A welterweight boxer weighs in at between 140 pounds and 147 pounds

OMG dumbest post eva if you honestly believe that, then you are not right in the head! whats next? fighting for the world heavyweight title at a catchweight of 1lb?

Pacquiao got the much bigger cut, his weight and now he wants the belt. Seriously, do you not see that Cotto hasn't had any say on anything, the least Pacquiao can agree on his Cotto come in at the WW limit of 147. I'm guessing Pacquiao isn't too confident going in against Cotto. Lets remember, both Roach and Pacquiao wanted Cotto come down to 143. You can't always have it your way. While 141-145 is a WW fight, 45-47 is also, and most who defend/ fight for the WW title is entitled to come in at the WW limit of 147. Cotto shouldn't be restricted of that, so like most, I'm all for this not being for the WBO, if Cotto isn't allowed to come in at 147. If Pac wanted the fight at 143, and Cotto at 147, then Pac didn't get the weight he wanted. I'd like to know why the WBO would sanction the fight for their WW title if the fight isn't WW...

again, it doesn't matter if you think its fair. even if pacquiao beats cotto at a 141 lb limit for the belt, he will still be called the welter weight champ. cause 141 is a welter weight bout, like 145 and 147.. catch weight is an agreement between fighters to come in below the maximum limit of a weight class, which is 147 for welter weight... cotto agreed at 145, he agreed at a welterweight bout, his belt can be on the line. He agreed on 145 because a couple of bitch asses wanted him to go as low as 143, instead he said 145. Lets not forget.

how long have you been watching boxing? its the exact same thing as whitaker-chavez, the fight being at 145 lbs for whitaker's belt. even if they set the fight at 141 lb limit, its still a welterweight fight, and cotto's belt can be on the line. THOSE ARE THE RULES. doesn't matter if you think its fair. Pacquiao got the much bigger cut, his weight and now he wants the belt. Seriously, do you not see that Cotto hasn't had any say on anything, the least Pacquiao can agree on his Cotto come in at the WW limit of 147. I'm guessing Pacquiao isn't too confident going in against Cotto. Lets remember, both Roach and Pacquiao wanted Cotto come down to 143. You can't always have it your way. While 141-145 is a WW fight, 45-47 is also, and most who defend/ fight for the WW title is entitled to come in at the WW limit of 147. Cotto shouldn't be restricted of that, so like most, I'm all for this not being for the WBO, if Cotto isn't allowed to come in at 147.

how long have you been watching boxing? its the exact same thing as whitaker-chavez, the fight being at 145 lbs for whitaker's belt. even if they set the fight at 141 lb limit, its still a welterweight fight, and cotto's belt can be on the line. THOSE ARE THE RULES. doesn't matter if you think its fair. since the late 80's. yea it can be on the line but it doesnt have to be. cotto can choose to not defend it, he doesnt have to put it on the line. the wbo wants to get paid, they dont care who the champ is. michael jenning was the mandatory for that belt remember? enough said.

145 is a welterweight bout.. is that so hard to understand???? its not about what you think is fair. its the rules. by agreeing in the 145 lb catchweight, it would be agreeing to fight at welterweight. cotto being a welter weight champion, his belt can be on the line. because ITS A WELTERWEIGHT FIGHT.. those them rules... :drive: if a catchweight wasnt called for and both guys weighed in at 145 its a welterweight fight. if a catchweight is called for and the weight limit is 145 then its not a ww fight.

Then screw the 145 limit, weight in at 147 if you want Cotto and if they don't like it screw them to hell, cocksuckers. or screw the whole fight itself. give the 15m to other deserving boxers that have the heart like mosley.

i agree on this one. the belt shouldn't be on the line. by the way, will cotto be stripped if he fights at catchweight and not at welterweight?

i'm pretty sure it says wbo welterweight title. i'm pretty sure it doesn't state 147 in there. i understand the rebuttal but when a man says he's fine with fighting at 145 and may lose. what happens with that title? it means shit. you just lost. then he lost at a catchweight not at ww.

So stop bitching about Cotto's title being on the line against Pacquiao, please. if theres a catchweight that prevents a fighter to weigh-in at the ww limit then its not a ww fight. like you said 41-47 not 41-45.

Cotto signed to fight at 145,he didnt sign to defend his 147 title at 145.Once the title comes in,the dynamics are drastically changed. i'm pretty sure it says wbo welterweight title. i'm pretty sure it doesn't state 147 in there. i understand the rebuttal but when a man says he's fine with fighting at 145 and may lose. what happens with that title? it means shit. you just lost.

Hopkins fought the light middleweight wright at 170 for the lineal light heavyweight title. so who cares? after all winky had some tities for the fans to look at. might aswell fight for the heavyweight title at a catchweight of 1lb then. lol

Hopkins fought the light middleweight wright at 170 for the lineal light heavyweight title. so who cares? after all winky had some tities for the fans to look at.

Let it go. Title or not the fight is signed.

Pacquiao and Roach wanted 143, Cotto said he is only willing to go as long as 145. Only reason why he said 145, it isn't because he believed he'd be 100% at 145. Cotto is a former 140 pounder and weighed in at 146 in his last fight. I think he will be at 100% wighting in at 145. Honestly, I'd agree with you that the title shouldn't be on the line if the fight was at 141/142, because it would be a risk for Cotto weigh wise, but at 145, he isn't really out of his comfort zone.

Another thick cunt then. yes they can weigh in at 140.01- 147, but its not a ****in welterweight fight if the fighters cannot weigh in at 146 or 147. a welterweight fight means they can weigh in at 147 at max. 145 is a catchweight, not a ****in welterweight. you even got it in your title, a welterweight boxer can weigh in between 140 and 147lbs. Exactly. 100% correct. The OP is a FRAUDULENT BUM.

A WW boxer weighs between 140-147....? So why can't Cotto come in at 145-147? Because Pac is trying to drain his opponent, as per usual.

So stop bitching about Cotto's title being on the line against Pacquiao, please. Another thick cunt then. yes they can weigh in at 140.01- 147, but its not a ****in welterweight fight if the fighters cannot weigh in at 146 or 147. a welterweight fight means they can weigh in at 147 at max. 145 is a catchweight, not a ****in welterweight. you even got it in your title, a welterweight boxer can weigh in between 140 and 147lbs.

I understand where you are comnig from, however imo catch weights and even weigh ins day before mean shit these days. The boxers rehydrate over night so really who will have an advantage weight wise fight night, Cotto or Pacquiao? Not saying this is the case with Cotto but if u go down in weight and it's not healthy u can't go up on weight in fight night just like oscar. Oscar only gained 1lbs i think because he had drained himself so much and his stomach was so small he couldn't eat shit or drink. So it's not just about cutting the weight but hydrating back up

The fight is at 145, which is within the WW division, so why shouldn't the title be on the line? I get your point, but if Cotto sign to fight at 145, it's because he can be at 100% at that weigh. If he is at 100% and within the WW division, then I see no reason for the strap not to be at stake. Pacquiao and Roach wanted 143, Cotto said he is only willing to go as long as 145. Only reason why he said 145, it isn't because he believed he'd be 100% at 145.