The Cotto hype - do you buy it?

[Addison]

Cotto has earned his consideration as a winner. We don't know how Alexander The Great, Napolean, or Ghengis Khan pulled off all their victories.. Some of them may have been by the skin of their teeth or through nefarious means.. Who knows? I give Cotto props as a winner.

To me it's blatantly obvious though that Top Rank has about as much actual faith in Cotto as some of his worst detractors. There's a reason Top Rank is again attempting to roll out Margarito and Cotto on the same East Coast double feature against opponents they are heavily favored to beat. As we all know the plan is for Tony and Miguel to face each other later this year, and as I've said before; Top Rank undoubtedly believes that Margarito can, and will, beat Cotto. It's a setup. They want to split their investment.

It's not even nescessary to consider who would win - just look at the simple business of it. If Cotto wins it further damages Margarito's market value but does little to increase his, if Margarito wins it will exponentially boost his value and do little to no damage whatsoever to Miguel Cotto's market value.

Arum is willing to sacrifice Cotto's legacy for the sake of his business.


Several weeks ago:

Top Rank doesn't think Cotto can beat Margarito, do they?

If, or when, Margarito took down Cotto it would boost Tony's market value considerably. Meanwhile Miguel Cotto would retain his fanbase almost entirely - even in defeat. Top Rank wouldn't put Miguel against a big, extremely durable, heavy hitter like Margarito unless he was one of theirs, and it was a very wise business move. They stand to benefit more if Cotto loses to Margarito, and they would surely be counting on it.

It doesn't matter if Cotto's fans or the optimists think Cotto can go on forever without getting knocked out. His promotional company has been taking calculated risks and making matchups that clearly indicate they're well aware of the potential danger.. Well aware.

This is a no brainer. We can all talk about this after it happens..

If, both guys can get that far..

[GodOfWar]

I think Cottos resume is better then floyds... So is he hype? If he is what does that make floyd?

[Allucard]

You are the most ignorant ****. Why is Cotto fighting Gomez? 1st off there wasn't much top level competition to choose from who was available so hence they go for a marketing fight with Gomez. 2nd why not give the man a easier fight after fighting tough fight after fight it's a free fight! PBF fought a lot more gimme fights then this so if thats a point your trying to make then bring all the other fighters in the same category.

Cotto has one speed and one style? HAHA and you call yourself a fight fan watch the Mosley fight Im sure all the writters and top boxing critics in the world will point out that he exhibiting multiple dimensions to his style and spped at which he fought. ANd as far as stamina problems i don't see it at 140 yes but 147 he is a wrecking ball. Judah has stamina problems.

Do us all a favor watch somemore fights maybe read a book or two on boxing and then post on here with some actual facts not this wannabe ****

No one else available? You buy that? For the number 2 of the world? Come on! Oh about floyd mayweather, he was fighting in his own category (lightweight) , at 23 years of age, an undefeated p4p king, no one even does that anymore, so we can't say nothing about a man who, after reaching his 31st spring chooses to make a little safer money (and the most money btw). Btw Williams will come back.

[Allucard]

I think Cottos resume is better then floyds... So is he hype? If he is what does that make floyd?

And that tells alot about you. Also the Ricky Hatton wife thread who was crying after Hatton was KOed or the Katsidis many didn't even know existed prior to the casamayor fight. talk about open books

[Allucard]

Cotto has earned his consideration as a winner. We don't know how Alexander The Great, Napolean, or Ghengis Khan pulled off all their victories.. Some of them may have been by the skin of their teeth or through nefarious means.. Who knows? I give Cotto props as a winner.

To me it's blatantly obvious though that Top Rank has about as much actual faith in Cotto as some of his worst detractors. There's a reason Top Rank is again attempting to roll out Margarito and Cotto on the same East Coast double feature against opponents they are heavily favored to beat. As we all know the plan is for Tony and Miguel to face each other later this year, and as I've said before; Top Rank undoubtedly believes that Margarito can, and will, beat Cotto. It's a setup. They want to split their investment.

It's not even nescessary to consider who would win - just look at the simple business of it. If Cotto wins it further damages Margarito's market value but does little to increase his, if Margarito wins it will exponentially boost his value and do little to no damage whatsoever to Miguel Cotto's market value.

Arum is willing to sacrifice Cotto's legacy for the sake of his business.


Several weeks ago:

Interesting but i don't buy it. Arum wouldn't do that. As much as we hate him for representing stuff we wanted out of boxing (he could take don king with him on his way out btw and Golden boy as an brand, leaving oscar though) one thing he is not is dumb. Cotto is on a mission to get the spoils floyd gathered in his career and like a good wine, you want him old and rested.

[2501]

The Cotto Hype...is that a magazine? you're asking if we suscribe?

[Addison]

Interesting but i don't buy it. Arum wouldn't do that. As much as we hate him for representing stuff we wanted out of boxing (he could take don king with him on his way out btw and Golden boy as an brand, leaving oscar though) one thing he is not is dumb. Cotto is on a mission to get the spoils floyd gathered in his career and like a good wine, you want him old and rested.

You don't have to buy it. Just don't tell me Arum wouldn't do that. It makes you sound naive. Arum wouldn't do that? That's the basis for your argument? You better believe he would do it. He would do it alright.

[WHB3]

He's beaten 10 current, former, or future world champions and has beaten two of the best five welterweights in the world. The only thing left for him to do is to wipe out the other one (tonight's winner in the undercard) and there's one only man left: Floyd Mayweather.


That's not hype. That's reality.

[AntonTheMeh]

He's beaten 10 current, former, or future world champions and has beaten two of the best five welterweights in the world. The only thing left for him to do is to wipe out the other one (tonight's winner in the undercard) and there's one only man left: Floyd Mayweather.


That's not hype. That's reality.

k.

[chosen1]

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People say Cotto is a very good fighter and hits the body methodically for continual pain. How can you get behind such an hype? This **** wouldn't be allowed in any other fighting sport. There is a REASON he is fighting Gomez. Ask yourself, if the man is so good, why Gomez then? Couldn't he have found someone better? Is he waiting for Mayweather? that would be even more ****** because it's very likely pbf hangs them after Hoya. The main reason Cotto punches much to the body is he is just isn't a very fast fighter. Already, at 27 has taken more punishment than most elite fighters in a 5 year period. He compensates his lack of speed by doing the body work. I think very poorly of these kinds of fighters. They are the **** one day and the other they are just ****. Think Katsidis for one, Gatti for another one and now Cotto. Cotto can pull that trick vs maybe 75% of the current opposition but I'm not buying the hype. Are you?