Did Mayweather fight a more brawling type of fight against Cotto....

Your brother is right, Also add in the fact that Cotto has a great jab.

 

Your opinion doesn't count, you hater.

 

I'd say his legs aren't what they used to be. Watch the Ortiz fight, and although Ortiz didn't land to many big shots.. Mayweather just couldn't move like he used to. I don't think he'd lay on the ropes like Ali and let Cotto hit him (while rolling with it) if he didn't have too. Also, a bit funny, but just look at the Broner/ Mayweather basketball video posted. Broner busted a move on him, and Floyd don't even try to make it down court.
Guess we'll find more out against Guerrero. I don't think Guerrero has got a chance, but I don't see Floyd taking him out to early, Guerrero is a southpaw, rugged, and willing to go life and death. We'll see how Floyd moves against him.

 

I ain't a hater.

 

I dont think he wanted to make up for the Ortiz fight, Floyd is okay boring the **** out of fans he didnt do this for us. What you saw was a slower Floyd who is now in his mid 30's.

Floyd is slowing down folks

 

I don't think Floyd cares that much about entertainment or making up for past issues. All he cares about is winning in the easiest manner possible. If he could still box like he did against Corrales he would be doing it rather than going through those tough patches in the Cotto fight. He's more flat footed now because he's older. Luckily for him, his defence is very good even without much movement -- he can roll, slip and parry at close range. Still, he's not as sharp as he used to be and he's clearly past his prime. I don't see anyone good enough to take advantage of that and beat him, though.

 

He's definitely sensitive about his style (which is why, after the Baldomir fight where Merchant implied that he was boring, Mayweather started crying at the post fight press conference) but he's not sensitive to the point of voluntarily taking punishment to answer his critics. Mayweather is very concerned with his health and minimizing all risks inside the ring. He thinks it's distasteful to take punishment and try to prove yourself in a war. He's not the type to lose his cool and do something risky like Leonard did against Duran. If he can win a fight easily he'll do it.

 

wasn't alive at the time becuase Im only 15 but if I recall it was the fight with Oscar Bonavena. Ali was taking some good shots to the body on purpose.

 

What about RDs 6-9?

 

Nah, he's been cornered before by lesser fighters. He had to fight.

 

Does it matter? It was a great fight!

 

Floyd doesn't like to get hit, he's getting old. One or two fights left in him.