Just 48 hours have gone by since Miguel Cotto became world champion in his third division after winning the WB Junior middleweight title from belorrusian-Israeli Yuri Foreman, but the new champ awaits on Top Rank his promoting company to determine his new opponent.
"It's too early yet to give specific names. Lack of time and have we need to do some meetings to discuss possible dates and opponents. But I'm willing to fight the big names, "Cotto said yesterday upon arrival at the airport Luis Muñoz Marín.
The fighter, a Caguas native did not mention names, but nodded when a possible rematch with Manny Pacquiao or a fight with Floyd Mayweather, Jr., if they are not ultimately agree to a possible bout in November where mentioned.
Similarly, Cotto said he is willing to fight the elite fighters of the 154 pounds such as Paul Williams, Argentine Sergio Martinez and mexicans Alfredo "El Perro" Angulo and Antonio Margarito, if conditions are right.
"Since 2005 I've faced the best and now is no exception. I have no problem with some of them fight as long as there are the best financial guarantees, "said Cotto, who did not rule out returning to 147 pounds if necessary.
"It's a possibility. Everything depends on the opponent you choose. We are open to any eventuality, whether at 154 pounds or 147, "he said.
In the work done by the experienced trainer Emanuel Steward, Cotto had words of praise.
"He did good work. There were big adjustments we had to do, but we work on fixing some little things that bore fruit in the fight, "Cotto said.
For now, the new champion will be devoted to rest and heal their wounds, including a small swelling under his right eye.
"We will take a little vacation, take a rest. But we feel good. In a couple of weeks we'll be okay. "
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I'm down for any of those fights except Margarito. One thing I respect a lot about Miguel is that he has standards and morals. I know the Margarito fight would draw a lot of money but Miguel should stick to his guns and not reward the cheater with a big pay day. There are other options that would bring in a lot of money. Anyone other than the cheater please.
True. During one of the media interviews before Stadium Slugfest, they asked what did he think of the comments that Margarito had ruined his career, he replied "lemme answer you with a question. what has margarito done since beating me? look at what i have accomplished since margarito beat me?"
Hatton ducked Cotto, a fight was presented and hatton turn it down.Second at 140 Floyd said Cotto was too green and at 147 that Cotto lives in Puerto Rico!!!!Who and where Margarito fought last time???? Oh thats right. Move along troll
Dude, Arum never made that fight happen, if you remember correctly Arum housed both fighters and Cotto was jealous that PBF was getting more attention, not to mention a PPV fight with Gatti. Also even if the fight happened, Cotto wouldn't have beat a PBF that sat on his shots and was alot more mobile, AND Evangelista couldn't even come up with a decent gameplan cause (yes I know it was Brusles and not Cotto), Mayweather shut down any gameplan from Evangelista. Also, Cotto was ringside for May-Gatti and even though I'll admit that Cotto's a genuine warrior, that man look worried as hell during the fight.
no doubt
Cotto is a fukkin' living legend in my eyes.....man I don't care what NOBODY says, that dude is as THROWBACK as they come....you gotta love him!! :boxing:
i'll co-sign that shit all day homie
Lets see it Cotto.
Williams vs. Cotto
After one more fight from either guy I will like that very much.
I say Williams fights spinks and Cotto fights Cintron. Then we can have a unification fight between Williams and Cotto. Its a win win for boxing. We get rid of Spinks and cintron and we have a big unification fight between 2 exciting fighters!!!!!!!
Did he fight Hatton or Mayweather at 140? No
Never beaten the best at any of his weight classes.
Foreman was a paper champ.
Hatton ducked Cotto, a fight was presented and hatton turn it down.
Second at 140 Floyd said Cotto was too green and at 147 that Cotto lives in Puerto Rico!!!!
Who and where Margarito fought last time???? Oh thats right. Move along troll
Im glad Cotto is willing to take on all this son of bitches.
This is why Cotto is my favorite fighter and is the only throw back guy who will fight anyone without bitching!!
What? He just called that bitch out too, so STFU with the Cotto is scared of Mr. " You know what IM saying"
I have never knocked cottos choice of opponents. I just don't liek his fight game, you seep jittery and bothered for some reason.
Can't wait for Cotto to fight Margarito! Props to Cotto for not entertaining the idea anymore of ducking margarito! If you really think he cheated you then try to beat his ass in the ring and redeem yourself and expose your opponent! WAR MARGARITO!!!!
I have never knocked his opponents. Cotto is a warrior when it comes to fighting all challengers minus Paul Williams.
What? He just called that bitch out too, so STFU with the Cotto is scared of Mr. " You know what IM saying"
Tell that to ICEta and Streetpussy
I have never knocked his opponents. Cotto is a warrior when it comes to fighting all challengers minus Paul Williams.
Cotto is a fukkin' living legend in my eyes.....man I don't care what NOBODY says, that dude is as THROWBACK as they come....you gotta love him!! :boxing:
No, I'm only speaking of Margs specifically. You're putting words in my mouth here. Nowhere did I say or even hinted that every slow starter gets their ass beat or loads their gloves hence why Margs was the only name in my reply.
I know who you're specifically speaking of,
But you're insinuating that the only reason why hes a slow starter is because he uses "cement".
I'm just saying, thats not a good assessment of a fighter when there have been tons of fighters who were slow starters and many a time came back to knock out their opponent in the later rounds.
It just sounds stupid when people say dumb shit like that.
"hes a slow starter because he uses cement and waits for it to harden"
By that token,
since Chavez was a notoriously slow starter,
I guess everyone was taxing his ass as well.
And I'm guessing he was using "cement", as you so eloquently put it?
No, I'm only speaking of Margs specifically. You're putting words in my mouth here. Nowhere did I say or even hinted that every slow starter gets their ass beat or loads their gloves hence why Margs was the only name in my reply.
Yeah we'll see alright. Cotto was taxing his ass in the first half of that fight until those cement started kicking in. There's a reason why Margs was/still is a notorious slow starter and everyone in the world found out why before the mosley fight.
By that token,
since Chavez was a notoriously slow starter,
I guess everyone was taxing his ass as well.
And I'm guessing he was using "cement", as you so eloquently put it?
Yeah, and when Margarito khtfo out again, you can take your silly little excuses and shove em' straight up your ass.
Yeah we'll see alright. Cotto was taxing his ass in the first half of that fight until those cement started kicking in. There's a reason why Margs was/still is a notorious slow starter and everyone in the world found out why before the mosley fight.