Why would Miguel Cotto take on such a dangerous threat in Antonio Margarito?

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  1. JabCross727

    JabCross727 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I just thought about this. Essentially, in the wake of Floyd Mayweather's retirement, Miguel Cotto became the de facto #1 fighter in the welterweight division. Now, the reigning, defending, and undefeated WBA champion is taking on a big threat in Antonio Margarito. Looking at how both disposed of their opponents in April, both were set on a collision course this summer. However, many experts stated that Margarito is one of the most feared boxers in the WW division. Plus, when the contract and fight negotiations were proceeding, it was the signature of Miguel Cotto that the two parties and Top Rank were waiting for. Is the fact that Cotto did not sign right away for this fight called the Battle a sign of weakness? Is there any meaning behind it? Or was it after some battle planning that Cotto finally saw a weakness in Margarito's style or approach that made him sign on to the fight? In addition, could he also see that destroying such a top opponent solidify his grip as the king of the WW division? Thoughts on this topic...?
     
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  2. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Because he has huevos.
     
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  3. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Miguel Cotto has no fear.
     
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  4. jecxbox

    jecxbox St. Brett Full Member

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    He is a grown ass MAN...Thats why.
     
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  5. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Because this fight will be far easier than expected, wait till it's on and see for yourself.
     
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  6. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    Cotto was also vocal in the press about how "..He had his chance to fight me.." and that sort of thing every time he was asked about Margarito in the last year. For a guy who always said "..I fight whoever the company will put in front of me.." that was a little out of character.

    Top Rank wanted this matchup, not Miguel Cotto. That seems obvious.
     
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  7. JM22

    JM22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He had no were else to go cause if he did not sign they will be saying that he duck Margo but am gald he sign:D
     
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  8. JM22

    JM22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Man you guy's kill me:lol: :rofl :hi:
     
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  9. venomus_p4p

    venomus_p4p Guest

    Cotto is'nt afraid of other boxers. Thats obvious.
     
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  10. LeonardLeroy

    LeonardLeroy Active Member Full Member

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    so that you can ask this question and have people give you an obvious answer
     
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  11. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    He got backed into a corner by Top Rank. Yep. I've heard some people claim they're setting Cotto up. Some guy has a video on youtube talking about it and another Cotto fan has a video entitled "**** Bob Arum."
     
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  12. Uppercut83

    Uppercut83 The Quitschkos are bums Full Member

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    Because Cotto knows he is to good, he is going to sicken Tony with bodyshots and stop him late, hes a different class.
     
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  13. morfeus

    morfeus New Member Full Member

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    :smoke It is that Cotto is not afraid of nobody unlike Mayweather that is always protecting his career and face ...
     
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  14. venomus_p4p

    venomus_p4p Guest

    He could have went a million different ways and pulled a floyd so please don't discredit Cotto as if had no choice.

    Dumb****. :good
     
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  15. jecxbox

    jecxbox St. Brett Full Member

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    July 26th, Welcome to Boxing 101. :hi:
     
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