If you were Miguel Cotto: Who you fight next? Why?

[Da Boxer]

If you were Miguel Cotto: Who you fight next? Why?

There was a thread asking who you want Cotto to fight but I feel that it was an incomplet question so I decided to start a new thread.

Now, I ask this: If you were Miguel, who would you fight next and why? Succession?

I believe that Miguel should go for:

1. Canelo: He will unify the belts and also be awarded the prestigious Ring Belt. It will demonstrate that he can beat a younger/stronger fighter (even know he will be criticized for fighting an inexperience fighter).

2. Martirosyan, Lara or Kirkland: Defending and winning against the belt against a top tier 154lbs will solidify him as complete 154LBS.

3. Bundrage: If victorious and crown as the undisputed unified champion will place him as a likely first time ballot selectee to the HOF and as by-product rank as a solid top 10 P4P. Most importantly, having 4 belts will make him the most wanted guy by either FMJr or PAC.

At this point, Cotto will be able to draw on one of the biggest purse/fight of modern boxing (other than a Pac/FMJr).

4. PAC or FMJr.: If, and only if Miguel were to be victorious against PAC or FMJr., how would you see him? What would be his legacy? Will he be considered an P4P ATG?

[Slyboots]

If I were Cotto I sure as **** wouldn't have #2 and 3 as an option at all. My options would be:

1.) Pacquiao
2.) Mayweather
3.) Canelo.

The only reason you need is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

[borikua]

I would go for Canelo no doubt.

1. Money - PPV
2. PR vs Mex theme
3. the winner would be the #1 guy at 154
4. winner could get floyd or Manny next.

[mushahadeen]

I would fight Sergio Martinez. You won't make a lot of $$$ because he has no fanbase but it's an easy win and sets up a possible fight with JCC JR.

Another option is Manny Pacquiao at 154. Every LB above 145 helps Miguel Cotto.

[freedom213]

If you were Miguel Cotto: Who you fight next? Why?

There was a thread asking who you want Cotto to fight but I feel that it was an incomplet question so I decided to start a new thread.

Now, I ask this: If you were Miguel, who would you fight next and why? Succession?

I believe that Miguel should go for:

1. Canelo: He will unify the belts and also be awarded the prestigious Ring Belt. It will demonstrate that he can beat a younger/stronger fighter (even know he will be criticized for fighting an inexperience fighter).

2. Martirosyan, Lara or Kirkland: Defending and winning against the belt against a top tier 154lbs will solidify him as complete 154LBS.

3. Bundrage: If victorious and crown as the undisputed unified champion will place him as a likely first time ballot selectee to the HOF and as by-product rank as a solid top 10 P4P. Most importantly, having 4 belts will make him the most wanted guy by either FMJr or PAC.

At this point, Cotto will be able to draw on one of the biggest purse/fight of modern boxing (other than a Pac/FMJr).

4. PAC or FMJr.: If, and only if Miguel were to be victorious against PAC or FMJr., how would you see him? What would be his legacy? Will he be considered an P4P ATG?

Best fight for him right now = Money and potential enhancement for his career

That IMO is Mayweather. Why? Because Cotto has the weapons and skills to make that fight a lot closer than people give him credit and if he is able to pull of the win or even make it a close fight he greatly increases his name and future PPV value. Even if he loses (unless it is a Gatti style loss he walks away in a very similar position with many if the same fight options that he had before a Mayweather fight.

[Bombs]

Canelo for a tuneup against another Pac fight and if he wins that one go after Mayweather since with a victory he would become an attractive fight for Floyd.

[LeG00N]

P4P ATG?


.... I'd fight Martinez

[EdMon917]

Canelo or Mayweather are the best options. Fight Mayweather before he goes to jail: Make big money. Win or lose fight Canelo afterwards: another big money fight. From there he can either try and unify the division or retire.
A Sergio Martinez fight would be great but it's the toughest challenge out there and doesn't bring in any money. If anything fight Chavez JR for the real Middleweight title since he has it. That would mean he would have to wait for JR and sit out a little longer.
So it can be Mayweather, Canelo, K9, or Martirosyan for his first fight of the year. Then he can go ahead and fight Pacquiao, Chavez JR, or any of the other options left over from the first part.

[Da Boxer]

If I were Cotto I sure as **** wouldn't have #2 and 3 as an option at all. My options would be:

1.) Pacquiao
2.) Mayweather
3.) Canelo.

The only reason you need is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

I see what you are saying. Should he "tune-up" with Canelo first? Then, why not go for K9's belt as well...then fight Pac or May?

I would go for Canelo no doubt.

1. Money - PPV
2. PR vs Mex theme
3. the winner would be the #1 guy at 154
4. winner could get floyd or Manny next.

Agree. Canelo should be the first fight.

I would fight Sergio Martinez. You won't make a lot of $$$ because he has no fanbase but it's an easy win and sets up a possible fight with JCC JR.

Another option is Manny Pacquiao at 154. Every LB above 145 helps Miguel Cotto.

Well, Sergio will be a very good fight but its a dangerous one. May not be what Migel wants right now.

Best fight for him right now = Money and potential enhancement for his career

That IMO is Mayweather. Why? Because Cotto has the weapons and skills to make that fight a lot closer than people give him credit and if he is able to pull of the win or even make it a close fight he greatly increases his name and future PPV value. Even if he loses (unless it is a Gatti style loss he walks away in a very similar position with many if the same fight options that he had before a Mayweather fight.

Ill love to see a FMJr. vs Cotto fight, but Cotto should tune against a younger may be stronger, who has some hand speed. I belive that Canelo meet that challenge. If Miguel come out with the win, and if is a very solid one like a stoppage, should be enough to lure...or scare FMJr.

Canelo for a tuneup against another Pac fight and if he wins that one go after Mayweather since with a victory he would become an attractive fight for Floyd.

Great option. Who will be a more dificult chanllenge?

PAC or FMJr.?

P4P ATG?


.... I'd fight Martinez

Dont you belive that if Cotto were to come out with the victory on the fights I listed 1-4 he will be considered as a P4P ATG? Will would be easily the #1 or 2 P4P, unified all the belts and with victories over some of the best P4P in modern history.

Those are some significat wins. So, if you feel that's not enough, what would you add? Fight and defeat Sergio? Miguel coming out victorious on 1-4, he could fight Sergio by mid 2013 and coming out with W or L will have the full resume to retire and with all the credentials for first ballot HOF selection and P4P ATG consideration. Having done so at age 33. YOUNG!

Canelo or Mayweather are the best options. Fight Mayweather before he goes to jail: Make big money. Win or lose fight Canelo afterwards: another big money fight. From there he can either try and unify the division or retire.
A Sergio Martinez fight would be great but it's the toughest challenge out there and doesn't bring in any money. If anything fight Chavez JR for the real Middleweight title since he has it. That would mean he would have to wait for JR and sit out a little longer.
So it can be Mayweather, Canelo, K9, or Martirosyan for his first fight of the year. Then he can go ahead and fight Pacquiao, Chavez JR, or any of the other options left over from the first part.

I belive that FMJr. started his sentense this week.....but I could mistaken or you mean AFTER he gets out?

Agree on Sergio being a tough challenge. CJr. is an option, I belive he is way too big for Miguel and could be a difficult fight.

[BTF]

What about Alvarez?