How much has Mayweather's legacy enhanced?

He has beaten Miguel Cotto now, so how much do you think that scalp is worth? Has it improved his standing by a lot?

I haven't surfaced these boards in years and I remember back in the day when Cotto was coming through there was a lot of talk of these two fighting. Lots of banter back and forth between Mayweather and Cotto fans lol. I remember everyone saying it was going to be THE biggest test for Mayweather and if he won then he would have won them over etc. It's a shame the fight never happen back then for whatever reason but I'm glad it finally did and I thought Mayweather did really well.

I'm just wondering what the fans back then when they wanted Mayweather to fight prime Cotto, what they think of it happening 4 years later and what they think the win is now worth compared to what it would have been back then.

Thanks

 

Yeah it's not the same. Cotto has slowed down a lot since and has become more beatable. But I still think the win over the current Cotto is a strong one. As he proved he was a game opponent. And yeah if Cotto goes on to win a couple of good fights then it confirms it was a pretty solid win.

 

McGrain I get your point. Back in 2008 when Cotto WAS considered a #1 ranked contender or opponent (or a threat), then a win over him would have been worth much more. I really wish it would have happened back then. I think Mayweather would be looked upon more favourably today if he did.

 

moneypaysbills, people like Pacquiao’s win because he did it when he was coming up in weight too and he exceeded everyone’s expectations. But I think people make too much of a deal out of the weights. Cotto looked fine in both fights in my opinion.

 

Don't Sleep, I get what you mean, but it happens in boxing all the time. Minor thing.

 

PeteDawg, I'm not trying to make out his legacy has enhanced the same way it would have done if he beat him a few years ago. Just wondering how much he made up for not fighting him. Going by the comments, not completely I take it.

And I know he didn't dominate in the manner everyone was expecting. I admit I didn't think he would struggle as much as he did, and it did make me wonder how close it would have been back down at 147 when Cotto was at his best.

 

Thanks Bill Butcher.

As much as they should fight, I actually think they don't need to. That's why it hasn't happened yet. They both know they can get away with ignoring eachother (as evident with the past 3 years). They both have been fighting opponents who haven't been our first choices, and we've still been buying their fights lol. It pains me to see because it's Mayweather vs Cotto, Margarito and Williams all over again. As in there is a opponent that is high in demand for him, but the fight isn't being made for whatever reason. Even if it does happen now the plethora of it has dried up a huge amount, where a victory over him now won't be worth as much as it would have done in 2010.