Cotto Does Not Agree With The WBO's Weight Stance

[coufsax]

Better than JMM? NO Way! DLH In his prime would beat the hell out of Clottey. Diaz Hatton,,,Clottey I think would beat. Im a fan of Clottey too. Cotto IMO Didnt beat Clottey. I had Clottey up by a point. A gift win...again!

Quartey almost beat DLH, Clottey beats prime DLH by UD if he doesn't get KD, JMM is better but at this stage of his career and in 147 Clottey kills JMM.

[MANGLER]

Pac ain't even a ****in WW Cotto. Just put up the belt and KO the lil guy.

[Gabilan]

This sounds like it came from the boxing Gods! lol ...You cant hit a nail on the head better than this . But im sure some moron is gonna try to argue it and look ******. If Cotto losses wanna bet he will fight for the Vacant IBF title...and hes not even in the Rankings in that division! lol

Be serious now. If Pac walks away you know Cotto will mostly likely fight Berto while Mosley and Pac try to reach an agreement - which only seems easy to make b/c the two sides aren't even talking to each other: Once negotiations start it will become just as problematic as these, if not more so. That's just Pac's handler's M.O.

And Cotto only has two years left in his career so you know its all big money winners from now on. And please don't refer to organization rankings, they are a total joke in every sense of the word.

More importantly, you know that by facetiously disparaging Cotto's solid career you are undermining the value of Pac's possible victory right? That's the problem with many Pac fans, everybody is garbage except Pac and to have a conversation is to reduce oneself to personal attacks. Why don't Pac's fans live up to the fighter's example and show some respect.


PS: And btw, that IBF title is not vacant. It is now held by Hlatshwayo. Just making that correction.

[traveler]

let's say pac wins the title at the 145lb limit. will he keep it or give it up? i believe he would give it up because all his title defenses would have to be at 145lbs. I don't think this would fly to well with his challengers --- but money talks and if enough money is thrown down the challengers would fight at that weight. This would create a quasi new weight division --- specifically for pac.

Now with that said, pac giving up the title, Cotto could then fight for the vacant title and be champion again fighting at 147lbs. cotto would not like this situation understandingly, but that's what it may come down to. i am looking forward to a great fight l

[Xcusemymood]

I'm a huge Miguel Cotto fan but this is getting ridiculous. The man is a professional boxer, he should know that a fight at 145lbs is still within the welterweight range. Of course he's going to have to pay a fee if his title is up for it, I can't see why he's making such a big deal out of it. He's paid fees before.

Having said that, the WBO are greedy bastards, and if Cotto is not defending his title, per the contract he is citing, then they shouldn't be trying to make him pay anything.

What I find somewhat interesting, is that Cotto mentions a "rough draft" of contract and not a "final" version.

I also don't see why Cotto is making a big fuss if Arum indeed will cover those fees.
I think he should put his belt on the line. Pacquiao will be his biggest pay day and beating him will open more doors for him in terms of future big fights, like the winner of Floyd vs. Marquez.
And even if does end up losing the fight, it's not like he won't get a shot at another title. Mosley, Berto are still there at welterweight for him.

Clearly, you arent comprehending what is going on.

[SAN D13GO VILLAN]

Stick to your guns Cotto! If Paquiao wants to fight for the title then you should be able to come in at 147 were your most comfortable.

[Xcusemymood]

he was already p4p when he beat dlh...lol come on man, you got no win here!!!
Funny...i dont recall a loss to jmm! Ohhhhh in yoooour opinion !!!!

Ssm...has said at whatever catchweight or ww or whatever it takes...he fight and beat manny. Ssm words!

Past prime hatton...funny you mention this...before the hatton /pac fight nobody said hatton was past prime. What it is, is nobody wants to give pac credit for any fight. Thats called haters! Like yourself. Hatton was at is best at 140.hatton was a real threat at 140. Mayweatheer kod hatton what if manny struggles....man all the gossip...but nobody said hatton was washed up. Manny destroyed him ...quick! Get over it..pacquiao is the best fighter in the world.

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Greatest fan-boy in the world

[TOBYLEE1]

Cotto's not standing up for anybody he made his name fighting for vacant belts against no name opposition. he benefited most out of all modern fighters with these corrupt sanctioning system. So to say that he's standing up where on other hand he's willing to call himself a "world champion" after beating pinto and jennings is just plain laughable

I guess when he fought Mosley and Clottey it doesn't count

[FLY TY]

Pac ain't even a ****in WW Cotto. Just put up the belt and KO the lil guy.

that's what i say.....either put up the belt, or continue fighting for your moral victory and bow out, and pass up the payday too....dumb mu****a

[TOBYLEE1]

Better than JMM? NO Way! DLH In his prime would beat the hell out of Clottey. Diaz Hatton,,,Clottey I think would beat. Im a fan of Clottey too. Cotto IMO Didnt beat Clottey. I had Clottey up by a point. A gift win...again!

Funny that you give your opinion on the Clottey fight. In my opinion Pac lost the first fight against JMM