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Lets call it what it is , it is not two fighters in their prime. But also far from being shot. A. Fight or two ago Cotto was in a lot of people's mind one foot into retirement. And Martinez has had serious injuries. Cotto beat Delvin and I'm not going to hype the win , I was just intrigued by the way Cotto looked. He came in very aggressive , energetic , left hook to the body was looking as good as ever. He looked fast too. Etc..etc
These are two great fighters from this generation. A lot of talent. A lot of respect from fans. A lot of support. Very classy guys , very accomplished.
I see a lot of people already making excuses though. For example , people saying Martinez was the easy choice because he is coming off surgery. True!!! But lets not make excuses for fighters who have not made them themselves. The fight if it happens will be 6 months from now. Martinez is already rehabbing and if the fight gets made I believe both fighters will be at their very best possible.
Cotto has been in a lot of wars and will be consider the underdog moving up to challenge a very good fighter.
Does Cotto get credit for beating a healthy Martinez? Unless there are known complications through training camp and setbacks I would assume he is 100% come fight night. Will Cotto get credit for a Win or do you consider Martinez was picked at the right time??
These are two great fighters from this generation. A lot of talent. A lot of respect from fans. A lot of support. Very classy guys , very accomplished.
I see a lot of people already making excuses though. For example , people saying Martinez was the easy choice because he is coming off surgery. True!!! But lets not make excuses for fighters who have not made them themselves. The fight if it happens will be 6 months from now. Martinez is already rehabbing and if the fight gets made I believe both fighters will be at their very best possible.
Cotto has been in a lot of wars and will be consider the underdog moving up to challenge a very good fighter.
Does Cotto get credit for beating a healthy Martinez? Unless there are known complications through training camp and setbacks I would assume he is 100% come fight night. Will Cotto get credit for a Win or do you consider Martinez was picked at the right time??
Fighting the lineal MW champ at the full division limit is ducking now. Just because he doesn't want to win a lineal title at CW like Floyd doesn't make it ducking. 
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