If Cotto wins how will the win effect his legacy?

[The Surgeon]

If cotto wins`well or even just clearly against Margarito how will it effect his legacy? 10years from now will people look at it as a key fight in his career or simply just another fight!? Theres a big buzz about this fight and a genuine sense of danger but on paper Tony dont look as good as he actually is, i mean Five losses 1 against a guy who was skooled by a guy Cotto crushed in 5! Slow, crude no real names in the W colum other than Cintron. So whats ur thoughts?

[Addison]

Well, according to an article published here on Boxingscene there was a debate held among some of the leading experts in Puerto Rico and at least one of them felt that a victory over Margarito would elevate Cotto to #1 status as the greatest Welterweight in the history of the country.

My feeling is that a win over Margarito cements Cotto's position as one of the best fighters in the sport right now.

Unfortunately, there are a fairly large number of fans and observers who think Margarito is a hype with a flawed record.. Too many in fact. That means that Cotto is taking a fight that another fairly large number of people believe is extremely dangerous, for essentially no reward and no appreciation.

Ultimately, if Cotto wins this fight in actuality; Margarito will be inevitably devalued as a guy with multiple losses, no signature wins over elite competition, and the product of fan and media exaggeration.

I'm still trying to figure out why in the hell Cotto is fighting this guy from a business, career, and legacy standpoint. If it doesn't look good as a win 6 months from now it sure as **** won't look good as a win 25 years from now. In terms of risk versus reward it's borderline ludicrious. Especially considering Cotto is already a bonafide star.

[Sealhound]

Cotto is fighting him because he'll fight anyone. They both will. Cotto also knows if he beats Marg, Floyd has to fight him.

[muppetman]

If cotto wins`well or even just clearly against Margarito how will it effect his legacy? 10years from now will people look at it as a key fight in his career or simply just another fight!? Theres a big buzz about this fight and a genuine sense of danger but on paper Tony dont look as good as he actually is, i mean Five losses 1 against a guy who was skooled by a guy Cotto crushed in 5! Slow, crude no real names in the W colum other than Cintron. So whats ur thoughts?

first off tony wasnt schooled and second yes this is a key fight for cotto......hes taking on the strongest most dangerous and rlentless welterweight right now!!!if he wins it only makes gayblde gayweather look worse than he already is

[Silencers]

Well, according to an article published here on Boxingscene there was a debate held among some of the leading experts in Puerto Rico and at least one of them felt that a victory over Margarito would elevate Cotto to #1 status as the greatest Welterweight in the history of the country.

My feeling is that a win over Margarito cements Cotto's position as one of the best fighters in the sport right now.

Unfortunately, there are a fairly large number of fans and observers who think Margarito is a hype with a flawed record.. Too many in fact. That means that Cotto is taking a fight that another fairly large number of people believe is extremely dangerous, for essentially no reward and no appreciation.

Ultimately, if Cotto wins this fight in actuality; Margarito will be inevitably devalued as a guy with multiple losses, no signature wins over elite competition, and the product of fan and media exaggeration.

I'm still trying to figure out why in the hell Cotto is fighting this guy from a business, career, and legacy standpoint. If it doesn't look good as a win 6 months from now it sure as **** won't look good as a win 25 years from now. In terms of risk versus reward it's borderline ludicrious. Especially considering Cotto is already a bonafide star.

I agree.

If Cotto wins convincingly, Margarito just becomes another hyped up fighter.

[Cabannaro]

I'm still trying to figure out why in the hell Cotto is fighting this guy from a business, career, and legacy standpoint. If it doesn't look good as a win 6 months from now it sure as **** won't look good as a win 25 years from now. In terms of risk versus reward it's borderline ludicrious. Especially considering Cotto is already a bonafide star.

Cause he hasn't a $750K clause and Arum can't make more lucrative fight for him.

Cotto once said that Tony lost his opportunity to fight him when he chose to fight Williams instead and lost. He definitely didn't want to fight him, but he suddenly became the hostage of his "I'll fight anyone put in front of me". Just like Tony was the most feared man... suddenly not by Williams.

[The Surgeon]

Well, according to an article published here on Boxingscene there was a debate held among some of the leading experts in Puerto Rico and at least one of them felt that a victory over Margarito would elevate Cotto to #1 status as the greatest Welterweight in the history of the country.

My feeling is that a win over Margarito cements Cotto's position as one of the best fighters in the sport right now.

Unfortunately, there are a fairly large number of fans and observers who think Margarito is a hype with a flawed record.. Too many in fact. That means that Cotto is taking a fight that another fairly large number of people believe is extremely dangerous, for essentially no reward and no appreciation.

Ultimately, if Cotto wins this fight in actuality; Margarito will be inevitably devalued as a guy with multiple losses, no signature wins over elite competition, and the product of fan and media exaggeration.

I'm still trying to figure out why in the hell Cotto is fighting this guy from a business, career, and legacy standpoint. If it doesn't look good as a win 6 months from now it sure as **** won't look good as a win 25 years from now. In terms of risk versus reward it's borderline ludicrious. Especially considering Cotto is already a bonafide star.

Yeah i agree Marg will be discredited in the immediate aftermath of the fight (should Miguel win) never mind in years to come. Dispite what some of my posts might lead one to believe im all to well aware of the threat Tony brings,as is Cotto, although i still feel Cotto gets the win. I love Miguel and Margs attitude, especially miguels since he more to lose, they fight anybody! The way it should be! **** risk/reward and all that **** the make the fights that need to happen! Perhaps not the smartest way to handle ur career but if u truely believe ur the best then the thought of losing shouldnt come in to it.

[Cabannaro]

If Cotto wins convincingly, Margarito just becomes another hyped up fighter.

Isn't he is already? He is right on the Clottey and Williams level. Good, but nothing exceptional.

[Silencers]

Isn't he is already? He is right on the Clottey and Williams level. Good, but nothing exceptional.

No, he isn't. He is actually a good fighter.

[Cabannaro]

No, he isn't. He is actually a good fighter.

Yes, he is. Being good fighter doesn't make him something special. Could you admit the same hype if Cotto fought Wiiliams or Clottey?