Why does Geale gets a shot at Cotto's lineal title?

[Craveman]

Why does Geale gets a shot at Cotto's lineal title?

I don't understand. If Geale wins, does that means he is better Golovkin? That's what Lineal titles are suppose to mean.

[Hougigo]

He gets a shot because that's who Cotto chose... yup, that's how it works

[Beater_of_ass]

Miguel Cotto does what Miguel Cotto wants, when Miguel Cotto wants to do it.

[El-blanco]

Why does Geale gets a shot at Cotto's lineal title?

I don't understand. If Geale wins, does that means he is better Golovkin? That's what Lineal titles are suppose to mean.

Yes, exactly. And when geale gets knocked out by Timothy Bradley, then he will be the #1 mw because he has the "lineal" title. It's all about having the right belt that makes you the best.

[RetroSpeed05]

Miguel Cotto does what Miguel Cotto wants, when Miguel Cotto wants to do it.

^^^Exactly, If Cotto wants to fight Geale instead of GGG because he's a bit*h he can.

[-PBP-]

Lineal title is meaningless when its not recognized. There are no rules in place to force the champion to fight the #1 contender.

[Craveman]

Lineal title is meaningless when its not recognized. There are no rules in place to force the champion to fight the #1 contender.

What about middleweight ring belt? or are they both meaningless?

[-PBP-]

What about middleweight ring belt? or are they both meaningless?

I used to like the Ring belt but not since the rule changes

[Craveman]

Honestly, I wanted Cotto's fans comment on this. Because he's another guy making these Lineal titles and ring belt meaningless. Also hurting boxing.

[ИATAS]

It's not so much that he got a shot, more so that Cotto has a voluntary and he's choosing a middleweight he believes he can beat. His middleweight title is important to him because it's leverage when potentially negotiating with Canelo or Floyd. That's why he doesn't simply drop it and go back down to 154 - he owns what many people want, and because of that Cotto has an upper hand when it comes to the negotiating table.

The whole Cotto vs Canelo/Floyd will be quite interesting because GGG is mandatory. Will he accept step aside money? Will he enforce his mandatory position and if so, will the WBC stick to their word and force/strip Cotto if he refuses? Will Cotto lose his leverage without the WBC belt or will his Ring (lineal) title be just the same?