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It's early to start talking about this fight, but I think it's safe to say this is the fight to make at Welterweight.I know Mayweather wants a break and he deserves it, but now is the time to make these fights when he's still at peak level.If these two superstars fought it could unify the WBC,WBA & RING Titles which would be something neither man has done.Also, Mayweather wouldn't have to work with Golden Boy on this one either.He could get back at Arum for all the negative things he has said about Floyd.Personally, I think Floyd should take this fight in 2008.It would advance his Legacy even further and it's a fight he can win and look good.Cotto has improved, but so has Mayweather over the years.I think Mayweathers defense and skills would take him to a decision victory.Cotto can be hit often if the right gameplan is put in place.I believe Mayweather is still very quick and has the experience advantage over Cotto.This fight would sell and possibly be an instant classic.

[JD]

Mayweather beats Cotto and does so easier than he did Hatton in my opinion.

Cotto cannot close the distance like Hatton can, and though whatever Cotto lands will do a lot more damage - he won't land, and he will get hurt. Williams or Margarito are better fights because of their workrate, size and stamina...Williams presents more problems with his reach, height, and boxing ability; Margarito presents more problems with aggression, power and physicality.

Skillwise, Cotto is better than Williams or Margarito...but I think the size factor will come into play bigtime. I hope I am wrong, and know I will be pysched if Floyd does fight him, but I have my concerns.

[singletrack]

Mayweather beats Cotto and does so easier than he did Hatton in my opinion.

Cotto cannot close the distance like Hatton can, and though whatever Cotto lands will do a lot more damage - he won't land, and he will get hurt. Williams or Margarito are better fights because of their workrate, size and stamina...Williams presents more problems with his reach, height, and boxing ability; Margarito presents more problems with aggression, power and physicality.

Skillwise, Cotto is better than Williams or Margarito...but I think the size factor will come into play bigtime. I hope I am wrong, and know I will be pysched if Floyd does fight him, but I have my concerns.

Easier than Hatton is a JOKE of a statement man, and I typically respect your opinion. Hatton RAN in, taking shots with no jab and wild hooks (maybe landed 2 or 3?); comparing him to Cotto is absurd. Of course he gets in quickly - he barely defends himself!

PBF will beat Margarito easily IMO - sticking and moving for 12 rounds. Margarito cannot adapt; Floyd can.

Williams would be tough for Mayweather, but it will never happen. I heard they sucked the marrow out of his bones so he can make weight <wink wink>

I really think Cotto will be one of the greatest Puerto Rican fighters of all time. I've never really said that, but always hoped for it. I think with what I've seen from him to date, and especially lately, he has the opportunity to make it a reality. Honestly though, he could lose to Floyd and STILL be one of the greatest of all time.

[JD]

Easier than Hatton is a JOKE of a statement man, and I typically respect your opinion. Hatton RAN in, taking shots with no jab and wild hooks (maybe landed 2 or 3?); comparing him to Cotto is absurd. Of course he gets in quickly - he barely defends himself!

PBF will beat Margarito easily IMO - sticking and moving for 12 rounds. Margarito cannot adapt; Floyd can.

Williams would be tough for Mayweather, but it will never happen. I heard they sucked the marrow out of his bones so he can make weight <wink wink>

I really think Cotto will be one of the greatest Puerto Rican fighters of all time. I've never really said that, but always hoped for it. I think with what I've seen from him to date, and especially lately, he has the opportunity to make it a reality. Honestly though, he could lose to Floyd and STILL be one of the greatest of all time.

Listen man...I will be right there with you...I will have the Don King Puerto Rican flag in hand and all.

I just think that this fight is a bad style matchup for Cotto. He is going to have to make his way inside, and he does not have the best foot speed, and if when he is forced to fight Floyd at a measured pace on the outside, he will struggle. In the middle rounds against Malignaggi he had some problems with his boxing, and Paulie is not 1/100th what Floyd is. I am not comparing Cotto to Hatton at all, different styles...different fighters, I just happen to think that Floyd handles Cotto's style without a ton of trouble, especially since Cotto cannot close the distance as quickly.

Give me Cotto over Hatton as he times the Hitman coming in, but I dunno about the Floyd fight being all that close - I think it is a bad fight for him. If he lands, than it will be interesting to see Floyd deal...hell, it will be interesting to see Floyd deal with lefthook to the shoulder Gianluca Branco style; I just don't think he stays there long enough, or even at all.

[singletrack]

Listen man...I will be right there with you...I will have the Don King Puerto Rican flag in hand and all.

I just think that this fight is a bad style matchup for Cotto. He is going to have to make his way inside, and he does not have the best foot speed, and if when he is forced to fight Floyd at a measured pace on the outside, he will struggle. In the middle rounds against Malignaggi he had some problems with his boxing, and Paulie is not 1/100th what Floyd is. I am not comparing Cotto to Hatton at all, different styles...different fighters, I just happen to think that Floyd handles Cotto's style without a ton of trouble, especially since Cotto cannot close the distance as quickly.

Give me Cotto over Hatton as he times the Hitman coming in, but I dunno about the Floyd fight being all that close - I think it is a bad fight for him. If he lands, than it will be interesting to see Floyd deal...hell, it will be interesting to see Floyd deal with lefthook to the shoulder Gianluca Branco style; I just don't think he stays there long enough, or even at all.

Floyd is a bad style matchup for anyone...he's the best fighter in the world. Cotto v. Malignaggi was a learning experience...if you want to see his current boxing, and conditioning, than the Mosley fight is a better indication. He looked like he broke out of a concentration camp pre-Malignaggi. I think he was also surprised and discouraged that he wasn't able to finish Paul off. But Paul is a tough SOB.

Look, you said he beats him easier than Hatton. I think that is a joke, because with the exception of a couple of wild hook while running in, Hatton did piss all against Floyd save hugging him. If PBF wins, he will know, and look like, he was in a fight. This isn't just about the inside fight, Cotto WILL land his jab on Floyd and it WILL setup bigger things - straight rights, inside work, etc.

Trust me, this is going to be a close fight.

[JD]

Floyd is a bad style matchup for anyone...he's the best fighter in the world. Cotto v. Malignaggi was a learning experience...if you want to see his current boxing, and conditioning, than the Mosley fight is a better indication. He looked like he broke out of a concentration camp pre-Malignaggi. I think he was also surprised and discouraged that he wasn't able to finish Paul off. But Paul is a tough SOB.

Look, you said he beats him easier than Hatton. I think that is a joke, because with the exception of a couple of wild hook while running in, Hatton did piss all against Floyd save hugging him. If PBF wins, he will know, and look like, he was in a fight. This isn't just about the inside fight, Cotto WILL land his jab on Floyd and it WILL setup bigger things - straight rights, inside work, etc.

Trust me, this is going to be a close fight.

I did say easier than Hatton, due mainly to my concern that Floyd will have an easier time pot shotting because of the footspeed disparity. What makes it all the more crazy is that I think Cotto does have a better chance than Hatton did because if he lands, he will hurt Floyd...but I just don't think he will. And if he gets stuck fighting at a distance because of Floyd's respect for him, and constant movement, than it will be an easier fight for Floyd.

No knock on Cotto at all, the dude is extremely skilled and ready and willing to fight anyone - I just think that that fact that Floyd does not have the same type of fighting spirit Mosley did will make this a very hard fight on him.

Besides, I am starting to think that we are more likely to see Cotto - Mosley II or Cotto - Margarito.

[Nay_Sayer]

Besides, I am starting to think that we are more likely to see Cotto - Mosley II or Cotto - Margarito.

BS.

I can see Cotto's people calling out ODLH, that's simply the smart and easy business decision to make. However, if they can't get Oscar then the only name that should be on Cotto's representative's lips is M A Y W E A T H E R. If Cotto fights anyone other than ODLH or FM then the CEO will need to start a Cotto hatewagon....

[JD]

BS.

I can see Cotto's people calling out ODLH, that's simply the smart and easy business decision to make. However, if they can't get Oscar then the only name that should be on Cotto's representative's lips is M A Y W E A T H E R. If Cotto fights anyone other than ODLH or FM then the CEO will need to start a Cotto hatewagon....

You assume that Floyd will want the fight by the middle of next year - which I am not so sure about. Cotto has already come out and said how disappointed he is that Floyd wants to take a vacation - if that fight does not happen in '08, I think we can safely assume that it will not be because Cotto is ducking him; Floyd is bored with the sport and wants a break...those were his exact words. It was clear that Cotto wanted to fight the winner of last Saturday's fight - and it was clear after the event nothing had changed from Cotto's perspective, but Floyd did not seem all that interested. So in short, the name that is on Cotto's representative's lips is M A Y W E A T H E R, I think they just realize that it may not happen.

Mosley has now come out and said that he wants the rematch, and I think that if Cotto were to grant it to him, there would be no reason to criticize him for it. The first fight was a damn good scrap, Mosley did better in both of his immediate rematches, and Cotto does not seem like the kind of guy who will shy away from a fight.

I don't see how fighting Oscar at this point is any more difficult than fighting Mosley. Either fight should not lead to Cotto being criticized.

The Margarito fight comes down to what Arum wants to do, and the last thing that would surprise me is if we see the two of them share a ring. Mosley II, DLH, Mayweather, Margarito...I have no problem with Cotto's camp choosing any of these guys as opponents.