Floyd Mayweather: Tonight we gave the fans what they wanted to see. We matched the best with the best. Cotto was a very tough competitor and he won some rounds. He pushed me to the limits and this is what its all about. Miguel Cotto fought his ass off tonight and I want to congratulate him and his team. Youve seen me in flashy cars, but I want you to know that I do give back to the community. This is what its all about. Its not about making a lot of money. Its about giving back. I dont want be on TV and not give you guys [the fans and media] what you deserve. Cotto is a good puncher. He didnt win more than 30 fights for nothing. I was the first fighter to fight him at a weight that he was comfortable with. I actually came into the fight weighing 147. Things happened tonight and we both had to fight. But the main thing is that we got the victory. I think tonight was a cool fight. The fans were happy. Its about impressing fans and giving them what they want to see. I sensed that sometimes Miguel was breaking down and then he would come back sharp. Miguel Cotto is in shape. The right hook and the uppercut were working for me tonight. I had watched tapes of Shane Mosley [when he fought Cotto] and I saw that the right hook was working. And I also watch Zab Judah use the uppercut against him too. So I knew I was going to use those shots tonight. I knew the right hook was going to be my money shot. A lot of times and these days you dont see fighters using the right hook, only the left. But tonight I wanted to use the right hook and that is what I did. Tonight I got a few bumps and bruises, but that is part of the sports. I could have made it a very easy fight, but I was going for the knockout. Cotto was in tremendous shape. He was tough. Our game plan is always to win. Cotto surprised me and his record reflects where he is today. Its about winning and thats what I did. Im not going to fold to pressure. Cotto can keep his head high as we are both winners tonight in our own way. This content is protected
Even if i disagree with issues around FM, i give him props for the fight last night. And for the respect he shows toward Cotto.
Good comments. Especially about both of them being winners. But he ain't fooling anyone with that "I could have made it easier" talk. He was dragged into a fight he had no choice in.
I really don't understand how anyone can't like this guy. Trust me, Come 2015 We will be making threads titled. " Poll: Broner vs Mayweather, Who takes it?" " Poll" Alvarez vs Prime Mayweather, Who Takes it?" I'm really savoring this mans fights. Because once he's gone, he's gone.
