Roach Worried About Miguel Cotto's "Dirty Tactics"

[loui_ludwig]

Think harder then...I quote another poster (Cosmico) from two pages back:

"Roach got the ring size he wanted, the weight he wanted, the venue he wanted, the money he wanted, a rematch if pacmans loses wich is something that bob arum has always been against inmediate rematches, he is getting the judges he wanted and know he wants to choose the ref too?. I hope that cotto does come in top shape and beats Pac but I'm sure that they wil have an excuse too."

I would add that I am not mistaken the gloves being used are also the ones that Roach demanded (anybody can correct me if I am indeed wrong about that point)

I don't think ring size matters to Cotto. The weight issue, Pac is not a natural ww. The catchweight just make the fight even. The venue, you meaning Las Vegas, it always has been the venue for big fights. Oh, i guess you want them to fight in New York, a Cotto backyard. So what about rematche clause, i am pretty sure that if the fight was closed and Cotto losses, he would like to rematch Pac as soon as possible. The judges, Pac has no control over there. The gloves, Pac wears Reyes and so does Cotto, whats the big deal about that.

[loui_ludwig]

Cotto likes to body punch but what happens if he low blows numerous times even though it was unintentional? Should he not be penalize for it.

What happens if there is a clinch and Cotto just pick him up and slams him for no reason. And we know that Pac has been into unintentional headbutt before so Cotto should not take that as pure intentional. Why would Pac do that if he tends to take cuts also.

[Laborer]

Too bad, you chose Cotto as an opponent now you want to alter the rules of boxing? Who does Freddy Roach think he is? Gtfo with this bs, let the two warriors fight in the ring.

c'mon, low blow is low blow, it's been outlawed since Eve kicked Adam in the balls for being such a *****!

[tesla_power]

Think harder then...I quote another poster (Cosmico) from two pages back:

"Roach got the ring size he wanted, the weight he wanted, the venue he wanted, the money he wanted, a rematch if pacmans loses wich is something that bob arum has always been against inmediate rematches, he is getting the judges he wanted and know he wants to choose the ref too?. I hope that cotto does come in top shape and beats Pac but I'm sure that they wil have an excuse too."

I would add that I am not mistaken the gloves being used are also the ones that Roach demanded (anybody can correct me if I am indeed wrong about that point)

ring -- still 20X20 right. what has change? pls correct me if I'm wrong
gloves -- cleto, this actually favors cotto because of his power. pac need this just to make cotto feel his punches.
rematch -- ok. it would great for both sides as long as the match is competitive enough.
judges -- ??? never knew this.
venue -- it's neutral. If it is in the PI or MSG, then it would favor one side.
ref -- ??? last time I check, roach is against cortez but did they change the ref?
money -- it is a given that pac will get the lion's share but IMO 35 is low considering cotto is also a superstar in his own right. but cotto already conceded that.
weight -- ok. been done to death but cotto is just going 1lb. will wait fight night if this affects his performance but as of now, my view is that it won't. so weight will play on cotto's favor.
belt -- ok.

Most of the points you raised are just some alarms/concerns raised by Roach as he extremely vocal nowadays. I do not know if all of it are confirmed. It is an even fight if you ask me. I'll concede belt and money, the rest are ok. But to each his own. Good luck on your fighter.

[Samadafish]

Cotto shud just run in punch PAC in the nuts look at roach & tell him u know y u know y lol

[Larrysbird]

Roach is correct in his own right. Concern, there's no wrong about it. "five low blows" is definitely a concern in big fights like this one.

[DAN916]

He just does'nt want his guy getting smashed in the nutts because it's not fair.

Yea and we all know boxing is a fair sport lol

[DAN916]

Once again.. something Roach should of thought about before calling Cotto out.

[aether]

I can see Roach's concern, but you cannot change the rules just to suit him. Cotto himself has been the victim of guys coming in with their heads and slicing him up. I mean if Roach gets away with this request, Cotto could also put one in saying if Manny darts in throwing the left hand recklessly and headbutts him causing a cut, should Manny be disqualified? The whole idea is preposterous.

Boxing is a brutal sport. Everyone involved knows the risks. The referee determines then what action to take from their existing playbook. The same rules apply to Manny and Cotto. You cannot have tailored rules or conditions for a particular fighter. Once the bell rings, everything is to be considered equal. Manny is awesome, but Roach is really starting to annoy me. Cotto is already facing a handicap with the weight. Just let the guys fight.

i agree with everything, except the bolded part.

the weight is in cotto's favor.

[MANGLER]

Pac can negate this **** by not fightin in close. Only way he can win.