Cotto clone turns down offer to spar with Pac

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  1. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What doesn't last forever is a man's physical prime. He can always finish his education, but a chance to get in the squared circle with a legend like Pacquiao lasts only for a short while.
     
  2. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well, he DID turn down a great networking possibility.
     
  3. Da Chin Chekka

    Da Chin Chekka Chi-Town!!! Full Member

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    I think he's more known now cause he turned him down...:yep:yep
     
  4. Da Chin Chekka

    Da Chin Chekka Chi-Town!!! Full Member

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    Again I ask what's so horrible about his decision?:?
     
  5. Marnoff

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    Good point. Fifteen minutes of fame can go a long way. We'll see if he capitalizes.
     
  6. Auracle21

    Auracle21 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I mean i applaud his decision. And what good is networking and all that if u arent victorious in the ring. he will succeed based on his work and determination. not sparring a few times. but i wish him much luck. education is where its at
     
  7. BENNY BLANCO

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    Exactly, the college semester excuse is just that an excuse. The reason why he did'nt want to be a sparring partner is because he's a Cotto fan and a Puerto Rican, I'm pretty sure if Pac were fighting a non PR that he would have made the trip to be a sparring partner for Pac.
     
  8. the_what

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    People tearing him down for putting education first. :rofl
     
  9. Ringnut

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    It didn't seem to help Antillon that much though...
     
  10. Ringnut

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    The kid knows his priorities. Can't blame him.
     
  11. charlievint

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    I don't think people are hurt....just surprised! I mean....PAC is the P4P champ. Offers like getting the chance to work with a legend don't come round too often. It's like turning down the chance to eat dinner with the president or your favorite entertianer/athlete.
     
  12. charlievint

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    I agree with this. I just think its hard for people here on ESB to wrap their heads around this bc if given the same opporunity most if not all would jump all over that. But too many times have boxers lost everything and had nothing to fall back on. I thnk the kid made a good decision....however. I would have taken off 8 wks to get the experience. School would be there. But to each their own, right?
     
  13. Chibuku

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    He could have gone over for the weekend and still come back for his lectures.I like the kid's style though,he cool
     
  14. Beenie

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    The flight is approximately 24 hours each way so a weekend get away isn't exactly feasible.
     
  15. Beenie

    Beenie Evolve already! Full Member

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    I also think Henry being a Cotto fan played a roll in his decision not to spar with Pac.

    I wonder if he would have taken Cotto up on the same offer. :think