I have absolutely no proof of this! I just wanted to start a rumor that Yuri Snoreman has been replaced as Miguel Cotto's opponent for his June fight at Madison Square Garden on the weekend surrounding the Puerto Rican Day Parade and celebrations in New York. Compelling reasons? Firstly, I don't think 154 is a good weight for Cotto. Secondly, Foreman is relatively unknown and generally a BORE to watch. And finally, I think the two would make a more compelling match. Both are still recovering from recent personal tragedies, and both are very relevant in the Welterweight division. The winner stands to potentially become the heir apparent once the Mayweather-Mosley-Pacquiao saga plays itself out. I know Bob Arum and Top Rank want two of their fighters matched and all the proceeds to remain "in-house", but Foreman has other options including Martinez, Williams and possibly even Pavlik, and needs time and more efforts besides beating Daniel Santos to get noticed and build more of a fan base.
The idea is that twice or more the people would watch a Cotto-Berto fight than a Cotto-Foreman fight, but with noticably less yamakas being worn in the crowd. ;)
Berto could probably beat this version of Cotto and Cotto deserves more credit for fighting Berto over Foreman if this were to become true. I don't know if Cotto could crouch down with his chin wide open with the way Berto throws those uppercuts.
Im sure that Bob Arum would make sure that this fight doesnt happen. As we all know he does like to keep his fighters in-house. I think Cotto-Foreman is the right fight to make. Im sure Mr Arum thinks so aswell. If Cotto-Berto was to happen, I see Cotto winning by late KO. And if Cotto-Foreman happens Id see Cotto winning easy UD.
This idea circulated on the HBO Boxing Fan Forum before the earthquake in Haiti and Berto's subsequent pullout of the Mosley fight. It makes even more sense now, and would make many dollars later. ;)
i agree, tho i got berto by late TKO
Berto by late TKO? I think it would be a close fight, but I think cotto takes it. Hes been in with som eof the best 147 pounders n knpws what hes doing. Id like cotto by Late KO to be honest. Hes been in with judah n mosley, two speedsters, so i think cotto wud handle bertos speed. An intreiging fight, LETS make it happen
I like the rumor.
Make it happen.
Ttally agree man. There are a loadof rumours goign arounf the globe at the minute about possible fights. Until they come out n say the fight is official iits all hearsay. I am waiting for schaefer to start talks betweek mayweather n mosley n make that happen.
I'm only hoping the rumor grows into reality, and others will hop on the bandwagon. Growing public sentiment and support of the idea may topple the current, far less popular plan already in place.