If Mayweather fights and beats Cotto, how does his legacy amount then?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by EARL, Mar 28, 2008.


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  1. EARL

    EARL Active Member Full Member

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    It's already pretty unanimous among fans ( save for Floyd nuthuggers ) that Cotto will be a trial by fire for Mayweather, so if he were to win.. where would he rank as an ATG?
     
    EARL, Mar 28, 2008
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  2. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    It'll enhance it obviously. Where Floyd is placed in terms of his greatness after he retires is still up in the air. But his resume is better with Cotto's scalp then w/o out.
     
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  3. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Void will never fight Cotto, he has just about said as much.
     
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  4. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    like Lance said and also it depends on what Cotto accomplishes after their bout as well.
     
    PH|LLA, Mar 28, 2008
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  5. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Floyd's legacy would improve. I would consider him a top 20-25 ATG.

    It's a win that could appreciate over time if Cotto establishes a legacy as one of the greats.
     
    brooklyn1550, Mar 28, 2008
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  6. EARL

    EARL Active Member Full Member

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    What if he beat Cotto, then retired? That would put a win on his record over someone who the majority felt he couldn't beat PLUS his undefeated status.
     
    EARL, Mar 28, 2008
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  7. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    Exactly. Look how much better Cotto's win over Quintana looked after he beat Williams.
     
    Lance_Uppercut, Mar 28, 2008
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  8. Nestea

    Nestea Thirst Remover Full Member

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    IF Mayweather wins against Cotto he can already cement his accomplishment on the boxing world.

    At the moment Mayweather needs to go back to boxing and fix his legacy rather than making money at scripted wrestling.
     
    Nestea, Mar 28, 2008
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  9. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    The majority of posters here seem to favor Mayweather over Cotto. If he beats him and retires, it would be an excellent way to end it on top with a huge win.
     
    Lance_Uppercut, Mar 28, 2008
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  10. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Void would own the ref and judges, but he is still afraid of Cotto. Why should he fight such a dangerous fight when he can fake fight WWF?!
     
    Farmboxer, Mar 28, 2008
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  11. pugilistspecialist

    pugilistspecialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It would place him among the top 5-6 fighters of the past 30 years...the Whitakers, Leonards, and Joneses. Mayweather has already defeated 12 former world champions at least 4 or 5 future hall of famers and has garnered titles in 5 weights. A win over Cotto means he defeated Another pound for pound top 10 in his prime...Castillo, Corrales, and Hatton were all p4p at the time he defeated them, a case could be made for Genero Hernandez who cleaned out 130 before losing his title to Floyd. A win over Cotto makes his argument being the greatest ever more believable.
     
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  12. CJLightweight

    CJLightweight Lightweight Kingpin Full Member

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    He'll be on the top 10-20 imo, if he beats cotto and then retires undefeated
     
    CJLightweight, Mar 28, 2008
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  13. truewarrior

    truewarrior Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is the only reason that I want Cotto to take out the Welters, to make his resume even more impressive and have the fight of the decade with Mayweather. May the best man win.....Cotto
     
    truewarrior, Mar 28, 2008
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  14. Dunks

    Dunks Absolute Grandmaster Full Member

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    This fight will happen in 09...Mayweather aint ducking him...Mayweather is already a Hall of Famer.....:good

    If Cotto retires today he will be a "WHAT IF":lol:

    DAMN man...let Cotto get some wins.....wait does he even have a title @ 147?:huh ..lol..did he beat a "CHAMP" @ 147? or did he win a vacant belt?:yep

    Let Cotto beat Gomez & either Cintron or Margarito & then him and Cotto will fight.....sheeeesh....
     
    Dunks, Mar 29, 2008
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  15. Dunks

    Dunks Absolute Grandmaster Full Member

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    why u hatin because he is taking a break that all boxers take in between fights?:huh

    just cause he is making $$$$$$$:?

    Last year Mosley took a nice break out of the ring because of a tooth ache & a family vacation....i didnt hear anyone complaining:verysad
     
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