Cotto response to Sergio Martinez

[B.U.R.N.E.R]

Perro?

Son you have me confused.

You said Martinez doesn't bring anything but it sure did with Chavez Jr. huh? I mean all those 600k PPVs were just Jr right?

Cotto hasn't even fought a top 5 154 pounder, he won't ever get near the #1 guy at a higher weight.

Yes. Junior is a star. Why I dont know but he is. I dont think that PPV did big numbers because of Martinez.

[AP♠]

Perro?

Son you have me confused.

You said Martinez doesn't bring anything but it sure did with Chavez Jr. huh? I mean all those 600k PPVs were just Jr right?

Cotto hasn't even fought a top 5 154 pounder, he won't ever get near the #1 guy at a higher weight.

I'd like to know why Trout isn't a top jr MW to you

[jvsnypes]

Cotto has never been a scared fighter. He has fought some of the best. How many fighters can say they fought Mosley, Judah, Malinnagi, Pacquiao, Margarita, and Mayweather. He's fought ****ers and slick boxers, not just fighters that would make him look good. At the end of the day, I have more respect for him and his career choices than Floyd and Manny. I just think he's at a point in his career that he's about to retire and is looking for the biggest paydays. You have to give him respect for fighting a young lion like Trout. That is not a guaranteed win. Actually, I would fight Sergio next in MSG for the undisputed Middleweight Championship of the World. That would be exciting. Then, for his last fight, face Alverez. Makes sense to me.

[jtcs1981]

First, consider what he is saying. He is shutting up haters saying that he wont fight Martinez. When Martinez offer the fight, he had the rematch against Tony lined up and the mega fight with Mayweather. The rematch against Tony was based on the options provided by Top Rank. It was the best possible financial offer made by them. The Floyd fight, obviously a better option than Martinez financially, considering that Cotto was already a free agent.

Now he is fighting a top 5 SWW/LMW. It was his choice. He could chose K9 who is limited, however Fantastic finds his way to hate on the choice. Was Martinez available for December? NO. Even with no injuries Dibella and Sampson are saying that he will only fight twice a year. Canelo was not an option for December. Being the diva that kid, he wouldnt fight Cotto in his backyard.

C
hoosing Trout makes sense for him for two reasons. First, his BS title. For some fighters that BS is important. That gives Cotto leverage for negotiation with GBP and Canelo. Now that Cotto dont have the financing of TR and their guarantee, he needs leverage. But some idiots around here cant see that.

Second reason in choosing Trout is that the guy is a taller, rangier southpaw. He dont fight like Sergio, but those are Sergio attribute if a fights get done. Why is it hard for anyone to understand or see that is beyond me. Damn the only real threat he never faced was Paul Williams, the rest he faced. Some of you haters need to stop your ridiculous claims of him choosing easier path.

[Mr. Fantastic]

I don't understand the logic when ppl say Cotto is ducking Martinez for money.Trout has zero fan base,not a draw, and has never been on ppv.Needless to say the fight is on Shotime for free and Cotto took it anyways.Trout is a top 5 jr mw so I think he chose the right fight.If money was that important Cotto would of opted a CW rematch with Pacquiao whether he liked it or not.

Trout is a top 5 jr mw? Typical fan boy.

[Mr. Fantastic]

First, consider what he is saying. He is shutting up haters saying that he wont fight Martinez. When Martinez offer the fight, he had the rematch against Tony lined up and the mega fight with Mayweather. The rematch against Tony was based on the options provided by Top Rank. It was the best possible financial offer made by them. The Floyd fight, obviously a better option than Martinez financially, considering that Cotto was already a free agent.

Now he is fighting a top 5 SWW/LMW. It was his choice. He could chose K9 who is limited, however Fantastic finds his way to hate on the choice. Was Martinez available for December? NO. Even with no injuries Dibella and Sampson are saying that he will only fight twice a year. Canelo was not an option for December. Being the diva that kid, he wouldnt fight Cotto in his backyard.

C
hoosing Trout makes sense for him for two reasons. First, his BS title. For some fighters that BS is important. That gives Cotto leverage for negotiation with GBP and Canelo. Now that Cotto dont have the financing of TR and their guarantee, he needs leverage. But some idiots around here cant see that.

Second reason in choosing Trout is that the guy is a taller, rangier southpaw. He dont fight like Sergio, but those are Sergio attribute if a fights get done. Why is it hard for anyone to understand or see that is beyond me. Damn the only real threat he never faced was Paul Williams, the rest he faced. Some of you haters need to stop your ridiculous claims of him choosing easier path.

Another one.

[THE REED]

He'd get killed and it wouldn't make him more money than he could make fighting Canelo.

I think Canelo would **** up Cotto.

[Mr. Fantastic]

Yes. Junior is a star. Why I dont know but he is. I dont think that PPV did big numbers because of Martinez.

Take out Mayweather/Pac/Margarito from Cotto's PPVs and he ain't nothing.

I'd like to know why Trout isn't a top jr MW to you

Duh!! Cause he's not! Top 10...absolutely but definitely not top 5. Quit trying to hype it up as something that it's not.

[THE REED]

Considering Cotto is fighting Austin Trout, I'd like to think a Martinez fight would bring him more money, more publicity, and should he win, way more career enhancement.

[Pretty Boy Greg]

its a 50/50 fight in my opinion. wouldnt be surprised if either guy won.

i think its a 50/50 fight as well... cottos jab will be huge in the fight. I cant see sergio walking in with his hands down against cottos jab