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Just to change up from all the PPV numbers debate
People say that what Cotto represents is the most legitimate threat Floyd has faced in the last 6 years
On paper that maybe true.
But hypothetically speaking, what if Floyd makes him look like Baldomir or even scores a Tko in a one sided fight as there is a possibility that he might?
Before any of you start attacking me about not wanting my hero Floyd to fight Cotto, I want the fight to happen so all the talk can stop BUT while it's not happening lets get things clear. Usually when Floyd is the favorite to win and when no upsets happen and he wins like he won against Hatton........breakouts of overrated, past his prime come out.
A victory over a Top 10 P4P, 44-0, 2-division champion was criticized. A guy who actually beat a real champion in Tszyu to win his title, not just win vacant belts.
Cotto may have done it more impressive and the perception is that he is a bigger threat but what if he isnt? How is Cotto any better then Hatton on paper? How does a victory over Cotto figure into Mayweather's legacy? He won't go down as the greatest anyway. [B]But for him to get any type of LEGACY ENHANCING credit, the victory would have to be the equivalent of Ali beating Frazier or Leonard beating Hearns. Does Cotto represent all that? If he doesn't, what's the problem with Floyd cashing in and going after the big money rematches (hatton/Dlhoya) and fighting Cotto at a later time? Is it because Cotto fans are affraid that he might lose to someone else and therefore they're in a rush to get him in the ring with Floyd?
People say that what Cotto represents is the most legitimate threat Floyd has faced in the last 6 years
On paper that maybe true.
But hypothetically speaking, what if Floyd makes him look like Baldomir or even scores a Tko in a one sided fight as there is a possibility that he might?
Before any of you start attacking me about not wanting my hero Floyd to fight Cotto, I want the fight to happen so all the talk can stop BUT while it's not happening lets get things clear. Usually when Floyd is the favorite to win and when no upsets happen and he wins like he won against Hatton........breakouts of overrated, past his prime come out.
A victory over a Top 10 P4P, 44-0, 2-division champion was criticized. A guy who actually beat a real champion in Tszyu to win his title, not just win vacant belts.
Cotto may have done it more impressive and the perception is that he is a bigger threat but what if he isnt? How is Cotto any better then Hatton on paper? How does a victory over Cotto figure into Mayweather's legacy? He won't go down as the greatest anyway. [B]But for him to get any type of LEGACY ENHANCING credit, the victory would have to be the equivalent of Ali beating Frazier or Leonard beating Hearns. Does Cotto represent all that? If he doesn't, what's the problem with Floyd cashing in and going after the big money rematches (hatton/Dlhoya) and fighting Cotto at a later time? Is it because Cotto fans are affraid that he might lose to someone else and therefore they're in a rush to get him in the ring with Floyd?
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