How do you evaluate someone's career if...

[Fox McCloud]

I think they should take a big hit in thier career ranking. If a fighter wants elite fights, sooner or later they could get them if they really wanted. You notice its those shady boxers who always blame not getting big fights on other factors(money,promotion,place). Im more of a fan of losing to great competition than beating nobodys.

Well who else should Cotto fight at 147? Even if he cleans up everyone but Mayweather, he isn't going to get as much credit as he would for beating Mayweather. It's extremely tough to knock Cotto for that, but it is equally tough to give credit for a Mayweather win to Cotto without him having beat him in the ring.

[Darkstar]

Well who else should Cotto fight at 147? Even if he cleans up everyone but Mayweather, he isn't going to get as much credit as he would for beating Mayweather. It's extremely tough to knock Cotto for that, but it is equally tough to give credit for a Mayweather win to Cotto without him having beat him in the ring.

Every situation is different. In Cottos case, he is doing exacly what he should do. Is not his fault Mayweather is out playing WWE. Cotto is moving on, taking out a tune up. Im sure his next fight will be big, prolly PPV. This welterweight class is at an all time high, he will have plenty of options. It could be anyone from Margarito, Mayorga, Cintron. If he keeps fighting and putting up wins, Mayweather is going to look like the loser.

[Fox McCloud]

Every situation is different. In Cottos case, he is doing exacly what he should do. Is not his fault Mayweather is out playing WWE. Cotto is moving on, taking out a tune up. Im sure his next fight will be big, prolly PPV. This welterweight class is at an all time high, he will have plenty of options. It could be anyone from Margarito, Mayorga, Cintron. If he keeps fighting and putting up wins, Mayweather is going to look like the loser.

Right... but you get what I'm saying. If he would beat Mayweather if they were to fight, then he would be losing out on greatness in the evaluation of his career through no fault of his own (although I am not saying he beats Mayweather for sure). Blah, this part of boxing ****ing sucks IMO. Having to worry about the best fights not being made.

[Darkstar]

Right... but you get what I'm saying. If he would beat Mayweather if they were to fight, then he would be losing out on greatness in the evaluation of his career through no fault of his own (although I am not saying he beats Mayweather for sure). Blah, this part of boxing ****ing sucks IMO. Having to worry about the best fights not being made.

Its hard to look at in the middle of a carrer. Most do it after the prime is said and done. Like Jones is a great example, I think hes very overrated. Having seen most of his career already.