If Cotto losses to Margarito again...

[Emperor Tua]

Nothing really. We already know that Margarito can beat him. It doesn't change that much. He's still a viable opponent and very tough test for Williams, Berto, Clottey or anyone else at 147, win or lose.

It may ruin him as a fighter, of course, but if it doesn't then not much has changed.

[Dynamite Kid]

I wasnt saying his career was over, i simply asked where he'd go in the welterweight division... If Margarito beats him again, he'd be playing 2nd fiddle to him in the division...

You say Cintron is still one of the best in the division... all these guys are playing 2nd fiddle to Margarito. Just the way it is. Margaritos considered the best Welter at the minute, the rest of the guys are really in his shadows.

And please dont use my age to try and patronise me and my boxing knowledge... Fact is if Cotto losses again, I can't really see him getting any big money matches other than a potential fight with Pacquiao... Unless Margarito moves up to Light Middle.

Comparing Cotto to Cintron is idiotic. Cintron won a vacant title, because he fought a complete nobody and Cintron also had his fair share of troubles with journeyman like Jesse Feliciano,Teddy Reid.

Cotto is an a different level he is a 2 time world champ who has wins over Quintana a former champion Paulie Malignaggi,N'Dou,Mosley,Judah,Torres,Pinto and Maussa

To compare Cotto to Cintron is moronic. The only parallels between Cotto's and Cintron's career is they have both fought and lost to Marg.

[Ishy Aytan]

Don't go getting huffy, my man. I haven't patronised you or your knowledge, only expressed my opinion.

What about a fight with Berto somewhere down the road? a 3rd fight with Margarito may be in order if its a close fight. What if Paul Williams comes back down and dethrones Tony, there is another option. The boxing landscape is ALWAYS changing, opportunities will arise.

A Berto match will only truelly be worth it for Cotto maybe next year, or if Berto beats a top top welterweight, ie-Cintron or Quiantana.

Actually i can see Williams going down to fight Margarito... Theres more of a chance of Williams going down than Margarito moving up.

[Ishy Aytan]

Comparing Cotto to Cintron is idiotic. Cintron won a vacant title, because he fought a complete nobody and Cintron also had his fair share of troubles with journeyman like Jesse Feliciano,Teddy Reid.

Cotto is an a different level he is a 2 time world champ who has wins over Quintana a former champion Paulie Malignaggi,N'Dou,Mosley,Judah,Torres,Pinto and Maussa

To compare Cotto to Cintron is moronic. The only parallels between Cotto's and Cintron's career is they have both fought and lost to Marg.

You obviously are blind, i didnt compare Cintron to Cotto. Where have you seen me comparing their resume's...

I only compared their similarity and positions in the welterweight division after losses...

You've misread what i've written...

[Dynamite Kid]

You obviously are blind, i didnt compare Cintron to Cotto. Where have you seen me comparing their resume's...

I only compared their similarity and positions in the welterweight division after losses...

You've misread what i've written...

"Have we got another Cinton on our hands... Where does he go from there?"

Cintron was never in Cotto's position, Cintron held a portion of the title thats it, Cotto was arguably the 1st /2nd best fighter in the division and he has wins over former greats like Shane Mosley, Cintron has beaten nobody.

Cotto's landscape looks far more promising than Cintron's did after his loss to Margarito, because Cotto has proven he can hang at that level and Cintron has proved the opposite. Cotto has also proven that if he does lose to Marg he has far more ability than Cintron so he can come again regardless.

And as JAB5239 said the landscape of the division is changing all the time. Who is to say Marg can still make the weight this time next year ? or some other WW aint gonna come along and hand him an L , then they become the man to beat in the div.

[JAB5239]

A Berto match will only truelly be worth it for Cotto maybe next year, or if Berto beats a top top welterweight, ie-Cintron or Quiantana.

You are talking financially, no? Im one that hopes a fighter can make as much money as he can, but am more interested in him taking on all the best. Berto, Collazo, Cintron and other are just stepping stones to clearing out the division and proving who is most worthy to fight the best in the division. It will put some coin in his pocket (obviously less than a superfight), but more importantly it establishes him as a fighter willing to take on everyone. As a fan, that is much more important to me than cashing in on the biggest deal.

I also wouldn't rule out a Hatton fight should Ricky win or lose to Manny, and that is definetly a fight that would do some bank.

Actually i can see Williams going down to fight Margarito... Theres more of a chance of Williams going down than Margarito moving up.

Agreed. Margs is in his comfort zone. He isn't going to move till he has to.

[joseph5620]

It is these types of questions about fighters that drive me crazy about a lot of younger fans here. First off, you act like a loss to the best in the division, not pointing to you directly, (even after a valiant effort) is the end of a career. Two losses and many think the fighter is shot.

Cotto will be in the very top percentile of boxing money makers till he decides to call it quits. His style determines that, not his losses. Just like it did for Vargas, Gatti, Mayorga and plenty of others.

You compare him to Cintron. Kermit is still one of the best in the division with his only losses coming to the top dog at 147. Cotto is in the same boat yet even more highly thought of. If he loses its a set back, not a career ender.

All good points, Jab. Some people forget that a great fighter like Barrera lost twice to junior Jones but had a very successful hall of fame career after those losses. But as far as Cintron is concerned, I've never been impressed with him because he has never beaten any top fighters and he folded badly twice aginst Margarito.I don't know why some people are so impressed with him. Cotto is the real deal though.

[LatinoGloves]

No, if he loses to Margarito again, he will just be in the same position as Taylor, who's only 2 losses are to Pavlik. Their both still great fighters, styles make fights. And they've both been introduced to the style that they cant cope with. Cotto can still beat just about anybody out there...except Margarito

[williamhvx1]

I would not be suprise to see cotto vs de la hoya

[larryx]

if he loses to margo again..oh well..but cotto is 100 times better than kermit