Floyd Mayweather: "I Only Want One Person, Pacquiao...Why Is He Duckin' And Dodgin'

[jrosales13]

I don't know why you left to get your grub on when you were eating good in this thread. However, if there is any fighter, based on past and present credentials, who deserves another shot at redemption it's Miguel Cotto. I know he has little chance of beating either Mayweather or the ducker who will remain nameless. But you could say the same for pretty much every opponent not named Martinez. Cotto is a big name, has exorcized his demons and although well past his best, is still formidable, has taken on the best opponent available more often than not and dammit is one of the sport's few good guys. Margarito may have been shot but it took a lot for Cotto to face that demon and he deserves to be commended. He wouldn't be my preference but if the fight we all want doesn't occur, Miguel Cotto isn't a bad consolation prize.

The problem with the fight that at this stage where Cotto is at. Because, even though he faced his demons one can't take away that Marg was done. That this should not be a PPV fight cuz' of the stage Cotto is at. If it was on HBO fine. But, Cotto has such a name and a following and Floyd being the brand that he is. This will of course would be on PPV and just the thought of it...Yuck!!!

[jrosales13]

He's a great fighter depending on his opponent's approach, once his opponent employs movement...his greatness greatly deteriorates and frustration kicks in. Not any boxer or contender, I wouldn't say that, but Cotto can box well enough to pull it off in my opinion.

I disagree, Cotto is not JMM he's not as skilled nor is a smart enough. I mean he can do a Mosley and frustrate Pac and make Pac look like blah but lose the majority of the round in the process. And, Cotto is still strong left handed fighter. His right hand is inconsistent, that's what you need with Pac. He defense is very leaky still. Where he can get hit, stamina still an issue. Pac speed with the weird angles would still be an issue. I honestly don't think at any weight they fight in can Cotto beat Pac.

[IMDAZED]

The problem with the fight that at this stage where Cotto is at. Because, even though he faced his demons one can't take away that Marg was done. That this should not be a PPV fight cuz' of the stage Cotto is at. If it was on HBO fine. But, Cotto has such a name and a following and Floyd being the brand that he is. This will of course would be on PPV and just the thought of it...Yuck!!!

True that. Cotto is not the Cotto of 2007. Or 08. And so on. Maybe he's learned a few things lately but he's been in a lot of wars. Definitely not a PPV fight in terms of matchup. Unfortunately for Floyd, neither is Alvarez for that matter. The cupboard is bare. And if those are the options, I'd rather have Cotto. And so would Floyd probably because that fight does big numbers and sends Arum to his grave. I'll watch. But I won't pay.

[jrosales13]

True that. Cotto is not the Cotto of 2007. Or 08. And so on. Maybe he's learned a few things lately but he's been in a lot of wars. Definitely not a PPV fight in terms of matchup. Unfortunately for Floyd, neither is Alvarez for that matter. The cupboard is bare. And if those are the options, I'd rather have Cotto. And so would Floyd probably because that fight does big numbers and sends Arum to his grave. I'll watch. But I won't pay.

I agree, I rather Floyd fight Cotto than Alvarez. Like you I will watch but not Pay.

[Doctor_Tenma]

I agree but I think his flaws can't really be changed. He gets winded, lacks great defense and his chin is up and down. He may be better against Pacquiao but ultimately those flaws would be his undoing again, I think.

Possibly, again I wouldn't be surprised by any outcome. Pacquiao's strongest attributes in my opinion was his ability to punch from weird angles, and he hasn't been successful in doing that recently. I remember he hurt Marquez with some of the weirdest punches I've ever seen. It's looking harder and harder for him to pull off those moves and Pacquiao has nothing else to sit on once those attributes become average at best. Pretty soon his lack of fundamentals are gonna get exposed by lesser fighters than Marquez, I mean Mosley's old ass did it. At this point I'm like, what else is there to see? You know, even Cotto who's been through many wars has more to sit on than Pacquiao

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Possibly, again I wouldn't be surprised by any outcome. Pacquiao's strongest attributes in my opinion was his ability to punch from weird angles, and he hasn't been successful in doing that recently. I remember he hurt Marquez with some of the weirdest punches I've ever seen. It's looking harder and harder for him to pull off those moves and Pacquiao has nothing else to sit on once those attributes become average at best. Pretty soon his lack of fundamentals are gonna get exposed by lesser fighters than Marquez, I mean Mosley's old ass did it. At this point I'm like, what else is there to see? You know, even Cotto who's been through many wars has more to sit on than Pacquiao

Yeah, you make some interesting points. But the ducker is still fast and powerful and Cotto is still Cotto but older. I don't know, maybe it's closer but I'm still wondering what happens when he gets tagged with a big, fast left. He may just crumble. If he can stay disciplined - and maintain his stamina - he can win a decision. Those are two huge ifs.

[Kagami Taiga]

I agree but I think his flaws can't really be changed. He gets winded, lacks great defense and his chin is up and down. He may be better against Pacquiao but ultimately those flaws would be his undoing again, I think.

this is what i think. cotto definitely can box. in spurts. his flaws always seem to keep him from excercising that gameplan. he gets hit a few times, gets a little winded, and he totally abandons his game plan and he starts looking really bad. its at those times where his flaws are greatest.

[Kagami Taiga]

ill say this tho, even tho i dont like either of the fights, id rather see floyd/cotto over pac/cotto. weve already seen pac fight cotto, and it wasnt close, there really is no need for a rematch unless cotto does something drastic like beat a top guy. and pac needs to step up n fight bradley if he aint gonna fight floyd. i doubt he does that tho at this poiint. i think they are gonna work even harder to make him look good for the rest of his career after the last jmm fight. and bradley is definitely not gonna be an easy fight for him.

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ill say this tho, even tho i dont like either of the fights, id rather see floyd/cotto over pac/cotto. weve already seen pac fight cotto, and it wasnt close, there really is no need for a rematch unless cotto does something drastic like beat a top guy. and pac needs to step up n fight bradley if he aint gonna fight floyd. i doubt he does that tho at this poiint. i think they are gonna work even harder to make him look good for the rest of his career after the last jmm fight. and bradley is definitely not gonna be an easy fight for him.

The great avoider is going to have to move mountains in order to regain credibility. I don't want to see his shamed self against anybody, at this point.

[Doctor_Tenma]

Manny's gonna look like one cheap ********** once Arum is done with him and if the mega fight is ever made, Floyd will treat him as such. At this point only careful match making can save him, that's if Arum has any interest in saving Mayweather-Pacquiao.