~NSB Posters: Is Arum leading Cotto into a trap vs. Foreman?~

[Biolink]

I wouldn't put his past him.

[RL_GMA]

I doubt it. Even if Foreman does win, he's not going to turn into a Superstar overnight. Foreman doesn't have a fraction of the fanbase Cotto has. From a business standpoint, it's just ****** to think that way. Cotto's a proven draw while Foreman is a good technical boxer who lacks power (something that DOESN'T sell). If Cotto wins in impressive fashion, talks of him fighting other top fighters automatically begins. Foreman winning is a step up but it doesn't put Foreman over the top (unless he somehow KO's the **** out of Cotto which stemming from his competition doesn't seem likely for Foreman).

It's a win/win either way for Bob and Top Rank, but I think it's a bit of a stretch to say that he's purposely wanting Yuri to beat Cotto. Bob and Foreman are both ***s, but Bob is about his business and Cotto along with Pacquiao have been his biggest ticket sellers. The crowd at Yankee stadium will more than prove that.