Cotto vs Canelo: Why the big push for it?

With a Canelo win - Cons -Cotto's been washed up - big deal -He's not the legit champion until he fights GGG -He only looks good against washed up fighters - where was he against Floyd? Cotto is washed up after this masterful performance? What does GGG have to do with this specific match up? He went 12 rounds with Floyd and while lost, he showed he's at an elite level. He wasn't beat up by Floyd the way Ortiz and Guerrero were, not even close. With a Canelo loss -He's a Broner level hypejob - still -No matter what he does in the future - he'll never be good enough - losing to 2 past prime, aging fighters Who in their right mind says he's a hype job like Broner? There is no shame to losing to Cotto and Mayweather. With a Cotto win - Cons -No glory; Canelo was already undressed and exposed by Floyd -He was still young and inexperienced -Not defending against a true MW -Where's GGG? ?????? what does FLoyd have to do with Canelo That may be true Again, this is an argument for the appeal of this specific fight, has nothing to do with GGG With a Cotto loss -Confirms that he's washed up - time to retire -Martinez fight was a fluke Cotto just beat the linear 160 champ with ease. A fluke for 9 rounds? LOL I see this fight as a lose lose for both participants and really nothing to be gained, other than a boatload of cash for both fighters - but that does nothing for us, so who cares. It's not a legacy fight for Cotto, which is what he should be gunning for now unless Rubio comes bring legal heat. So Cotto should only be looking at GGG and Floyd. Those should be his end cap fights. Not be a stepping stone for a young gun which is what I see this as. Cash is what makes boxing, it's a business if you didn't know. Also it could possibly give us a fantastic fight. Just because Ward and Gatti weren't pound for pound the best fighters in boxing at the time, don't you think that was a great fight? Sometimes it has nothing to do with legacy, and it's just a great fight. Canelo should be carving out his own history at this point and looking at continuing to fight guys amongst 'his' generation. Keep fighting quality guys like Lara and Trout. Build his career fighting guys in his class, both in division age and skill set. He went up against Floyd and got undressed in embarrassing fashion. Since then - he has one good win in his career, against Trout. He'll get another win imo against Lara. Otherwise, he's feasted on really washed up guys like Cintron, Baldomir, Mosley and Angulo. If he were to lose against not necessarily a washed up guy - but definintely a past prime guy like Cotto - you'd have to question him in his entirety. Now Cotto is washed up? WTF? Young fighters can't fight older vets? Some of the greatest fights in the history of boxing comprise of those fights. I just don't see the point to be honest - other than have a war of nations on NSB that'll surely be the most annoying thing ever. It does nothing to enhance either fighter's legacy. Agree or disagree - I am interested in why there is such a big push. I rather each just go different directions You don't see the point in two super mega stars fighting in a sport where we rarely ever get that because of the corruption of the promoter system? Really? You don't see the financial implications, the great style match up this is on paper, the Mexico vs PR slant and the fact we could possibly just see an amazing fight? I don't know if your original post was trolling, ignorant, naive, or all of the above. This IS the fight for Cotto, and they been planning this all along. It's his biggest payday, gives him leverage at the negotiating table and can give the fans a fantastic fight. I don't see how this fight DOESN'T make sense!!!!!

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Fight would be huge....bigger than if they made it b4 if Canelo beats lara Just think how real da fight poster would be!!!! im in big event/ fun fight

Duh, this fight is ripe right now. Canelo is having trouble making 154 and is not a huge dude, Cotto just got a title. It is not going to get any better than this for the timing of a fight that should happen.

It wasnt just his knees. His punch resistance was shot at the end of that fight too :haha::haha::haha: Watch out we have a nsb professional boxing trainer

**** the detractors! Ive hated on victories myself. You'll never be able to convince me that Martinez knees weren't shot since the end of the Chavez fight and that Roach is not opportunist. That said Cotto did look phenomenal, I dont think he has the chin or power to stop GGG so make the money fights. Canelo and Mayweather are big money fights. Canelo would do a 50/50 or maybe even a 60/40 in Cottos favor. Mayweather will be the prima donna he always is in negotiations. So **** Money and fight Canelo. It wasnt just his knees. His punch resistance was shot at the end of that fight too.

make the fight.. its a toss up for me know at 154 but at 160 i think canelo will be weighing fight night at 180 lol

The same thing you wrote can be done to every other fight.

I would want that fight only if its at MSG!

It'll be a huge event and an exciting fight amongst two of the biggest stars in the sport.

I'm pushing for it because Cotto has the balls (and the skills) to go toe to toe with the younger red-head bomber. And I expect a fire-fight from two of my favorite fighters. Two of the great warriors of the past 10-years. Whether Cotyo has seen his better days or not.

Cotto/Canelo would probably be the fourth biggest fight in the history of the sport. I also can't think of a PPV fight since Pac/Cotto that was that much of a lock for foty.

**** the detractors! Ive hated on victories myself. You'll never be able to convince me that Martinez knees weren't shot since the end of the Chavez fight and that Roach is not opportunist. That said Cotto did look phenomenal, I dont think he has the chin or power to stop GGG so make the money fights. Canelo and Mayweather are big money fights. Canelo would do a 50/50 or maybe even a 60/40 in Cottos favor. Mayweather will be the prima donna he always is in negotiations. So **** Money and fight Canelo.

I think people are more looking at if from the standpoint of the magnitude of the event and the style clash. Not so much as a resume/legacy building fight for either guy. What Cotto did was great but let's not lose sight that he is fighting well past his prime. It would still be a decent win for Canelo but Trout has a win over Cotto already so you got to keep it in perspective. If Cotto wins I think it does much more for him especially if Canelo beats Lara. If he beats Lara you can't call him a hypejob because Lara is the best fighter at 154 as it stands today. If Canelo loses to Lara the fight will still get made and will still be huge. It would be a comeback/do or die type of fight for Canelo to get him back on track.

Does this really need to be asked? This the number 3 & 4 top draws in boxing fighting against each other. This is the Latin version of Pac vs Mayweather. Personally i think Canelo is just too big, young, and fresh for Cotto at this point but who knows, Cotto just knocked out a Prime Sergio Martinez. He probably KOs Canelo also. Lol Pac vs Mayweather equivalent That was literally the two best fighters on the planet - in their primes. Best fight that could have been made in 10+ years at the time Cotto vs Canelo is the classic changing of the guard fight, nothing more, nothing less. Nothing like Pac vs May I mean - if the fight was at MSG - I'd certainly go - all hypocritical and ish - I still don't think it does anything for either fighter

Does this really need to be asked? This the number 3 & 4 top draws in boxing fighting against each other. This is the Latin version of Pac vs Mayweather. Personally i think Canelo is just too big, young, and fresh for Cotto at this point but who knows, Cotto just knocked out a Prime Sergio Martinez. He probably KOs Canelo also.