERE.
I agree with you, but it cannot be PBF's LAST fight...what if he loses. Leondard and Duran didn't just fight once; there's bound to be a rematch...so... PBF would have to realistically plan for it to be his second-last fight...but then...isn't he running out of time? How many more fights can he fight? As many as three more, at least? He said he had big hand problems and couldn't see taking more than 2-3 fights...do you think he'll fight more? Or do you think he'll wait for Cotto to become more of a name and climb further up the p4p rankings from the sidelines, without fighting, before signing to fight him?
Pimp C
02-14-2008, 09:18 AM
Both Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather want to fight each other. It is the most obvious fight in boxing, in terms of both legacy and money. BUT.... A fight of this magnitude only comes along once every 10 years though, and both fighters want to make the most out of it. For Floyd, this will be probably be his LAST and MOST CAREER DEFINING fight. For Cotto, it represents his do or die chance at being remembered as one of the greats to ever step into the ring. So, why not step up and take the fight then? Because it DOESN"T MAKE SENSE. Not when they could build the fight for an entire year, allow Cotto to have some EMPHATIC wins against very exciting opponents (Gomez, Mayorga, Margarito, notice a trend in opponents here?), build his legacy and grow his popularity to its absolute peak before making the fight. When the welterweight division is totally cleared out, and when both fighters are not only household names, but the top p4p fighters in the sport, THEN THE FIGHT WILL BE MADE. It will be a fight of epic proportions, the Duran v Leonard, the Chavez v Whitaker of our generation. And it will be GREAT because of the MASTERFUL negotiation on both sides. No ONE PARTY IS AT FAULT HERE.
Great post!::good
De la Hoya will beat Mayweather in the rematch, i'm gonna be putting money on it, de la hoya lost the last fight, mayweather didn't win it.No he wont, once PBF got out of second gear he took the fight over. In my opinion it had nothing to do with Oscar not using jab or anything. PBF just lifted his game after realises Oscar couldnt get him.
Please dont place a foolish bet.
MacManJr.
02-14-2008, 09:35 AM
No way, the time for this fight is right now. These are already 1 & 2 in the division; beating Gomez doesnt raise Cotto's stock - and theres a good chance Cotto would lose to margarito (in your scenario) and scupper the whole thing.
Mayweather doesn't want this fight, period (even though he'd probably win)- he isnt interested in his legacy any more. He has repeatadly stated his legacy is established at the lower weights. I expect him to continue fighting Oscar de la Hoya and Ricky Hatton for a while and then retire.That's the joke of the year! :rofl
thewoo
02-14-2008, 09:49 AM
My only problem with waiting is that if Cotto gets the fight and wins he will not get the credit that he deserves. I can hear it already. Mayweather was old and past his prime. he had already acheived everything in the sport and was not motivated, he was very inactive in the years leading into the fight.
K0NPHL1C7
02-14-2008, 09:57 AM
Sooo... Wait a couple years for them both to be household names? You think fighting the likes of Margarito, Mayorga and Gomez will do this for Cotto? I doubt it. I agree it would clearly benifit Cotto to fight a few more chumps and let Mayweather slow down just a bit so he's beatable....
sthomas
02-14-2008, 10:11 AM
Floyd is in the drivers seat here and playing his hand very well, lowest risk, highest reward. He'll fight only once, low risk DLH, before he takes on the winner of the Right to Fight Floyd sweepstakes. He knows DLH well, beat him before, and should win without taking much wear and tear. In the meantime the Floyd sweepstakes will be playing out and the winner will fight Floyd in early 09'. Cotto should be the man but he's got a tough road in front of him, and whoever wins wil not be as fresh as Floyd come fight time. Regardless of who Floyd fights, it will be legitimate.
D_knowsboxing
02-14-2008, 10:35 AM
Floyd is in the drivers seat here and playing his hand very well, lowest risk, highest reward. He'll fight only once, low risk DLH, before he takes on the winner of the Right to Fight Floyd sweepstakes. He knows DLH well, beat him before, and should win without taking much wear and tear. In the meantime the Floyd sweepstakes will be playing out and the winner will fight Floyd in early 09'. Cotto should be the man but he's got a tough road in front of him, and whoever wins wil not be as fresh as Floyd come fight time. Regardless of who Floyd fights, it will be legitimate.
Am I the only one who saw that Flyod was holding back against DLH??? I think it was to make the fight close, but it really made the fight boring. This time PBF should get as much hand therapy as he can so he can knock the fishnets off of DLH and make his millions. GBP must have had a 'no knockout' clause in the orginal contract...
BewareofDawg
02-14-2008, 10:40 AM
Both Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather want to fight each other. It is the most obvious fight in boxing, in terms of both legacy and money. BUT.... A fight of this magnitude only comes along once every 10 years though, and both fighters want to make the most out of it. For Floyd, this will be probably be his LAST and MOST CAREER DEFINING fight. For Cotto, it represents his do or die chance at being remembered as one of the greats to ever step into the ring. So, why not step up and take the fight then? Because it DOESN"T MAKE SENSE. Not when they could build the fight for an entire year, allow Cotto to have some EMPHATIC wins against very exciting opponents (Gomez, Mayorga, Margarito, notice a trend in opponents here?), build his legacy and grow his popularity to its absolute peak before making the fight. When the welterweight division is totally cleared out, and when both fighters are not only household names, but the top p4p fighters in the sport, THEN THE FIGHT WILL BE MADE. It will be a fight of epic proportions, the Duran v Leonard, the Chavez v Whitaker of our generation. And it will be GREAT because of the MASTERFUL negotiation on both sides. No ONE PARTY IS AT FAULT HERE.
If Oscar decisions or god forbid KO's Floyd (which is a possibility) or Cotto hits a speed bump or fucking gets upset by Gomez or loses to his next opponent this fight is trashed. The time to make the fight is now! Floyd is doing nothing to make this fight any bigger by rematching Hoya and Cotto is doing nothing to make it any bigger by fighting Gomez. Wake up man, this is the perfect time. Floyd coming off a win over Hoya and Cotto over Mosley. Its the perfect story, they have both just come off victories the great WWs from the last era. :deal
the_what
02-14-2008, 10:44 AM
Oh dont get it twisted. The fight will happen in early 2009. As long as both fighters arent injured and continue to impress.
Am I the only one who saw that Flyod was holding back against DLH??? I think it was to make the fight close, but it really made the fight boring. This time PBF should get as much hand therapy as he can so he can knock the fishnets off of DLH and make his millions. GBP must have had a 'no knockout' clause in the orginal contract...No you arent, i thought Floyd was just cruisin til he felt it was time to step it up.
bronx
02-14-2008, 11:11 AM
Both Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather want to fight each other. It is the most obvious fight in boxing, in terms of both legacy and money. BUT.... A fight of this magnitude only comes along once every 10 years though, and both fighters want to make the most out of it. For Floyd, this will be probably be his LAST and MOST CAREER DEFINING fight. For Cotto, it represents his do or die chance at being remembered as one of the greats to ever step into the ring. So, why not step up and take the fight then? Because it DOESN"T MAKE SENSE. Not when they could build the fight for an entire year, allow Cotto to have some EMPHATIC wins against very exciting opponents (Gomez, Mayorga, Margarito, notice a trend in opponents here?), build his legacy and grow his popularity to its absolute peak before making the fight. When the welterweight division is totally cleared out, and when both fighters are not only household names, but the top p4p fighters in the sport, THEN THE FIGHT WILL BE MADE. It will be a fight of epic proportions, the Duran v Leonard, the Chavez v Whitaker of our generation. And it will be GREAT because of the MASTERFUL negotiation on both sides. No ONE PARTY IS AT FAULT HERE.
This is the truth!
K0NPHL1C7
02-14-2008, 11:14 AM
No you arent, i thought Floyd was just cruisin til he felt it was time to step it up.
I think he did the same to Judah and Hatton to. I think that's the way he fights, sort of baiting his opponent to let them get their confidence up and make mistakes.
C Money
02-14-2008, 11:16 AM
Boxing need's less build- up and more ORDER!!
We dont need some giant BUILD UP to this, seriously, that's more like Mayweather Propoganda AS USAL.
Its Clear RIGHT NOW, who the best 2 WW's are and thats what matters. It will sell wherever!! Wanna another Garden record Breaker? The PPV will do very well and it will be the biggest money fight for Floyd. DLH is damaged and beaten goods :yep
There's more than JUST THIS FIGHT!!
D_knowsboxing
02-14-2008, 11:25 AM
Boxing need's less build- up and more ORDER!!
We dont need some giant BUILD UP to this, seriously, that's more like Mayweather Propoganda AS USAL.
Its Clear RIGHT NOW, who the best 2 WW's are and thats what matters. It will sell wherever!! Wanna another Garden record Breaker? The PPV will do very well and it will be the biggest money fight for Floyd. DLH is damaged and beaten goods :yep
There's more than JUST THIS FIGHT!!
You know, last week there was serious doubt that Cotto was the guy to beat PBF.... You remember this tall lanky WW named PW?? After his stunning loss to Q (in you avatar...) He fell the fuck out of contention. If, in the process of the build up, one of these guys should lose (Cotto more likely b/c of the activity) then that would be millions lost b/c of waiting... BUT its the right thing to do.
C Money
02-14-2008, 11:45 AM
You know, last week there was serious doubt that Cotto was the guy to beat PBF.... You remember this tall lanky WW named PW?? After his stunning loss to Q (in you avatar...) He fell the fuck out of contention. If, in the process of the build up, one of these guys should lose (Cotto more likely b/c of the activity) then that would be millions lost b/c of waiting... BUT its the right thing to do.
when isnt ther eserious doubt in Floyd land that he can be beat?:huh
Glad he feels that way PROVE IT!!!! Thats Boxing History, it doesnt change for Floyd:nono
The millions are there BASED ON COMPETITION, NOT STORY TELLING!! Telling the fighters stories helps but its what happens in the ring against the top opponents THAT MATTERS.
Again there's more than this fight theres more time off and more negoitiation involved so playing games with a Cotto fight is risky and actually counter productive.
This should happen after DLH, PBF will need more time off, and they better get it done. Its not the last STOP.
thewoo
02-14-2008, 11:58 AM
. I agree it would clearly benifit Cotto to fight a few more chumps and let Mayweather slow down just a bit so he's beatable....
Comments like this are exactly what I am talking about. the fight isn't even being negotiated yet and people are already coming with with mayweather will be past his prime excuses. The longer it takes to make the fight, the less credit Miguel will get if he wins.
Bomber
02-14-2008, 12:09 PM
The real problem is this. Mayweathers ascent over the past few years has occured with the distinct lack of real competion. Not to say that he fought dildos, not at all, but he fought good quality boxers.
He turns 31 this year, 31 years and no greats on his list other than slighty past it Oscar de la Hoya. He has had a career bereft of great contenders. No Mosley, Whitaker, Chavez, Taylor, Trinidad, Duran, Hearns, Leonard.
Thus, every time he meets a good- very good fighter, whether it be Judah or Hatton or Castillo we hope and project what we want to see. This is not a insult at him in anyway, just a observation.
P.s. Every fighter I mentioned in the Great contenders list has a better record of opposition than floyd at his age.
K0NPHL1C7
02-14-2008, 12:33 PM
The longer it takes to make the fight, the less credit Miguel will get if he wins.
Of course, it's only logic. The more fights Floyd takes in the 154 range, well over his natural weight, the more negative effect it will have. Depending on if he has to move down to figth Cotto, even more negative effect. Time is more on Cotto's side than Floyd's you have to agree.
thewoo
02-14-2008, 12:35 PM
Of course, it's only logic. The more fights Floyd takes in the 154 range, well over his natural weight, the more negative effect it will have. Depending on if he has to move down to figth Cotto, even more negative effect. Time is more on Cotto's side than Floyd's you have to agree.
Which is why the fight should happen sooner rather than later.
I agree with you, but it cannot be PBF's LAST fight...what if he loses. Leondard and Duran didn't just fight once; there's bound to be a rematch...so... PBF would have to realistically plan for it to be his second-last fight...but then...isn't he running out of time? How many more fights can he fight? As many as three more, at least? He said he had big hand problems and couldn't see taking more than 2-3 fights...do you think he'll fight more? Or do you think he'll wait for Cotto to become more of a name and climb further up the p4p rankings from the sidelines, without fighting, before signing to fight him?
I think Floyd is genuinely wanting to wind his career up. This will most probably be his last big fight, unless like most boxers he can't stay retired. I think apart from the Oscar fight, he will simply wait for this fight to be made. There is really no other fights out there that will TRUELY enhance his resume like the Cotto bout will. I don't think Floyd sees the need to fight the Margaritos, Williams, Quintana's anymore... He only wants the top dogs. That said if he loses, i am guessing he will want a rematch.
cuchulain
02-14-2008, 10:17 PM
Both Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather want to fight each other. It is the most obvious fight in boxing, in terms of both legacy and money. BUT.... A fight of this magnitude only comes along once every 10 years though, and both fighters want to make the most out of it. For Floyd, this will be probably be his LAST and MOST CAREER DEFINING fight. For Cotto, it represents his do or die chance at being remembered as one of the greats to ever step into the ring. So, why not step up and take the fight then? Because it DOESN"T MAKE SENSE. Not when they could build the fight for an entire year, allow Cotto to have some EMPHATIC wins against very exciting opponents (Gomez, Mayorga, Margarito, notice a trend in opponents here?), build his legacy and grow his popularity to its absolute peak before making the fight. When the welterweight division is totally cleared out, and when both fighters are not only household names, but the top p4p fighters in the sport, THEN THE FIGHT WILL BE MADE. It will be a fight of epic proportions, the Duran v Leonard, the Chavez v Whitaker of our generation. And it will be GREAT because of the MASTERFUL negotiation on both sides. No ONE PARTY IS AT FAULT HERE.
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This fight will be made and i hope it is before PBF gets too old :lol:
He'd have to be abou 43 to lose to Cotto :deal
maracho
02-14-2008, 10:37 PM
Waiting may build the fight with hard core fans but not the general public who quickly turn to other sports
Waiting may build the fight with hard core fans but not the general public who quickly turn to other sportsGood pt
This fight will be made and i hope it is before PBF gets too old :lol:
He'd have to be abou 43 to lose to Cotto :deal
Just like Mosley was going to KO Cotto as well, and Zab Judah before him hey mate. Miguel Cotto by UD.
Decebal
02-15-2008, 04:26 AM
I think Floyd is genuinely wanting to wind his career up. This will most probably be his last big fight, unless like most boxers he can't stay retired. I think apart from the Oscar fight, he will simply wait for this fight to be made. There is really no other fights out there that will TRUELY enhance his resume like the Cotto bout will. I don't think Floyd sees the need to fight the Margaritos, Williams, Quintana's anymore... He only wants the top dogs. That said if he loses, i am guessing he will want a rematch.
So why is he not making arrangements to fight Cotto and then calls it quits? Why does he fight ODLH again?
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