By Cliff Rold - If nothing else, the world got a hellacious staredown at the weigh-in festivities on Friday night. If the pre-fight battle of the eyes between Tommy Hearns and Wilfred Benitez in 1983 is seen as the gold standard, the perfect ten of staredowns, Mayweather and Cotto registered at least a solid 8.5.
It was fitting for a bout literally years in the making. Once upon a time, Mayweather and Cotto were talents looking for a wider audience, sharing a card in Fresno, California in 2003 before the bright lights came calling. When Mayweather retired briefly in 2008, it was with Cotto taking on the look of the preeminent looming threat.
Life went in different directions, Cotto bested by Antonio Margarito and Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather with only three fights (if all victories) since December 2007. Fresh off a revenge win over Margarito, the long road brings it back around. [Click Here To Read More]
It was fitting for a bout literally years in the making. Once upon a time, Mayweather and Cotto were talents looking for a wider audience, sharing a card in Fresno, California in 2003 before the bright lights came calling. When Mayweather retired briefly in 2008, it was with Cotto taking on the look of the preeminent looming threat.
Life went in different directions, Cotto bested by Antonio Margarito and Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather with only three fights (if all victories) since December 2007. Fresh off a revenge win over Margarito, the long road brings it back around. [Click Here To Read More]
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