Should Cotto's belt be on the line against Pac?

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  1. Borincano

    Borincano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Come on man, did you not read my whole post? I said 143 possibly not healthy not 145. It makes a difference and Roach knows this. That is why Cotto wants 145.
     
  2. thewoo

    thewoo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't disagree that 147 would be a greater advantage for Cotto but IF Pac wants the welterweight title then he can't try to take away that advantage. If it's just a fight for bragging rights and making some money then no problem but it just doesn't sit well with me that you want to weaken a welterweight below his full welterweight potential and still claim the welterweight title if you beat him.
     
  3. Ricky369

    Ricky369 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Excellent point. Berto would be so much easier. But that would be a Floyd kind of move:rofl:rofl:rofl
     
  4. Borincano

    Borincano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No, the 143 Roach wants Cotto to come down to.
     
  5. lern1079

    lern1079 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The thing is that there in no money in a Berto fight. The Cotto fight has both the money and the belt.
     
  6. monjay

    monjay Active Member Full Member

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    i just answered ur question by asking you what if they agreed at 145 coz i dont agree on the 143. The thing is, 145 will be competitive for Cotto IMO.
     
  7. IPitydaFo0l

    IPitydaFo0l ATG in the making Full Member

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    You might be right, but let's wait and see what the stipulations are as the negotiations progress. 143 could just be a starting point for Team Pac.
     
  8. monjay

    monjay Active Member Full Member

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    Again, I will ask you the same question. Will @145 weaken Cotto?
     
  9. Ricky369

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  10. thewoo

    thewoo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If it wouldn't then why would pacquiao be so aprehensive to let cotto come in at 147?
     
  11. monjay

    monjay Active Member Full Member

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    Ive answered it on one of my previous posts I believe.
     
  12. IPitydaFo0l

    IPitydaFo0l ATG in the making Full Member

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    That'll be crazy if that were to happen. ESB would be a warzone between the Floydettes and the *******s :lol: I like the way you think though because it's not outside the realm of possibilities.
     
  13. Ricky369

    Ricky369 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    One little point. I haven't heard Pacquiao saying anything. This was Roach. Roach is being a trainer and a manager too. He is protecting Manny.
     
  14. boricua100%

    boricua100% Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree , the belt should only be on the line only if PAC goes to 147
     
  15. monjay

    monjay Active Member Full Member

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    of course, he should, he is the trainer and a former boxer. i guess he knows better than us concerning weights pound for pound.