Pac wants to contest Cotto’s title/ Cotto insists that it should be a Non Title!

[MakeDamnSure]

As I just reported, Bob Arum has twice told WBO president Francisco “Paco" Valcarcel that Pacman wants to contest Cotto’s title in their bout. As I also reported, it’s Cotto who is balking and saying through his attorney that it should be a non title match.

"First, the boxing community will be able to witness if Manny Pacquiao can continue to thrive and succeed in his heretofore impossible journey. Starting out at a mere 106 lb., the "Pacman" is vying for Cotto's welterweight belt. For Manny, that represents an astonishing 7th title in his 7th weight class. Among the all-time greats who have ever laced on the boxing gloves, no one in the entire history of the sport has ever attained such a feat (Oscar de la Hoya is the only other fighter to win 6 titles in 6 weight classes). Not Muhammad Ali. Not Rocky Marciano. Not Roberto Duran. Not Jack Dempsey."

I can't say the seventh weight class is a big deal in a boxing world which used to from flyweight at 112 pounds on up to seven other classes including heavyweight. In today's more the merrier world, there are world champs at 106, 108, 112 and 115 pounds before you even get to bantamweight.

http://www.examiner.com/x-5699-NY-Boxing-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Along-the-beltway-Pacquiao-Cotto-value-those-straps

[Animalistic]

Pacquiao agreed to fight Cotto and one of the stipulations was no belt on the line. They can cry all they want but no title will be on the line unlles they pay Cotto more money.

[FLYBOY]

if it isn't at 147, it's not fair to be putting the title on the line.

[Sir Tom Jones]

Cotto should put his title on the line.

[KILLA RIGHT]

Cotto would be willing to as long as it's at 147. Pac needsto stop complaining and make up his mind

[..WaRSpencE..]

Make it 55-45 and Cotto's belt will be put on the line!..

[ericsantos]

Hey make it 50/50 and Cotto may be willing to put title on the line or make it at 147

[Doctor_Tenma]

Pacquiao, you want the belt? 147!

[savorduhflavor]

Cotto's being ******. Does he think he's still gonna be considered a champ if he loses to Pac? Just man up and put the belt on the line. It's just a belt. His name and popularity will help him score fights if he loses, not the ****** belt.

[larry x]

145 + 65/35=no way in hell cotto's title is on the line..that wouldnt be fair at all..you wanna challenge the champ...play by the champs rules