Realistically, Canelo needs one more fight to set-up a Cotto Super Fight

[El Chicano]

how can you possibly think that Alvarez's defense is as good as Margaritos? I dont usualyl bother with punchstat numbers, but Cintron only landed 14% of his punches against Alvarez. Cintron might not be prime, but damn. Alvarez clearly has much better defense than Margarito ever did.


If I were Alvarez or his management, I would fight Bundrage, and pick up another belt. Shouldnt be too tough a fight, since Bundrage is basically just holding the strap hostage anyway and is pretty old. It would be a good stay busy fight, and plus be fairly legitimate since hes picking up an alphabet belt. and hey, might be a good learning experience, since Bundrage has been around for a while and has a different sort of style.

Then there would be almost all the belts on the line if Cotto-Alvarez happens.

Bundrage would be a good "stepping stone" type opponent and bring added benefit because of the belt he holds. And that type of matchup is a very realistic supporting bout to a major PPV main event.

Canelo vs Bundrage on the undercard of Mayweather vs whoever on May 5th would be ideal. That may be the fight to set up a Cotto showdown. Too bad Bob Arum stands in the way.

[El Chicano]

Canelo is not ready for Mayweather. If he can beat a guy like Cotto, then that fight should be explored, and still only because his enormous popularity makes it lucrative.

[LeG00N]

Canelo just beat stopped Cintron
Cotto just got saved from Margarito



the timing is perfect

[El Chicano]

Canelo just beat stopped Cintron
Cotto just got saved from Margarito



the timing is perfect

Hmmm maybe, just jump straight to it on Cinco de Mayo or the eve of the Puerto Rican Day parade. But I'd still like to see Canelo wow us against a higher level of opposition first.

[KickAzz]

if ginger wants to fight cotto, he'll have to fight someone with good footwork and movement.

[El Chicano]

if ginger wants to fight cotto, he'll have to fight someone with good footwork and movement.

I agree.......