Re: It's sad that Cotto's Career ruined by 2 Suspected Cheats
Its all a matter of perspective. As has been mentioned above. Its not confirmed that either of them cheated. Also I don't think cotto escapes blame in this.
For the sake of arguement, lets say cheato did use the plaster wraps. Who would have spotted it? or checked cheatos wraps? A better trainer did spot it and report it. Who would have taught Cotto to avoid the uppercut which has a been a money punch for any opponent that cared to use it.... it would have worn him down with or without wraps.
Let's also say this "needlegate" crap with Pacquaio was brought up by Cotto and not Mayweather? The spotlight could have been shined on this issue before now. In the fight, what if Cotto spent more time working the jab and moving and less time relying on being the bigger man. (or had a better trainer)
Theres a lot more cotto could have done and was negligent on. Getting a better trainer for instance-- didnt he have an offer from Manny Steward?). Working on his defense, sticking to a game plan etc. As long as suspicion and hypotheticals are counting, what if he spend less time banging his secretary and more time taking and interest in his career. As you've mentioned, Bravery will get you only so far.. then it will get you killed. Attention to details could have saved Cotto a lot of trouble.
They want your @$$ beat because upsets make news. News brings about excitement, excitement brings about ratings. The objective is to bring you up to the tower and tear your @$$ down. And if you don't believe that, you're crazy.
Roy Jones, Jr. "What I've Learned," Esquire 2003
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