Comments Thread For: Miguel Cotto Officially Inks With Roc Nation Sports

[Scipio2009]

So is he fighting GGG or nah?

no. He'll likely have his voluntary against a guy like Tureano Johnson or Sergio Mora (solid guys, but not massive fighters at middleweight) before moving on; if the WBC insists on the Golovkin fight, Cotto likely vacates the belt (Golovkin vs Heiland for the vacant belt; aboth 15:1 fight).

From there, Cotto sets things at his own pace. The move to Roc Nation probably eliminates the chance for a Mayweather rematch; to that, with Canelo now desperate to take on the actual important weekend for Mexicans (Mexican Independence Day), you can now expect Cotto to demand a $15m guarantee, the full PR TV rights, and a bigger share of the eventual upside on the fight to give Canelo his fight.

win or lose, Cotto has maybe 1-2 fights after that, before transitioning into promoting full-time.

[bigjavi973]

I can see showtime taking that fight.

Who do they have besides floyd?

Fight K9 for the IBF 154 lbs title and then a rematch with floyd for the unified WBC, WBA & IBF 154 lbs titles

[bigjavi973]

If you have followed Cotto's career, you would recognize a drop off in hunger and skill not long after he fought Mosley, and got busted up by Margarito. His relationship with his uncle/trainer imploded, he trained himself half halfheartedly through his next couple fights, then gets a little back in focus with Steward at the helm. That duo was short lived as Steward was mainly focused on Wlad. Then Cotto moves on to Diaz, who tried to completely change Cotto's style and training. Doing unorthodox training and trying to turn Cotto into a Cuban point artist, set Cotto two steps back again. They tried to fool the fans and say it was a good combination, but in reality it was no better than Santiago. The last fight with Diaz was against Austin Trout, and Cotto came in sluggish and out of peak condition. Cotto had a weak training camp and was even flown out of Big Bear weeks early to Florida, effectively ruining all the high altitude training. When an athlete does this, they endure blood sludge and become easily winded as the body is readjusting to sea level.

Getting with Roach revitalized Cotto. He also got a new strength and conditioning coach in Gavin (GSP's same S&C coach). It's evident in his two fights and evident in his training camp footage. You cannot tell me viewing footage of Cotto with Roach and Gavin, is the same Cotto in training camp footage with Santiago, Diaz, and Steward. It's a night and day difference.

Take a well, deserved bow!

[MrRolltide91]

Cotto says @toprank didn***39;t offer him degree of respect he sought

— Michael Woods (@Woodsy1069) March 5, 2015

[aboutfkntime]

After months of mulling his next move, Miguel Cotto finally has an official announcement regarding his boxing future. Only, it’s not to announce his next fight, but rather whom he will be rolling with for the remainder of his legendary career.

The only four-division titlist in Puerto Rico’s rich boxing history has confirmed his allegiance to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports, a rookie promotional outfit that has made headlines since entering the boxing fray last summer. Cotto’s move was confirmed Thursday morning following speculation over the past 24 hours.

Details of his future with the New York City-based company will be revealed during Thursday morning’s segment on ESPN2’s First Take, with additional news to follow in a formal press conference to take place Thursday afternoon in New York City.

Not too surprising considering Cotto's earlier comments.....

[MrRolltide91]

so what network will be showing cottos fights??
i honestly have no idea how rocnation is dealing with that...
lets say cotto fights k9 next, how will that play out??

I can see showtime taking that fight.

Who do they have besides floyd?

[MrRolltide91]

Sho boxing boss @StephenEspinoza: "There is no shortage of intriguing opponents & we***39;d be happy to have Cotto back on Showtime." @RocNation

— Michael Woods (@Woodsy1069) March 5, 2015

Not surprised. showtime doesn't have any fights right now.

I could see cotto vs k9 on showtime.

[Beater_of_ass]

Deal closers for Roc Nation with Cotto were: Financing Cotto Promotions shows in PR for 5yrs & promoting concerts in PR with Cotto #boxing

— Raging Babe (@M_RagingBabe) March 5, 2015

Top Rank can't compete with that, which is what I've been saying. Top Rank offers money, RocNation offers growth and money. Even if all of it falls flat on it's face, at least RocNation is trying to expand Cotto's brand not just put him in a fight and be done with it.

[checko12]

Hello, I am Miguel Cotto. Today Miguel Cotto announcement of Roc Nation, yes. First, I'd like to tank Jay Z, an inspirational of mine. Next, we are to business. First, we bring Miguel Cotto Promotions to Puerto Rico for concert with Jay-Lo, Jay Z and Big Daddy Yankee. This big. Next, we bring Miguel Cotto fight to Madison Square Garden in June. To be announcement soon.

HAHAHAHAHA!! Oh my God this had me busting up!

[icha]

Sho boxing boss @StephenEspinoza: "There is no shortage of intriguing opponents & we***39;d be happy to have Cotto back on Showtime." @RocNation

— Michael Woods (@Woodsy1069) March 5, 2015

interesting, one would think that haymon had that network under control, but it appears not...