Could it be Cotto wants to impress the casual fans by getting a possible KO on Kirkland just to chase Canelo for a rematch? He could then talk this fight up based on his win over the same guy Canelo put down and generate chatter. I sure hope that is not the case but it would sell very well for September and give Canelo a reason to once again side step going to 160.
Canelo is a big draw. It's obviously a fight Cotto would be looking for if he wants to continue fighting for money.