Lemieux vs Cotto

Miguel Cotto-David Lemieux a possibility for December; if Cotto can come though against Yoshihiro Kamegai James Slater-August 10, 2017 It’s possible the fight has been overtaken somewhat in terms of hype and fan attention (an understatement if ever there was one!) but Miguel Cotto will face Yoshihiro Kamegai on August 26; the night Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor meet up in what is either a joke fight or a genuinely fascinating crossover fight (depending on your own view). And as good an action fight as Cotto-Kamegai could be (Freddie Roach has gone on record saying he anticipates his fighter being involved in a “war”), we could be in store for a real bombs away encounter on December 2. According to a piece on ******.com, plans are afoot for Cotto, who is closing in on retirement after having had a a great career, to fight in December should all things go well with the Kamegai 154 pound title fight. One name being suggested for the date – to be held in New York with HBO to televise – is former middleweight titlist David Lemieux. According to a source’s info, ******.com reports, how Cotto, 40-5(33) will fight again before the end of the year as long as he both wins on August 26 and picks up zero injuries in the upcoming fight. Needless to say, a Cotto-Lemieux fight would be an attractive one, and maybe it will be four-division king Cotto’s farewell fight. Lemieux is almost always involved in exciting fights and he has the natural ability to turn an opponent’s lights out with a single punch at any time during a fight (see his chilling KO over Curtis Stevens back in March). At this stage in his long career, Cotto, aged 36, would be risking quite a bit by agreeing to get it on with Lemieux. Cotto is more skilled than the Canadian and he has an excellent chin, but on the flip-side, he has slowed a little and he can be hit. Again, with Lemieux it only takes one. Still, when Cotto last fought, in November of 2015 against Canelo Alvarez, the Puerto Rican fought very well, appearing to push Alvarez close only to lose a wide decision. Cotto would likely be a pretty big favourite to beat Lemieux but the fight would be no formality. Neither is the Cotto-Kamegai fight, and to look too far ahead is to do the tough and determined warrior from Japan a disservice. Can Cotto put two impressive and exciting wins together as he winds down his illustrious career?

Comments (20)

Who else has stopped Cristian Fabian Rios in his 9 losses? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM9xvhm8ih8 Who else has he fought? not Jacobs, Cotto, Canelo or GGG so who gives a **** if he's not been knocked out. He hasn't fought the best and he's lost nine times!

8y ago

GaMo

I am talking about when he KO'd Curtis stevens and max Kellerman said it was the hardest punch he ever saw. so you can go to hell with your wise as s remarks That wasn't his last fight though was it dumb ****

8y ago

Sane_boxing_fan

It will be Cotto's last career beating, he will be knocked out into retirement. He should not makethe fight

8y ago

khan_glassjaw

What did I say that was untrue then boy? David couldn't stop Marcos Reyes or Cristian Fabian Rios, that's a fact... go look for yourself if you don't believe me sweetheart X Who else has stopped Cristian Fabian Rios in his 9 losses? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM9xvhm8ih8

8y ago

nacho_daddy

Yeah I remember his last fight, he went the distance and looked like ****. What about it? I am talking about when he KO'd Curtis stevens and max Kellerman said it was the hardest punch he ever saw. so you can go to hell with your wise as s remarks

8y ago

Graz

I am sure Cotto will never agree to fight the very hard punching Lemieux. Cotto is looking for an easy fight to add to his retirement fund. Cotto made harmless Geale come in at 157 pounds when he defended his WBC middleweight title against him. Lemieux can't go below 160. Lemieux should look for a different opponent than Cotto. Cotto wants to win his final fight. He will not be fighting the dangerous Lemieux. Agree. A Jacobs vs Lemieux fight would be very interesting. Jacobs more skilled but can't discount Lemieux's punching power. Would love to see that fight.

8y ago

vaborikua2014

Kamegai isn`t a big fight either. Lemieux fight makes much more sense for Cotto than Kamegai. I never said kamegai was a big fight. According to team cotto they wanted a comeback aka a tune up since he hasnt fought in 2 and if he wins that then he wanted a big fight. While I agree Lemieux is certanly better kamegai hes also much bigger and a higher division. They want a big name after this fight and while lemieux is more dangerous and more known than Kamegai hes not really a big name.

8y ago

JakeTheBoxer

This fight makes no sense to me. Cotto said he wants a big fight this isnt a big fight. Maybe try luring bradley out of retirement or something like danny garcia at 150 at msg or canelo or ggg. Kamegai isn`t a big fight either. Lemieux fight makes much more sense for Cotto than Kamegai.

8y ago

True_That

This is what i've been saying! would be a great matchup and makes sense for both fighters and GBP as well Yes'sir you're absolutely right. At this stage of their careers it's a great fight. Both are with Golden Boy, it would be an action packed fight. You have the trainer element in it as well with Freddie Roach going up against Joel Diaz again. Matthysse can get a big payday, Cotto gets a good fight for his last fight before he retires. They can also stack the undecard with good fights too. Maybe have another promoter involved to stage some undercard fights. It makes all the sense in the world. Cotto-Matthysse December 2nd at Madison Square Garden, NY

8y ago

True_That

I hadn't even thought about that fight. That would be solid Yeah, absolutely man. It makes sense for both guys at their stages in their careers. Would be easy to make since both are with Golden Boy. I can definitely see it, Cotto vs. Matthysse December 2nd at Madison Square Garden, N.Y.

8y ago

The_Ninth_Layer

I was under the impression Cotto has 1 fight after Kamegai then he retires. If he's going to make one last fight happen then fighting Lemieux isn't the worst way to go out, it'd be a fairly big fight with a lot of pick-em elements to it. Also would be a fairly risky "send off fight" for Cotto, but if he won having Lemieux as his farewell win would be a big legacy booster, especially if it was at 160 lb, because it would make Cotto look like a more credible middleweight.

8y ago

TonyGe

Who has the Jap fought? He's not been in with anyone on the level of a Miguel Cotto and he has nothing to keep Cotto off of him. The Jap is getting stopped for sure. As for Lemieux, he's a bit overrated and Cotto will beat him but maybe he can last the distance being the bigger man. Then again if Rubio is knocking you out I reckon you're in big trouble against Cotto. Miguel stops them both! The reason Lemieux lost to Rubio was his poor discipline between fights and he expended too much energy early in the fight. He has always had trouble cutting weight especually early in his career. In the Rubio fight he was completely dominant until he ran out of energy. His other lose I don't know what happened I didn't see that fight. Russ Anber his old trainer talked in detail about Lemieux and why they parted ways. Russ said Lemieux wasn't as serious as he should be in regards to training so it's better for Lemieux to get a new trainer rather than butt heads constantly.

8y ago

paulf

That's probably the absolutely most challenging fight Cotto is interested in... I expect him to have second thoughts honestly. Cotto's had a lot of great wins in his career, seems like he just wants to rack up some Ws in front of his fans before he goes. Cant blame him.

8y ago

GaMo

The retard is strong in this one What did I say that was untrue then boy? David couldn't stop Marcos Reyes or Cristian Fabian Rios, that's a fact... go look for yourself if you don't believe me sweetheart X

8y ago

HandsofIron

Rather see Cotto vs Brook at 154.

8y ago

vaborikua2014

This fight makes no sense to me. Cotto said he wants a big fight this isnt a big fight. Maybe try luring bradley out of retirement or something like danny garcia at 150 at msg or canelo or ggg.

8y ago

JakeTheBoxer

Why is Cotto fighting Middleweights? Make a WW come up and fight at 154. Garcia, Thurman, Porter. Too early for Thurman. he has to fight Spence at 147.

8y ago

Antonio

Why is Cotto fighting Middleweights? Make a WW come up and fight at 154. Garcia, Thurman, Porter.

8y ago

Dodger07

Cotto should stay away from David. The guy doesnt even have a belt. Im thinking more like Khan or Brook who are bigger names and more or less his size. Either of these would be great matchups :boxing: they make alot of sense too

8y ago

Dodger07

I highly, highly doubt Cotto fights Lemieux in December. Lemieux can barely make 160 and the most Cotto weighed in for a middleweight fight was 155 against Martinez. Cotto weighed in at 153.5 against Geale and Canelo. Cotto would request a catchweight and Lemieux kills himself already making 160, so I don't see this fight happening. The fight that Cotto and Golden Boy should make is Cotto vs. Matthysse at 150 or something. That is an ideal and good fight to make for Cotto's last fight, Cotto-Matthysse. Both Cotto and Matthysse are with Golden Boy. They can fight at a catchweight of 151,150 or so, that would be good. Joel Diaz is training Matthysse so the battle of trainers would resume as well against Roach. This is what i've been saying! would be a great matchup and makes sense for both fighters and GBP as well

8y ago