Pacquiao's Adviser Prefers Cotto Next, Not Mayweather

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Bad decision either way. Floyd might jus counter and beat him. Cotto will hurt him.

[slicksouthpaw16]

They want straight forward fighters period and there is going to have to come a time where Pacquiao has to fight a pure boxer. When this time comes, he is going to have to win clearly, unlike the Marquez bouts. Otherwise this point will always be brought up by critics untill then.

I think the reason why they don't want Pacquiao to fight pure boxers is because he will have to take risks in order to find these opponents. That would be okay if he were still fighting at 130 where he is the stronger man and can take punches better. However if he has to go searching for an opponent in the ring he will leave himself open and now that he fights the big guys his physical disadvantages may show up. In his last three fights his physical strength hasn't been tested and won't be severely tested until he fights a boxer. Despite this I still think he looked very weak in the holds compared to Hatton and even looked uncomfortable times. Hatton landed one right hand which backed Pacquiao up and while it didn't hurt Manny he seemed surprised at the power in the shot. The more risks he take the more punishment he will take and against come forward fighters he doesn't have to take these risks as he can pick them off when they come in and fight the small mans fight. One could argue that pressure fighters are going to test his strength more than a boxer but that's only if they can walk through his punches. Roach obviously feels that with Pacquiao's speed and power Cotto won't be able to walk through his punches and therefore Pacquiao's strength and size won't be tested too much. However if he fights someone like Margarito, he will be able to walk through him and this is where Pacquiao may be exposed at the higher weights. I feel Roach sees the Cotto fight, while more difficult, similar to the Hatton fight. So basically, I think Roach is keeping Manny away from pure boxers and huge pressure fighters, so that his size and strength is not exposed at the higher weights.

Cotto out boxed Mosley and Judah both, who are one of the best boxers in the sport. He can box.

[handler000]

You never heard Floyd say,( Cotto fights for Arum and he would need to own his own promotional company first, promote himself like I do and make a name for himself?) When Cotto was selling double more tickets then Mayweather was or ever will on his own?

Cotto selling tickets, LOL!! Yes he sells in New York so does Duddy. Who has sold in back to back ppvs more than Floyd?? ANSWER: NO ONE. He is either worth watching to people or a hell of a businessman. Either way Cotto should learn from him.. Bring facts when you reply not delusions.

[lcheezy]

they know that floyd will spank thay ass so they'll go for cotto and win lose or draw pac makes some big money. and what is the difference to fight floyd later as appose to sooner? still be the same results. floyd will spank that ass.actually cotto will knock out pac. arum is a *******.

[winac]

Cotto out boxed Mosley and Judah both, who are one of the best boxers in the sport. He can box.

I know for a couple of rounds but he isn't a pure boxer. He can box using his jab but that's it. He has to plant his feet when he throws punches and he isn't a pure boxer. He will not box more than he will pressure

[boxingfan76]

i agree where do peple get that cotto is a brawler ?cotto can box very well hes a boxer /puncher cotto will whoooop pac!

[Tiozzo]

It's true that Cotto is a come forward guy, but he's smart in his approach and he doesn't come in like Hatton wide open. Not sure their logic is right about Cotto. He's a very good boxer. He will be the first good welter Mannny faces.

[handler000]

i agree where do peple get that cotto is a brawler ?cotto can box very well hes a boxer /puncher cotto will whoooop pac!

Yes. I noticed how well he boxed against Marg.

[Bhopreign]

i agree where do peple get that cotto is a brawler ?cotto can box very well hes a boxer /puncher cotto will whoooop pac!

Cotto was fighting to keep Marg off of him, that wasnt boxing, dont blame him though I think Marg was packing.

[TheSurgeonMDMPH]

I know for a couple of rounds but he isn't a pure boxer. He can box using his jab but that's it. He has to plant his feet when he throws punches and he isn't a pure boxer. He will not box more than he will pressure

Excellent observation! But he has to not only plant them but, water them, give them sunlight, and watch them grow! By that time a fighter like pbf would have touched him 1-2 times then left the garden. A fighter like ssm stood in front of him and ate those jabs all nite til he either gassed or got tired of that right hand bomb by ssm. This guy is so over rated. He is a good fighter no doubt but so over rated and from what I hear and witness at the scales, POORLY DISCIPLINED!