Miguel Cotto's Return Eyed For June in New York

[Fistic]

Cotto needs more time than 6 months.

I agree 100%. I hope he considers an extended vacation longer than 6 months in consideration of the massive amounts of scar tissue he has in his face-- evident in the last fight. If he doesn't, he will enter every fight with that handicap. He should also take this time to seriously consider getting a new corner. I don't care what anyone says-- it is never too late to improve...

[Iceta]

I just hope that Cotto doesn't fight Castillo. Because if he does, he's gonna get bashed by me. I'm suprised that Cotto isn't being mentioned as JMM's next opponent. You would think Arum would jump on that. JMM doesn't punch as hard as Pacquiao at Welterweight, and there is no guarantee that Hatton is coming out of retirement. So in that case, the biggest fight out there for Cotto if Margarito doesn't get his license back is with JMM. Toss up fight to me.

[Boxing Scene]

I just hope that Cotto doesn't fight Castillo. Because if he does, he's gonna get bashed by me. I'm suprised that Cotto isn't being mentioned as JMM's next opponent. You would think Arum would jump on that. JMM doesn't punch as hard as Pacquiao at Welterweight, and there is no guarantee that Hatton is coming out of retirement. So in that case, the biggest fight out there for Cotto if he doesn't get his license back is with JMM. Toss up fight to me.

Cotto would walk all over JMM, not even a close competative fight. If no punching Mayweather can put him on his ass then Cotto will utterly destroy him.

[Iceta]

Cotto would walk all over JMM, not even a close competative fight. If no punching Mayweather can put him on his ass then Cotto will utterly destroy him.

What if Cotto lets the fight go a few rounds and gasses out? JMM has 12 round stamina unlike Cotto does, and I could see him outboxing Cotto. The uppercuts that Cotto would get tagged with would accumulate.

[aztecadq]

Cotto needs more time than 6 months.

Agreed !! two really bad beatings within the last 16 - 17 months or so. He needs a long lay off so not only his body can heal, but his mind. I respect Cotto as a boxer and a warrior. He has shown alot of guts these past years. A true sportsman and a fighter. I only hope he can regain what he has lost and not rush back into things. I would hate to see what happened to Vargas happen to him. Take all the time you need Cotto and then come back full strength!

[RRICAN]

cotto will be back ok, i hope he dont go nutz in PR (drinking and ****)

[..WaRSpencE..]

Cotto needs to fight in Vegas more often..and stop that NYC PR Parade ****..his 2 biggest stages outside of New York has been his worst..

I wish he would just fight Mosley in Staples..

[jetgeomcx]

In My personal opinion I would like to see Cotto fight a light fisted opponent with no punching power and with 10 oz gloves. He needs to do as much possible to let that face heal and avoid it from getting it swollen again.

I agree with those who have post here that Collazo could be the right fighter for Cotto's comeback. Collazo doesn't have much power however will make Cotto earn the W and probably gain his confidence back and at the same time Cotto will be facing a recognized fighter. Probably not a level A fighter but very close.

i can't agree that cotto should be fyting b level boxers.
gain his confidence back??
cotto is a warrior, he believes in himself.
it is degrading for someone like him to be given soft fyts to make him "regain his confidence".
i would like him to challenge mosley-berto winner.
he was beaten by a better man that nyt.
so be it,.... but he should move on and do not look back!

he should rest and heal for now....
get a good trainer....
and then train hard....

[SceneSpectator!]

Cotto should fight at least to a top fighter who would suffer the same fate as his, as confidence boaster to his career! Fight the loser of Mosley-Berto to start with, before fighting the champion for titles!

[Beater_of_ass]

He needs to take a year off, fight in Nov/Dec again of next year against not a tune-up but a tough, but winnable fight. If Collazo or Castillo is around that would be a perfect fight, maybe even Mosley II depending on how his bout with Berto goes, or possibly even Berto. He badly needs to let his body heal, before stepping into the ring again IMO. Perhaps even get some surgery to help the swelling ala Gatti. Margarito really softened him up not much other than time and/or surgery is going to help.

If he took a good year off, stood in decent shape though, maybe walk around at 170, fight one of the multiple options out there and then rematch Marg in MSG in 2011. If he were to win that fight he's right back into elite level and possibly Manny II, or Mayweather match. Again all depending on how a lot of stuff plays out, but without a doubt fighting in June again is just too early. Especially considering he needs to restructure his corner, if he can get Steward, Roach or Evangelista back he'd be in solid shape. I'm not sure how well he would do with Nacho... but it certainly can't be anything but an improvement over his current trainer.