He has had great victories, but when you talk about Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather, he always comes up with excuses -- I'm not the opponent for him, I'm not ready for him," Cotto said to the Grand Rapids Press. "I earned all I have now. I worked for that. Over the next year, year and a half, I can take the big names. At 147 pounds, the welterweight division, to me, it's the hottest division in boxing today. Margarito, Mayweather, Hatton, Kermit Cintron, Paul Williams and me. It could be three years of great boxing. I just want the big fights, the big names, the real fights. I wish the rest of the opponents want the same."

He has no choice but to call out Mayweather now. His people have kept him away from Floyd for years saying he is not ready he has been going to Mayweather fights since at least 05' when Mayweather embarrased his friend, sparring partner fellow Boriqua Henry Bruselles. Mayweather or De La Hoya are his best paydays and he knows it so now he wants to start chirping. Cotto to me is an easier fight for FMjr. than Hatton because he won't pressure FMjr. as much is easier to hit and very susceptible to uppercuts.

He has no choice but to call out Mayweather now. His people have kept him away from Floyd for years saying he is not ready he has been going to Mayweather fights since at least 05' when Mayweather embarrased his friend, sparring partner fellow Boriqua Henry Bruselles. Mayweather or De La Hoya are his best paydays and he knows it so now he wants to start chirping. Cotto to me is an easier fight for FMjr. than Hatton because he won't pressure FMjr. as much is easier to hit and very susceptible to uppercuts.



Can't wait....

Cotto is ready for Mayweather, Cotto has proven that he can handle fast fighters with Judah and Mosley, for me Cotto will be the one to defeat Mayweather.

cotto has all it got to defeat mayweather... i think he's the only boxer out there who has the chance of beating mayweather... cotto fights with heart... mayweather fights with guts... guts to run when he feels he's about to get KO'd

yeah, cotto is now ready to face FMjr. two years ago cotto is struggling to make a name for himself. now he has proven to the world that he can be a great champ, a real fighting champ... not a chicken "dancing, running" champ in the person of mayweather. had mayweather stand toe-to-toe with Oscar, mayweather would have been KO'd.

He has had great victories, but when you talk about Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather, he always comes up with excuses -- I'm not the opponent for him, I'm not ready for him," Cotto said to the Grand Rapids Press. "I earned all I have now. I worked for that. Over the next year, year and a half, I can take the big names. At 147 pounds, the welterweight division, to me, it's the hottest division in boxing today. Margarito, Mayweather, Hatton, Kermit Cintron, Paul Williams and me. It could be three years of great boxing. I just want the big fights, the big names, the real fights. I wish the rest of the opponents want the same."

[ANSWER=DNICE;DTj4] I give cotto alot of respect due he's came along way but at the same time he has been pampber in his career in there's nothing wrong with his team looking out for him always picking his fights that's what a good manager does. consider them both up in coming in their careers FMjr has fought fighters like emmauel birden etc, it's not like FMjr has'nt been in a war before but at this sage of his career why? because if cotto can make the fight look less hard you cotto fans would'nt say a word also there's one thing about the opponents cottos face they are by far not on the same level as Floyd because Mayweather trains for the opponent that does'nt exist. Now how does a fighter train like that

Cotto is ready for Mayweather, Cotto has proven that he can handle fast fighters with Judah and Mosley, for me Cotto will be the one to defeat Mayweather.

Hey cotto fan i give it to cotto he's tough an strong remember that mayweather is not like Judah, or Mosley, but anything could happen in the sport of boxing if anyone beats Floyd it is himself.[DNICE;DTj4]

yeah, cotto is now ready to face FMjr. two years ago cotto is struggling to make a name for himself. now he has proven to the world that he can be a great champ, a real fighting champ... not a chicken "dancing, running" champ in the person of mayweather. had mayweather stand toe-to-toe with Oscar, mayweather would have been KO'd.

[Reply= DNICE;DTj4] OKAY my friend yes cotto came along way in yes he has beating the likes of JUDAH in you have failed to mention that he hit Zab down low not once but twice in yeah Zab over reacted during the second hit downstairs in the coco nuts. Now on the cross dresser Goldie formally known as Oscar he could'nt even catch Floyd because he has no foot work the same as cotto no foot work . cotto could bang an he's one tough S-O-B an yes he is the WBA champ at 147 him in Mayweather are no walk in the park this will be the fight of the year in 08 but my money is on my boy Floyd.

[ANSWER=DNICE;DTj4] I give cotto alot of respect due he's came along way but at the same time he has been pampber in his career in there's nothing wrong with his team looking out for him always picking his fights that's what a good manager does. consider them both up in coming in their careers FMjr has fought fighters like emmauel birden etc, it's not like FMjr has'nt been in a war before but at this sage of his career why? because if cotto can make the fight look less hard you cotto fans would'nt say a word also there's one thing about the opponents cottos face they are by far not on the same level as Floyd because Mayweather trains for the opponent that does'nt exist. Now how does a fighter train like that

How the hell has he been pampered? He has taken so many O's away it isn't even worth commenting on this. Not to mention his list of victims includes a few guys who are currently running the jrWW division, Torres, Malignaggi. Add to that a very dangerous hard hitting Judah and another slick boxer in Quintana (who was also undefeated and had soundly beaten rising contender Joel Julio. He also defeated a less than prime but still sharp SSM.

Take into account that they also had a signed fight with dangerous high/risk, low/reward Margarito (before Margarito pulled out to face mandatory). Mind you he has only been at full WW for about a year and a half.

So tell me which of these fights was he being pampered in? The Urkal fight is the only one that comes close but that was a mandatory in order to keep belt.

Cotto has fought a very respectable level of competition. However, the way he was stunned a few times by Judah and nearly KO'd by Corley I don't see him having a real shot vs. Mayweather. Floyd takes him out in 8 or 9.

Cotto would get beaten by Floyd No doubts.

Cotto has fought a very respectable level of competition. However, the way he was stunned a few times by Judah and nearly KO'd by Corley I don't see him having a real shot vs. Mayweather. Floyd takes him out in 8 or 9.

You're forgetting Cotto TKO those two boxers and the Corley fight was nearly two years ago and he has come a long way since then. He shouldn't have any trouble against Mayweather, the fight will probably go unanimous decision for Cotto or KO by Cotto but Mayweather isn't going to win.

I am a Cotto fan. But I dont think there is any way that Cotto would beat Floyd. Everyone has a punchers chance, but thats about it in this case. Floyd is just too fast, too slick, and too skilled.

Mayweather is just too good, his defence is rediculous.

Cotto has fought a very respectable level of competition. However, the way he was stunned a few times by Judah and nearly KO'd by Corley I don't see him having a real shot vs. Mayweather. Floyd takes him out in 8 or 9.

What fighter has not been stunned? PBF was also stunned by Chop Chop... luckily for floyd it was at the end of a round. Judah knocked Mayweather down, and has respectable power and speed. Cotto demolished, absolutely demolished judah, a fighter that gave Mayweather lots of trouble. Cotto also was systematically breaking Chop Chop down before the fight being stopped Corley had no chance.

Considering all of these occurences that people refer to about Cotto being so hurt, he has only been knocked down once, and that KD was more like a push. So if cotto's chin was that much of a concern, why hasnt he lost? why has he only been KD once, and a questionable one at that?

Mosely is a very game, very experienced, very talented, powerful, well rounded fighter, and he looked uncomfortable and outclassed against Cotto.

I am not saying that Cotto will beat PBF, but he sure as hell has the best chance at it.

I agree he has a punchers chance. I dont believe that Floyd can KO him, but I dont see Cotto beating him.

Lets start by saying the whole pound by pound issue is just a publicity thing. The only real way to know whos the POUNDxPOUND is everybody fighting everybody.
Floyd Mayweather is a very talented fighter. He is also a very dedicated guy who trains like nobody else. But lets be real, Who was Hatton??? HOW did he became a mandatory challenger??? He had only one other fight in 147lbs and many people agree he lost that fight against an average figther. He has no defense. Hatton has a lot of heart, but thats about it.
How can Floyd be called the best ever??? He fought Oscar Delahoya who everybody says is past his prime and Oscar was winning the fight until "somehow" decided to stop using the jab so Floyd could do his thing. Floyd won a SPLIT desicion but didn't convince anyone. Plus, once Oscar stop really fighting it became a very boring fight. Haven't seen Floyd in a real fight since Castillo. Did he win that fight?? hhmmm....sure.
Judah knock him down but they didn't counted it. Plus, Couldn't knock Judah out. Couldn't knockout Sosa or Corley either. I don't know if Cotto can beat him. But I know Cotto Knocked out all of these guys. Some may say the corley fight was stopped too soon. But what is a referee suppose to do when a fighter put his knee in the canvas everytime he gets hit?????
I really think Cotto has a great chance to beat Floyd.

Here is a video showing Cotto knocking out 3 boxers who Mayweather couldn't knock out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXTxlcD-17o

^^ wow no one cares

Deep down inside you know a lot of people care and Cotto will defeat Mayweather.

I'd like to see cotto win.. to be honest.

The style matchup is the reason Cotto will be the biggest threat to Money May. Floyd hasn't fought anyone with Cotto's tools. Mayweather has fought boxers, brawlers, guys with strong wills, power, speed and heart but not one of those guys have possessed all the tools at the same time and that is what Cotto possesses. This will be no walk in the park for Mayweather nor Cotto but if Zab put Mayweather's gloves on the ground we might even see Mayweather tasting canvas for the 2nd time in his career.

money may gets UD against Cotto no brainer!

No my freind, in the beggining, i heard Cotto was calling out Mayweather. Then when Mayweather came out with excuses such as "there's not enough money in the fight" Cotto got tired of going after Mayweather, and gave up. IMO, Cotto>Mayweather

money may gets UD against Cotto no brainer!

Floyd disagrees with you. That is why this fight is not yet made.

I wish they can fight a classic and tie there my 2 fav fighters

cotto is good enough to beat Mayweather but after his imperial victory over Hatton i dont fink he will beat floyd. theres sumfin about Floyd that other boxer just cant seem to comprehend sum say rush in and get him on the bak foot he just counter punches the hell outta ya. others say take ur time but with his well placed blows he will invariably win

money may gets UD against Cotto no brainer!
I think all the talk may be a WASTE OF TIME. I would be surprised if the fight happens, because I think Mmayweather knows Cotto is too big and strong for him.

I'm a Floyd fan and he would get MUCH MORE respect from me just for signing to fight Cotto. That would show to me that he has REAL STONES....

Mayweather / Cotto is a dream match up that we wont get to see.