Something I thought about when looking back on the Cotto/Margarito Face off

[freedom213]

that was a loaded question by Max, Cotto kept it real Margarito is a ****** who obviously just put his boxing career above his wife and anything else in his life.

[Paclan]

we're all gonna die sooner or later, I'd rather go out a G and not a *****.

[Russian Crushin]

Anybody who says they are "willing to die in the ring" is an idiot

Especially when its a completely 1 sided beat down

[Roja's480]

i got margs again in this fight, i like cotto but what he said sounded like he wanted the fans to know that he might quit in this fight too and for no one to be surprised if it does happen

[Specialist6]

That would be very irresponsible of cotto if he would said I would die in the ring. As a family man that is selfish because if you do die in the ring you sadden your family and leave them with all the burden so, why take that chance. Yes its boxing but, it gets to point when you getting your ass whipped like cotto was why continue. Marg could have lost a eye and he is proud wow dude. I am not knocking on Marg but, these two are different people so, you cant expect them to think the same. Boxing shouldn't be a reason a person die and if anyone thinks that's ok well all I can say to you is God Bless You.......

[catalinul]

What Cotto said was the truth.

That in boxing circles it's not ''politically correct'' is another matter.But deep down all boxers think like that.

And it's not like Cotto hasn't taken punishment in his career.

[frosty-g]

i think pretty much anybody and everybody would agree with cotto that there is no point dying in the ring if there is a way out of it by quitting. you'd be mad not to agree. however, some people are that little bit mad, and i think margarito is one of them which makes him pretty damn dangerous- to his opponent and ultimately to himself.
i think a large part of the thing with the face off is psychological and trying to get an edge that way, which is why kellerman made a big point of asking cotto's opinion on this subject. it's a bit like a staredown- does anyone honestly think staring at someone more than they stare at you means you're a better boxer? no, but what it can do is give a psychological edge.
i think margarito played the game well (he probably means it too, the nutter) but cotto seemed a little bit shook up.