A salutation to the warrior Miguel Cotto.

[Bigg Rigg]

How can you give Cotto credit when he demanded a catchweight?

Cotto is a small JR MW FFS!!! A CW in this car isn't the same as when Floyd did it to Canelo. Floyd was actually a champion in that division already. That was lame. In Cotto's case, it was not!

[Fr3$h]

Cotto is a small JR MW FFS!!! A CW in this car isn't the same as when Floyd did it to Canelo. Floyd was actually a champion in that division already. That was lame. In Cotto's case, it was not!

In Cotto's case, he's still not.

[Xi_]

Cotto is a small JR MW FFS!!! A CW in this car isn't the same as when Floyd did it to Canelo. Floyd was actually a champion in that division already. That was lame. In Cotto's case, it was not!

is that why cotto asked margs for a catchweight when cotto was already the champ? was that lame to you as well?

[Awesome-O]

Cotto is an entertaining fighter who consistenly takes on good opposition.

Facing Mosley, Margarito, Clottey, and Pacquiao in a 2 year period was especially impressive.

Then he had some softer touches in 2010-11, facing a weak titlist in Yuri, old Mayorga, and one-eyed Plasterito. What does he do to follow it up?

Fights Floyd Mayweather.

[Holy Hatred]

Where to begin?? Miguel Cotto is a warrior, truest form of fighter. He may not have beaten them all, but he damn near fought them all. The fighters on his record are close to mind blowing.

Lets start with the great Shane Mosley. I actually thought that Mosley was going to beat Cotto. But Cotto traded shots in the early parts of that fight and boxed well in the 2nd part. Funny thing is I swear it was this fight that took his prime.

Then there was the 1st Margarito fight. Now it's important to understand that even past this point no one knew Margarito was a cheating scumbag. Furthermore he was the 2nd most feared welterweight, (behind the Punisher). Yes Cotto took a knee, but no other higher paid fighter fought a better version of Margarito before, nor after.

Then there was Clottey, (who hadn't caught diarrhea in the middle of a fight yet). He was still a worthy fighter and Cotto earned a razor thin (W) over him with only 1 peeper. The heart was on display again.

Then came the Pacman. There was plenty of controversy surrounding this particular fight. With Roach and co wanting the fight originally at 143 and Cotto settling for 145 thinking his title wouldn't be on the line only be screwed by the bobfather into having it in fact on the line. After a very good 1st and 2nd round Pacman overwhelmed Cotto and beat the fight right out of him.

Then came Cotto's chance at retribution against the cheating scumbag Margarito. (Granted Cotto got a lil help from 1st and foremost his good buddy Sugar Shane, followed by an encore by the Pacmyster). From the 1st time they got inside and I saw Miguel muscle Margario back wards and stay in the pocket and throw body shots I knew the night was his. What transpired was a little piece of retribution for all Margario took, (whether fair or not). Personally I believe he cheated.

Almost forgot Mayorga. Not cause Mayorga was a beast, but if you're honest, not many fighters get caught with a hook and act like their hand is broken. Cotto did that to a pro fighter. Deserves a mention for sure.

The there was the great Floyd Mayweather. Cotto put on a valiant performance and in my eyes fought evenly up until the end of the 8th round where I felt he blew his load. If he had the stamina, I believe he could have won that fight. He did however give Floyd possibly his toughest fight to date. (That says a lot) about the quality of fighter Miguel is.

Lastly, Cotto once again is going to fight a highly esteemed fighter. (Even though Martinez has slid off a bit), the 2 greater fighters from around Cotto's weight class probably still wouldn't dare utter the name Maravilla. So once again it's up to Cotto to step up to the plate. I believe this is the last time Cotto walks to the ring for a fight. I expect Martinez to beat him rather soundly. But I hope that all those delusional fans can remember that it was Cotto who fought the likes of Sugar Shane, Margarito, Pacman, Floyd and now Martinez. Even in loss, greater fighters wouldn't dare set foot in the squared circle with such an elite bunch.

Thank you Cotto for doing what greater fighters dared not. And going where better fighters feared to thread. Miguel Cotto, I salute you!!

Well-put OP, but why go through the trouble of forming such a lengthy thread about Cotto if you're going to crop yourself out of that picture? :blow:

[MaraVeeYah!]

In Cotto's case, he's still not.

Why so bitter? It was the French not the Ricans bro.

[Hyper Knuckles]

Maybe cos his fans have lame sigs where he's a King (of what?!) sitting on a throne over Margarito who is on his knees after getting dropped by MOSLEY

Changed it just for you, sweetheart

[IMDAZED]

A true boxer-puncher who has taken on so many great challenges. To think, he was one fight away (Margarito I) from arguably becoming the best fighter in the world. Nevertheless, a HOF'er for sure with a career that's been a joy to watch.

[Mr. Philadel]

Where to begin?? Miguel Cotto is a warrior, truest form of fighter. He may not have beaten them all, but he damn near fought them all. The fighters on his record are close to mind blowing.

Lets start with the great Shane Mosley. I actually thought that Mosley was going to beat Cotto. But Cotto traded shots in the early parts of that fight and boxed well in the 2nd part. Funny thing is I swear it was this fight that took his prime.

Then there was the 1st Margarito fight. Now it's important to understand that even past this point no one knew Margarito was a cheating scumbag. Furthermore he was the 2nd most feared welterweight, (behind the Punisher). Yes Cotto took a knee, but no other higher paid fighter fought a better version of Margarito before, nor after.

Then there was Clottey, (who hadn't caught diarrhea in the middle of a fight yet). He was still a worthy fighter and Cotto earned a razor thin (W) over him with only 1 peeper. The heart was on display again.

Then came the Pacman. There was plenty of controversy surrounding this particular fight. With Roach and co wanting the fight originally at 143 and Cotto settling for 145 thinking his title wouldn't be on the line only be screwed by the bobfather into having it in fact on the line. After a very good 1st and 2nd round Pacman overwhelmed Cotto and beat the fight right out of him.

Then came Cotto's chance at retribution against the cheating scumbag Margarito. (Granted Cotto got a lil help from 1st and foremost his good buddy Sugar Shane, followed by an encore by the Pacmyster). From the 1st time they got inside and I saw Miguel muscle Margario back wards and stay in the pocket and throw body shots I knew the night was his. What transpired was a little piece of retribution for all Margario took, (whether fair or not). Personally I believe he cheated.

Almost forgot Mayorga. Not cause Mayorga was a beast, but if you're honest, not many fighters get caught with a hook and act like their hand is broken. Cotto did that to a pro fighter. Deserves a mention for sure.

The there was the great Floyd Mayweather. Cotto put on a valiant performance and in my eyes fought evenly up until the end of the 8th round where I felt he blew his load. If he had the stamina, I believe he could have won that fight. He did however give Floyd possibly his toughest fight to date. (That says a lot) about the quality of fighter Miguel is.

Lastly, Cotto once again is going to fight a highly esteemed fighter. (Even though Martinez has slid off a bit), the 2 greater fighters from around Cotto's weight class probably still wouldn't dare utter the name Maravilla. So once again it's up to Cotto to step up to the plate. I believe this is the last time Cotto walks to the ring for a fight. I expect Martinez to beat him rather soundly. But I hope that all those delusional fans can remember that it was Cotto who fought the likes of Sugar Shane, Margarito, Pacman, Floyd and now Martinez. Even in loss, greater fighters wouldn't dare set foot in the squared circle with such an elite bunch.

Thank you Cotto for doing what greater fighters dared not. And going where better fighters feared to thread. Miguel Cotto, I salute you!!

green k!!!...GREAT post!!

[2shameless]

Won a vacant title against a nobody at 140.

Won a vacant title against a decent boxer at 147.

Beat the amazing Yuri Foreman at 154, in his first defense of a title he won from a weight drained, inactive Santos.

Required a CW from an old, cripple Martinez and a CW for his first 2 defenses.

Some solid defenses along the way, some he was lucky to get the nod in, like Clottey and Mosley. Overachieved for a 5'7" boxer without Floyd-like speed, but he lost pretty much every time he stepped up to a prime, elite fighter.