1b difference Vs Manny when Cotto fought Clottey

[shogunn]

yeah, cotto should stick to his guns and have Manny back out. Then he'll miss out on the biggest payday of his career while Manny could fight Mosley who said he's even willing to go down near 140 to meet Roach and Manny.

Manny could also have mega fights with JMM, and Floyd. Alot of people would rather see this including me. Id like to see Cotto try to play hardball, then he'll be stuck with Berto and Maybe margarito again on Free HBO. We'll see who's the #1 draw.

[Technical_Skill]

I have to agree with this, If Cottos belt is on the line it should be at welterweight

I was just gonna say that also.

[The_Demon]

i really dont see the need for catchweight fights in general,especially when a title is on the line its ridiculous

[bunce101]

yeah, cotto should stick to his guns and have Manny back out. Then he'll miss out on the biggest payday of his career while Manny could fight Mosley who said he's even willing to go down near 140 to meet Roach and Manny.

Manny could also have mega fights with JMM, and Floyd. Alot of people would rather see this including me. Id like to see Cotto try to play hardball, then he'll be stuck with Berto and Maybe margarito again on Free HBO. We'll see who's the #1 draw.

we all knock Mosley is willing but would Pacquaio be? I dont see Arum letting this happen

[Technical_Skill]

And again, Cotto is the bigger fighter. Everyone thinks he should have the advantage over a smaller fighter is beyond me. Maybe everyone thinks Manny is just that much better of a boxer than Cotto.

Yeah, but lets be honest, Pre margarito manny wouldnt have been allowed to piss in the same toliet as cotto, let alone fight him, one of the main reasons this fight is happening is people are ******** on cotto being finished.

[shogunn]

Again, i dont agree with the way weight limits are being abused, but the fact is, 1 pound extra weight loss for cotto isnt gonna change the fact he will outweigh manny quite a bit on fight night, wether the fight is at 145 or 147, manny will come in at about 148 and cotto nearly 160.

right, so clearly it's obvious that It wouldnt be fair to Manny to have Cotto weigh in at 147 during the fight.

[shogunn]

Yeah, but lets be honest, Pre margarito manny wouldnt have been allowed to piss in the same toliet as cotto, let alone fight him, one of the main reasons this fight is happening is people are ******** on cotto being finished.

First time Ive heard that.

Post ODLH/Hatton is the reason why alot of people think Manny has a good chance of beating Cotto.

[Technical_Skill]

right, so clearly it's obvious that It wouldnt be fair to Manny to have Cotto weigh in at 147 during the fight.

Even if he weighs in at 141,142,143,144,145,146,147 147.02225.....


Cotto is still gonna re hydrate and come into the fight weight more than pac, a 1 pound difference in the post fight weigh in doesnt change that.

If the fight happens, cotto is gonna outweigh him on fight night, that cant be avoided.

[The_Demon]

he is fighting the WW champion
for the WW title
but not fighting at the WW limit
its not right imo

[shogunn]

Even if he weighs in at 141,142,143,144,145,146,147 147.02225.....


Cotto is still gonna re hydrate and come into the fight weight more than pac, a 1 pound difference in the post fight weigh in doesnt change that.

Roach and Manny are being generous. But if nothing changes on the rehydration, maybe Cotto shouldve came in less than 145 like how Roach wanted it. Like you said, 141 wouldnt have made a difference. Just a few days ago there were cotto fans arguing to death that 144 was going to kill Cotto, they said he didnt have the training regiment that rivals Benard Hopkins to pull off losing 3lbs.

Either way, the point is moot. 145 isnt killing Cotto and roach isnt trying to weight drain anyone, just make the fight fair.