Who should be Cotto's final/next opponent?

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  1. tommyg6

    tommyg6 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Assuming Cotto wins vs Kamegai and that his next fight afterwards is his last, who should it be?
     
  2. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Whoever will bring him the most pain.
     
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  3. tommyg6

    tommyg6 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I can see several scenarios play out.

    1) We get Canelo/Cotto 2. Boxing fans in general don't wanna see it but for Cotto, he wants the payday and doesn't give a damn about the fans. I say this fight is a strong possibility of happening. Both Cotto and Canelo could use the payday. Cotto wants this fight most imo.

    2) We get Cotto/Lemieux. Rumors have been going around that this fight could happen. Both are with Golden Boy and the fight would be great for boxing fans but at the expense of Cotto's soul. I say Cotto doesn't take this fight.

    3) Cotto/GGG. Freddie Roach says Cotto wants GGG but to me, that's Roach wanting to make headlines for his fighter Cotto. Imo Cotto doesn't take this fight.

    So what are other options are there for Cotto? I would imagine Cotto wants an opponent that's a name, beatable and make a nice payday for his last fight.

    Canelo is the best bet for that but it's not a guarantee this fight happens. There was also talk of Marquez & Bradley but both are retired now. Amir Khan could be an opponent but he's coming off a bad loss.

    For me, If I was Cotto, I would pick Victor Ortiz as the final opponent because 1) Ortiz is a name in the boxing world 2) Ortiz is Mexican-American, they could play up a Mexico vs Puerto Rico rivalry storyline 3) Ortiz is shot & chinny, guaranteed knock out & highlight reel for Cotto 4) Ortiz is coming off a win. 5) Ortiz would take that fight/payday, I don't think he minds taking a loss as long he gets paid. 6) Cotto/Ortiz both bring a fan friendly style of boxing and there will be a guaranteed knockout. Fans will get their money's worth and make Cotto look good for his final fight. End it with a knockout! go out with a bang for his career!

    And plus they could have this fight in the Forum or Stub Hub or MSG where there's a large Latino population.
     
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  4. Oneirokritis

    Oneirokritis The Scourge of Stupid Idiots. Full Member

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    Probably Cotto vs Lemieux, with Cotto imposing some pointless 157 or 158 catchweight on Lemieux.

    It's not like that hasn't happened before. :buenrollo:
     
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  5. aaalbert

    aaalbert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Diva strikes again!!
    In all seriousness, your post is more true than people think...
     
  6. Lady Girl

    Lady Girl Kneel Before Zod! Full Member

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  7. Oneirokritis

    Oneirokritis The Scourge of Stupid Idiots. Full Member

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    Does the winner get custody of Paulie's Side Piece? :p
     
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  8. pincai

    pincai The Indonesian Thin Man Full Member

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    Haterz :bash:

    Heiland perhaps?
    He has a bum knee lol:biggrin:
     
  9. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Is it too much to ask that it's a fighter with two healthy legs and not another gammy knee cripple?
     
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  10. Gil Gonzalez

    Gil Gonzalez Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Marquez would be a perfect last stop on Cotto's way to Hall of Fame glory.
     
  11. Oneirokritis

    Oneirokritis The Scourge of Stupid Idiots. Full Member

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    Miguel "Catchweight" Cotto has probably already been on the blower to Yuri Foreman to offer him a rematch. :lol:
     
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  12. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Is Cotto still with Top Rank?
     
  13. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    lol no question about it.

    Melon Head Miguel: ''Get me Hyland, Sam Soliman or Yuri Foreman for my next fight and if neither of them are available or their knees are fully healed get on the blower to Sergio or Darren Barker's people and see if you can tempt them out of retirement''

    Melon Head's manager: ''No problem Miguel. I'm on it right away''
     
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    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    JL Fighter Boxing Addict Full Member

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