Since Floyd and Pac aint happening anytime soon, Do you think Cotto would be a plan C or even B for Floyd. Cotto's a smaller threat than Martinez, and has a way bigger following. What do you guys think?
Yea i see whatcha mean. But i could see floyd fighting him after pac IF they fight in november
I dunno, strategically Floyd should fight the easier of the two first. It also crosses my mind that Floyd`s side has been silent all this time....could they have been waiting for the cotto foreman outcome? this is all my conspiracy theory :) or Floyd really is scared.
No, for one he already has a belt at 154 and its not the WBC strap. Legacy wise he shouldnt that fight would suck, cotto wasnt ready for floyd before and he still isnt ready. He would get dogged worse than he is getting dogged about shane.
NO
#1. Cotto is from Peurto Rico
#2. He dont care about WBA belts .... remember shane?
I guess my title was a little misleading. Your right the strap means shit especially the WBA to Floyd. But What I meant was, since Cotto is now again somwhat relevant in the general publics eyes again, Floyd can use this opportunity to make a lucrative winnable fight and make ppl believe that its competitive. Im looking at it, from his perspective.... Easy fight, good draws, big money.
Cotto is a draw, but it wouldn't really be a big fight (compared to Floyd's other options) because not many people would give Cotto much of a chance of winning. Cotto is maybe the 4th most interesting potential opponent for Mayweather after Pacquaio, Martinez, and Williams.
Dont get me wrong id love to see floyd vs williams or martinez before floyd and Cotto. But realistically its only a bigger fight for us hardcore fans. Martinez nor Paul has any mainstream following. Do you really think Floyd or top rank really care what us fans want, Im trying to see it from their pov. Floyd + Cotto = $$$....more money than any other option out there, besides pac.
Cotto is a draw, but it wouldn't really be a big fight (compared to Floyd's other options) because not many people would give Cotto much of a chance of winning. Cotto is maybe the 4th most interesting potential opponent for Mayweather after Pacquaio, Martinez, and Williams.
Seriously, getting past the grudge between the two, They both know it benefits both parties. It lines Top ranks pocket w/more $$ and it gives Floyd an easier fight w/ a bigger name. Seriously who else is Floyd gonna fight that has a real following and will generate ppv buys.
As far as belts go, Floyd already won a belt at 154, he doesn't need it.
Now a belt at MW, yeah, he can use that.
What Floyd needs is big fights against big names.
Pac and Martinez are my top two choices.
Pac "P4P" #1 and Martinez, MW Champion.
Pac would be huge for both money and legacy and Martinez, new territory/new belt and good for legacy (with very good money of course too).
Obviously Pac is the first choice. But if that doent happen, Cottos a way bigger draw than Matinez and a more winnable fight at that.
Why not, all Arum cares for is Money.. If Pac/Floyd cannot be made, and Floyd does want Cotto, then why throw away millions. If Arum feels Cotto would lose anyway, than all the more reason for him to make the cotto/floyd fight first then the pac/floyd after.
dude Bob and Floyd hate each other
this will never happen
As far as belts go, Floyd already won a belt at 154, he doesn't need it.
Now a belt at MW, yeah, he can use that.
What Floyd needs is big fights against big names.
Pac and Martinez are my top two choices.
Pac "P4P" #1 and Martinez, MW Champion.
Pac would be huge for both money and legacy and Martinez, new territory/new belt and good for legacy (with very good money of course too).
Cotto is under Arum, I dont think so.
Why not, all Arum cares for is Money.. If Pac/Floyd cannot be made, and Floyd does want Cotto, then why throw away millions. If Arum feels Cotto would lose anyway, than all the more reason for him to make the cotto/floyd fight first then the pac/floyd after.