~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 stupid 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 Jews, 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.