Cory Spinks: I'd love to tax Miguel Cotto's ass if he wins that title."

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CORY SPINKS By G. Leon GL: Tell us about what we can expect to see from you against Corneilus "K-9" Bundradge on June 12? "I'm preparing like a dog. I'm feeling good and I'm looking forward to getting back in there and handling my business. I'm coming to St. Louis to bring my fan base back, I know they've been missing me. I'm ready to show K-9 that he done sniffed out the wrong 'gotdam' bomb." GL: When you recaptured the title I imagine you were looking to get right back in the ring instead of hitting a long layoff.. Cory Spinks: (cutting in) "Actually it's been kind of cool because I've been in the gym and I've been around boxing getting a feel around things. It's been really good working with my conditioning coach and I know I'm going to be spectacular next month on the twelfth. Cory Spinks is coming to kick some ass.' GL: Do you still have the desire to be the best that you had a few years ago? CS: "Even way more than I did before. I have a lot to prove still and that's what I'm set out to do." GL: Who's training you for this fight? I know you and Kevin split again, if that's something you'd like to comment on by all means do so. CS: "I'm passed that stage, I have nothing to say. I'm working with Buddy McGirt, he's been wonderful. I love how things have gone these past couple of months and it's going to be a great night for me on June 12." GL: Even though you've been a champion for the majority of the last several years, is this a do or die fight for you? CS: "Every fight is a do or die fight for me. I'm a veteran fighter and I'm preparing myself the best way I can. I know he's supposed to have Emanuel Steward working with him. I don't give a damn who's training him. He's the one who has to get in the ring and take this ass whooping I'm fitting to give out." GL: What are you hoping a victory on June 12 leads to? CS: "You know what I'm hoping for. I want a big fight. I want whoever is going to generate the biggest money fight. If Mayweather and Pacquiao's little ass want to do something, all they have to do is say so. I'm from the old mentality of Marvin Hagler, I'll fight anybody. If they say they're the best I want to fight them. I'd love to tax Miguel Cotto's ass if he wins that title." GL: Closing thoughts? CS: "My closing thoughts is, I want to say to my fans that I've been gone for a little minute, but I'm back and I'm going to kick a little more ass than y'all used to seeing this go round." From Boxing talk

Comments (20)

I just realized something... this would be the first time cotto grabbed a title from a champion... sorry had to point that out He tried unifying with other champs twice but the ibf wouldnt let him he fought every ranked contender at WW except for a green berto (williams already left the division) panda doesnt see ur point

16y ago

JK1700

Im curious to see how they both do in their next fights and if they both win, I would like to see it. Alot of people dislike Spinks because of his negativity (particuarly vs jermain taylor) but he is a very good boxer and a good name to have on your resume. He beat Judah, Mayorga, Picirillo and guys like Karmazin and Latimore who are naturally bigger than him. Spinks is a very solid fighter, I just wish he was more focused and consistent. There's no way he should have lost to Verno Phillips

16y ago

Uturn

Cory will get his ass handed to him after Miguel brutally knocks out Yuri Foreman.

16y ago

BoxerDood

Maybe if Spinks fought more than once a year and didn't have a James Toney type diet, I'd take this statement more seriously. A prime Spinks vs Cotto would be very interesting. But a shot Spinks with no legs vs a shot Cotto with no punch resistence...well no thanks.

16y ago

KILLA_RIGHT

I never wanna see this guy on tv

16y ago

SkillspayBills

Now if anyone has lost his legs it's probably Spinks. We will have to see though, he won't be taxing much of anything so he should chill with that bullshit.

16y ago

gqjohnb

I just realized something... this would be the first time cotto grabbed a title from a champion... sorry had to point that out

16y ago

el_malo2039

"You know what I'm hoping for. I want a big fight. I want whoever is going to generate the biggest money fight.surprise surprise, spinks looking to get paid.

16y ago

Rushcutters_Bay

I still think Leon's got a better shot at the title.

16y ago

taino78

cory's ring walks is far more entertaining the his fights.

16y ago

Iceta_Lives

Cotto would be on some ho shit to fight Spinks after his fight with Foreman. Two guys in a row with no pop.

16y ago

jazluvr

I hear a shitload of mouthing off...but only one is willing to bet. :thinking:

16y ago

dans

Cory Spinks is the John Ruiz of the middle weight classes. Boring, always thinks he deserves a title shot, and simply will not go away.

16y ago

The_Demon

even spinks would beat cotto up now

16y ago

Dan

Cotto would match up pretty well against Spinks I think. I see Cotto getting a stoppage if that fight was to come off.

16y ago

SoldierWarrior

Spinks fights like a bitch. He is the most boring boxer in this sport! :lol1: Remember when Spinks claimed he got robbed against Taylor? Well, guess what!? I don't because I fell asleep during that fight because of the pathetic boring fight Spinks put on. :D

16y ago

The_Underboss

Two shot fighters going head up. Great. :pat: :haha: co-sign.

16y ago

catalinul

I'd love to to see it but both have tough tests ahead of thesemselves before that. Both are past they're best in the same time.

16y ago

Evil_Abed

Spinks has to beat K9 first.

16y ago

Michael_Hall

Good news for Cotto! His next two fights will more than likely be against powder punching boxers. That's perfect for Cotto at this stage of his career. Cotto is never coming back to 147. LOL!

16y ago