Firstly, i would like to say that i am an equal fan of both fighters. However, i would like to hear peoples opinions on the upcoming opponents of Mayweather and Pacquiao.
My opinion is that Cotto is more of a threat to Mayweather than Bradley is to Pacman. Cotto is a seasoned fighter who is used to the big stage and proved against Margarito that he aint finished. Bradley on the other hand, there is no doubt he is talented his record speaks for itself. But what fighters on Bradley's resume qualify him for a fight with arguably the greatest fighter on the planet? What danger does Bradley pose? Pacman is most dangerous when fighters come to him and regardless of what Bradley releases to the public he is one dimesional but effective against opponents matched for his style. Cotto is and will always be a gifted body puncher, and what part of Mayweather does the public claim to be his weakness...
One dimensional fans who generally hate on Mayweather because of the way he conducts himself will not agree with this thread and will make stupid comments regarding the topic.
The point im trying to make is Mayweather has been accused of cherry picking his opponents to match Mayweather's style.
However, this time around Pacman is the fighter who has took the less risks. Bradley hasn't earned a shot at him, hes walked into this fight. He took eight rounds to get rid off an O.A.P like Casamayor!
Opinions welcome.....
gotta be pac vs bradley , may is moving up in weight but he is getting older an it maybe harder to stay at 147 plus he will stay a defensive fighter with a lil more power but pac will be in there a hungry young lion with matching speed and quickness ,a iron head head and a big heart which he hasn't seen before (top rank blanket)
I think Bradley is the better fighter of the 2 at this point in their careers, and add to it that I think May is far better than Pac and of course I think the Bradley-Pac fight is riskier. Problem is Bradley has little power and little chance of winning a decision no matter how the fight actually goes. If Marquez, arguably the greatest Mexican boxer of all time, couldn't get a decision in a fight I had him winning 8-4 how on earth can Bradley ever win a decision?
Cotto is shot..
Bradley is in his prime..
Vegas and smart people believe Bradley is more of a threat..
Cotto +500
Bradley +285
Think about it... Throw in Pac has looked like **** his last 2 fights
They're plainly both risky. Bradley is a beast. Cotto looked tremendous in his last fight. I commend both Pac and May for choosing such live opponents. That I expect them both to win and in style is a mark of how talented I consider them to be.
Cotto has be knocked out twice and, in many eyes including Floyd, he was beaten by Clottey.
How can fraud knock pac for beating cotto, then fight cotto himself and call cotto undefeated?
if fraudweather said it was raining, but there were no clouds in the sky, would the flomos believe him?
depends if it was raining or not, since clouds dont always equal rain, albert
Cotto has be knocked out twice and, in many eyes including Floyd, he was beaten by Clottey.
How can fraud knock pac for beating cotto, then fight cotto himself and call cotto undefeated?
if fraudweather said it was raining, but there were no clouds in the sky, would the flomos believe him?
Definitely Pac-Bradley. Still not ordering it though, it's gonna be a snoozefest.
Cotto has no chance, which is why I'm ordering the May 5th fight. I like seeing Cotto lose.
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Why will Mayweather vs Cotto sell more than Pac vs Cotto?
you dont think that because its on cinco de mayo, canelo is fighting on the card, hella mexicans/chicanos on the undercard has anything to do with it?
Bradleys the much better fighter and im picking him to upset pcquiao or get robbed
So you think Tim is going to out box Pac? lol Or are you saying Tim will KO Pac? lol
Both are VERY unlikely... only way Pac loses is if there is a serious headbutt and for some crazy reason Tim is some how up on on the cards before 4.
I have no interest in seeing Mayweather/Cotto. Nobody cares about this fight.
I asked some random guy that was talking about boxing. He said, "Didn't Pacquiao already beat Cotto?". "Whats the point of the fight?"
This is how the general public views the fight. Another Cherry pick by Floyd
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Why will Mayweather vs Cotto sell more than Pac vs Cotto?
I agree with you.
I find Cotto - May to be the more dangerous fight. May is moving up in weight, and no matter what the haters say, Cotto still has plenty gas left in the tank, and with his new Cuban trainer and an excellent gameplan, he could pull off the upset.
Bradley is nice, but I just think Pac is too much for him.
Both are gonna be great fights, though, and I cant wait to see both.
i think had the Mayweather/Cotto fight happened 5/6 years ago, it mos def would have been on a near level playing field....now, not so much. Cotto isnt the same fighter he once was. And although he's had some wins @ 154lbs, they werent great wins imo.
i think the Pac/Bradley fight is definitely more riskier, not only because Pac is fighting the lineal 140lb champ, but also because Bradley is in his prime and Pac has seemed to age over the last couple fights he's had. To me, he doesnt look the same.
All in all, boxing fans have 2 fights to look forward to. Unfortunately, when all is said & done, cats on here will be arguing on who sold more PPV's, which in the end is just dumb. And on that note, i will say that Jr's card will sell more because he's fighting a more popular fighter then Pac is fighting, is fighting on Cinco de Mayo, Canelo is the main supporting bout and there will be Mexican/Chicanos fighting on the undercard. I honestly dont see Pac being able to outsell that card because of that. That is unless ofcourse TR puts some damn good fights on the undercard, but i dont think that will happen....
floyd-cotto is a mismatch. i just can not see cotto beating someone on the level of mayweather.
pacquiao-bradley is a much more riskier fighter. pacquiao is too one dimensional bradley not only can beat him but will beat him.
bradley doesnt have a stoppage punch at 140 let alone 147
cotto has a well established left hook (to both the body and the head)
since we know pac and floyd are the more skilled fighters in both bouts then this pretty much answers your question