Dec 13 @MSG and it allows Cotto get comfortable with the weight before a May fight with Canelo. Lee has a fan base in new york and since it is a HBO non PPV fight it will do great numbers.
Lee is campaigning at 154 and is totally unworthy of a titleshot both in regards to resume and in regards to ability.
Lee was so drained his last fight it was ridiculous. He pulled a miracle KO.
This is a smart move for Cotto's team. Honestly, I wouldn't risk him in there against Rubio. They need to pick his opposition carefully when considering 'real' middleweights.
Lee is campaigning at 154 and is totally unworthy of a titleshot both in regards to resume and in regards to ability.
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What have I missed,something on twitter ? Please tell this fight hasn't been signed.Rubio versus Cotto is a poor enough fight as it is but he is the mandated challenger and ain't no one should be fitting for that green 160 belt next other him unless Cotto is unifying against GGG,Soliman or Quillin.
Wanna see Cotto vacate if he ain't defending against one of these four guys,no catchweights either.
http://www.world boxingnews.net/news/2014/08/02/quillin-denies-place-on-mayhem-card-praises-golovkin-eyes-cotto-unification.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Quillin wants a shot too, lol... and looks like he's heading to purse bid
Fight was never gonna happen. Quillin got a purse bid heading up Sunday if a deal isn't struck or if he unify's with another champ...which it doesnt llook like.
Next, Lee is 175 right now, way to heavy to train and lose weight... he'll spend most the time trying to lose weight healthily
I think there are a lot worse fights that could be made. Do I prefer Lee? Nah, but I think they picked him because he's Irish and looked really bad lately
Cheers. So purse bid on Sunday, I hope GBP and Bob don't bid too much.
Lee said on twitter that he has no idea where the Quiilin fight talk came from. So that fight aint happening.
Then imo Cotto should fight a top 10 MW as voluntary in December. At least show he's interested in defending his MW belt.
Dec 13 @MSG and it allows Cotto get comfortable with the weight before a May fight with Canelo. Lee has a fan base in new york and since it is a HBO non PPV fight it will do great numbers.
I wanted the other Irish guy and then GGG.
Thats a horrible fight,, no offense to andy lee, but he doesnt deserve a major fight..
lee vs macklin is a legit fight to make, but not a cotto fight..
If cotto doesnt fight ggg or canelo, etc... then i think he should take on the mando rubio..
I take it Lee v Quillin was never confirmed then? or are you expecting him to win?
If Lee beats PQ, it's a good unification fight.
Fight was never gonna happen. Quillin got a purse bid heading up Sunday if a deal isn't struck or if he unify's with another champ...which it doesnt llook like.
Next, Lee is 175 right now, way to heavy to train and lose weight... he'll spend most the time trying to lose weight healthily
I think there are a lot worse fights that could be made. Do I prefer Lee? Nah, but I think they picked him because he's Irish and looked really bad lately