Cotto vs Margarito analysis.

[JoeR]

More lucrative less dangerous fights like the Mosley rematch for example.. He could pass time with some title defences until the right matchup comes along.. You know? Arum would only put Cotto in with someone like Margarito as promoter of both guys. Namean?

Mosley is fighting Judah; and I actually think that if Cotto and Mosley both win, they will fight again around November. He could take an easier road, but if I am his promoter, my goal would be a fight with PBF. I think beating Margarito is probably the best way to reach that goal. Keep the media and fans pressuring PBF till he HAS to fight Cotto.

[Addison]

Mosley is fighting Judah; and I actually think that if Cotto and Mosley both win, they will fight again around November. He could take an easier road, but if I am his promoter, my goal would be a fight with PBF. I think beating Margarito is probably the best way to reach that goal. Keep the media and fans pressuring PBF till he HAS to fight Cotto.

Ok, for me though I think Arum is just trying to make a business decision here that's going to make him alot of money. I sincerely believe Top Rank is banking on a Margarito victory.

[JoeR]

Ohhhh, definitely. Bob Arum comes out ahead no matter what happens. Still, whoever wins the fight will come out golden. And both guys believe they are going to win. Thats why its gonna be a great fight.

[Addison]

Ohhhh, definitely. Bob Arum comes out ahead no matter what happens. Still, whoever wins the fight will come out golden. And both guys believe they are going to win. Thats why its gonna be a great fight.

Definately, it's truly us, and the winner of course, who benefits. A win for Margarito puts him over the Moon. A win for Cotto is another feather in his cap, but only hardcore fans would appreciate it. There's no business sense in Miguel taking the fight.

If Margarito wins he will become a star. Cotto will stay a star even if he loses and Top Rank will have a new Margarito franchise in the West Coast to match the one they have in the East, with Cotto.

Margarito wins; and Arum's company will see tens of millions of dollars in profit over time. Margarito loses; and there is very little upend, very little profit overall and Cotto just keeps trucking along with no overwhelming boost created by beating Margarito, who will be inevitably devalued after his 6th loss and on his way out..

This isn't just about one fight. This is about a boxload of fights.

Namean?

[frankpaganini]

I think we are guanteed at the LEAST a GOOD fight...

it does have all the potential of being fight of the year.

it involved two guys. 1 who uses 1200+ punches a fight; chin of steel; and that mexican warrior mentality who doesnt believe in a backwards step. Then you have another fighter who has some of the best bodypunching currently in boxing; recently has showcased that he DOES have boxing ability and has turned into quite the counterpuncher who also has that warrior spirit who doesnt like to take too many backwards steps.

im pretty sure they spend at least 3-4 rounds toe to toe in the center of the ring landing punches repeatedly in a war.

there will be some boxing (cotto will at some point revert to this new found obsession of balanced boxing/brawling).

margarito will use at least 1000 punches in my opinion.

Both fighters should be cut at some point in the fight.

i think we are going to see a lot of different sides of boxing from brawling; boxing; counterpunching; knockdowns; cuts; etc.

if it plays out like i expect (with both guys bringing their "A" game and treating this like it IS fight of the year) then it should be possibly the best fight we've seen all year.

im honestly undecided in who wins this fight...

im leaning towards cotto at the moment but not 100% sure...more like 75%-80% sure.

[JoeR]

Definately, it's truly us, and the winner of course, who benefits. A win for Margarito puts him over the Moon. A win for Cotto is another feather in his cap, but only hardcore fans would appreciate it. There's no business sense in Miguel taking the fight.

If Margarito wins he will become a star. Cotto will stay a star even if he loses and Top Rank will have a new Margarito franchise in the West Coast to match the one they have in the East, with Cotto.

Margarito wins; and Arum's company will see tens of millions of dollars in profit over time. Margarito loses; and there is very little upend, very little profit overall and Cotto just keeps trucking along with no overwhelming boost created by beating Margarito, who will be inevitably devalued after his 6th loss and on his way out..

This isn't just about one fight. This is about a boxload of fights.

Namean?

Hehe, when you put it like that.... I see exactly what you mean, and I agree.

[Addison]

Hehe, when you put it like that.... I see exactly what you mean, and I agree.

Right on, J. I swear, if Cotto beats Margarito and then takes out Mayweather they will make movies about this guy's life! It's pretty exciting to be honest. He's that close.