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In all honesty all that matters to me now is PAC winning his 7th weight div championship, I don't care who he fights catch weight or not. I just want him to make history to be the first boxer to do so.
your right man, forget these babies whining. history wont hear them at all but that 7th weight div title will be told loudly.
Well since all you Pac fans think Manny walks on water, and since you're so confident in your man's abilities, then you should have no problem with him fighting for that 7th title at 147.
If Manny beats Cotto at 147, I'll have absolutely no problem giving him credit for it, but when Cotto beats Manny, will you Pac fans be able to do the same, without whining?
If Cotto wins he'll get credit, just as if Pac wins he'll get credit. This stuff about the weight is just nonsense.....
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Diane
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your right man, forget these babies whining. history wont hear them at all but that 7th weight div title will be told loudly.
Well since all you Pac fans think Manny walks on water, and since you're so confident in your man's abilities, then you should have no problem with him fighting for that 7th title at 147.
If Manny beats Cotto at 147, I'll have absolutely no problem giving him credit for it, but when Cotto beats Manny, will you Pac fans be able to do the same, without whining?
If Cotto wins he'll get credit, just as if Pac wins he'll get credit. This stuff about the weight is just nonsense.....
unless you're the one struggling to cut weight.
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Re: Lets get something straight!
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Diane
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Julius Rain
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Pavlik
In all honesty all that matters to me now is PAC winning his 7th weight div championship, I don't care who he fights catch weight or not. I just want him to make history to be the first boxer to do so.
your right man, forget these babies whining. history wont hear them at all but that 7th weight div title will be told loudly.
Well since all you Pac fans think Manny walks on water, and since you're so confident in your man's abilities, then you should have no problem with him fighting for that 7th title at 147.
If Manny beats Cotto at 147, I'll have absolutely no problem giving him credit for it, but when Cotto beats Manny, will you Pac fans be able to do the same, without whining?
REally diane? really? i know when others resort to comments like that they are offended somehow. But yes i do think pac has a good chance even at 147. What do you think pacs chances are at a catchweight? do you think its a sealed win? i didnt think so.
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Catchweights should not be for titles period. The belt is for fighters that can make 141-147 at the weigh-in. The 145 limit is not the Welterweight limit and therefore should not be for the WELTERWEIGHT title. If Cotto and PAC want to fight at a catchweight fine, but you cannot justify it being for a title other than you want your boy to get his 7th div title. If PAC wants a 7th division title fight someone within the limits of the seventh division, not some made-up limit.
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Catchweights should not be for titles period. The belt is for fighters that can make 141-147 at the weigh-in. The 145 limit is not the Welterweight limit and therefore should not be for the WELTERWEIGHT title. If Cotto and PAC want to fight at a catchweight fine, but you cannot justify it being for a title other than you want your boy to get his 7th div title. If PAC wants a 7th division title fight someone within the limits of the seventh division, not some made-up limit.
If a champ agrees to it then a title can be on the line at a catchweight. Just like in the past fighters have agreed to a catchweight to put two division titles on the line.
Come on guys this isnt the first time its going to happen.
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Julius Rain
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killersheep
Catchweights should not be for titles period. The belt is for fighters that can make 141-147 at the weigh-in. The 145 limit is not the Welterweight limit and therefore should not be for the WELTERWEIGHT title. If Cotto and PAC want to fight at a catchweight fine, but you cannot justify it being for a title other than you want your boy to get his 7th div title. If PAC wants a 7th division title fight someone within the limits of the seventh division, not some made-up limit.
If a champ agrees to it then a title can be on the line at a catchweight. Just like in the past fighters have agreed to a catchweight to put two division titles on the line.
Come on guys this isnt the first time its going to happen.
Hello? McFly!
Governing Body?
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Re: Lets get something straight!
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Julius Rain
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killersheep
Catchweights should not be for titles period. The belt is for fighters that can make 141-147 at the weigh-in. The 145 limit is not the Welterweight limit and therefore should not be for the WELTERWEIGHT title. If Cotto and PAC want to fight at a catchweight fine, but you cannot justify it being for a title other than you want your boy to get his 7th div title. If PAC wants a 7th division title fight someone within the limits of the seventh division, not some made-up limit.
If a champ agrees to it then a title can be on the line at a catchweight. Just like in the past fighters have agreed to a catchweight to put two division titles on the line.
Come on guys this isnt the first time its going to happen.
Those were just as much if not more BS than this. I would never endorse multiple weight titles in the same fight it doesn't make any sense. Yes it has happened, but it shouldn't have. For example, how can you justify fighting for a middleweight title at 164 lbs. Do boxers now have carte blanche to determine what weightclasses are? If that's the case why have weight classes at all?
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killersheep
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Julius Rain
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killersheep
Catchweights should not be for titles period. The belt is for fighters that can make 141-147 at the weigh-in. The 145 limit is not the Welterweight limit and therefore should not be for the WELTERWEIGHT title. If Cotto and PAC want to fight at a catchweight fine, but you cannot justify it being for a title other than you want your boy to get his 7th div title. If PAC wants a 7th division title fight someone within the limits of the seventh division, not some made-up limit.
If a champ agrees to it then a title can be on the line at a catchweight. Just like in the past fighters have agreed to a catchweight to put two division titles on the line.
Come on guys this isnt the first time its going to happen.
Those were just as much if not more BS than this. I would never endorse multiple weight titles in the same fight it doesn't make any sense. Yes it has happened, but it shouldn't have. For example, how can you justify fighting for a middleweight title at 164 lbs. Do boxers now have carte blanche to determine what weightclasses are? If that's the case why have weight classes at all?
they do it to match two great fighters up and the titles are additional hype jobs. you know how boxing goes killa.
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Julius Rain
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killersheep
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If a champ agrees to it then a title can be on the line at a catchweight. Just like in the past fighters have agreed to a catchweight to put two division titles on the line.
Come on guys this isnt the first time its going to happen.
Those were just as much if not more BS than this. I would never endorse multiple weight titles in the same fight it doesn't make any sense. Yes it has happened, but it shouldn't have. For example, how can you justify fighting for a middleweight title at 164 lbs. Do boxers now have carte blanche to determine what weightclasses are? If that's the case why have weight classes at all?
they do it to match two great fighters up and the titles are additional hype jobs. you know how boxing goes killa.
So you're saying titles are merely marketing tools?
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killersheep
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Julius Rain
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Those were just as much if not more BS than this. I would never endorse multiple weight titles in the same fight it doesn't make any sense. Yes it has happened, but it shouldn't have. For example, how can you justify fighting for a middleweight title at 164 lbs. Do boxers now have carte blanche to determine what weightclasses are? If that's the case why have weight classes at all?
they do it to match two great fighters up and the titles are additional hype jobs. you know how boxing goes killa.
So you're saying titles are merely marketing tools?
I wouldnt say merely marketing tools.
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Julius Rain
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killersheep
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they do it to match two great fighters up and the titles are additional hype jobs. you know how boxing goes killa.
So you're saying titles are merely marketing tools?
I wouldnt say merely marketing tools.
Please explain how a fight that is not at the standards of Welterweight can be for the title then. 141-145 is NOT the Welterweight limit and should NOT be for the Welterweight title because of that.
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Julius Rain
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killersheep
Catchweights should not be for titles period. The belt is for fighters that can make 141-147 at the weigh-in. The 145 limit is not the Welterweight limit and therefore should not be for the WELTERWEIGHT title. If Cotto and PAC want to fight at a catchweight fine, but you cannot justify it being for a title other than you want your boy to get his 7th div title. If PAC wants a 7th division title fight someone within the limits of the seventh division, not some made-up limit.
If a champ agrees to it then a title can be on the line at a catchweight. Just like in the past fighters have agreed to a catchweight to put two division titles on the line.
Come on guys this isnt the first time its going to happen.
Ray Leonard pull that bitchass move on Lalonde for his Lightheavyweight title at 168. And De La Hoya the 2nd golden boy had Hopkins come in at 158 at age 39 for his middleweight titles. Both are punks for pulling those moves.
Ray Leonard who is a poor man's version of the original Sugar Ray tried to emulate the original by taking on the lightheavyweight champ, but all he did was pissed off real boxing fans with that weight drain shit.
Pacman will alienate and piss off many boxing fans, he may fool the fan boys and the general public, but real boxing fans he won't.
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Julius Rain
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Catchweights should not be for titles period. The belt is for fighters that can make 141-147 at the weigh-in. The 145 limit is not the Welterweight limit and therefore should not be for the WELTERWEIGHT title. If Cotto and PAC want to fight at a catchweight fine, but you cannot justify it being for a title other than you want your boy to get his 7th div title. If PAC wants a 7th division title fight someone within the limits of the seventh division, not some made-up limit.
If a champ agrees to it then a title can be on the line at a catchweight. Just like in the past fighters have agreed to a catchweight to put two division titles on the line.
Come on guys this isnt the first time its going to happen.
Ray Leonard pull that bitchass move on Lalonde for his Lightheavyweight title at 168. And De La Hoya the 2nd golden boy had Hopkins come in at 158 at age 39 for his middleweight titles. Both are punks for pulling those moves.
Ray Leonard who is a poor man's version of the original Sugar Ray tried to emulate the original by taking on the lightheavyweight champ, but all he did was pissed off real boxing fans with that weight drain shit.
Pacman will alienate and piss off many boxing fans, he may fool the fan boys and the general public, but real boxing fans he won't.
Valid points about Leonard and ODLH, but don't say Julius isn't a real boxing fan. Julius is a stand up guy, we can keep this debate civil.
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killersheep
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Julius Rain
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So you're saying titles are merely marketing tools?
I wouldnt say merely marketing tools.
Please explain how a fight that is not at the standards of Welterweight can be for the title then. 141-145 is NOT the Welterweight limit and should NOT be for the Welterweight title because of that.
Actually 141-145 is within the welterweight limit. It's 141-147 but guys usually come in at 147 most of the time and then rehydrate.
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killersheep
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Julius Rain
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So you're saying titles are merely marketing tools?
I wouldnt say merely marketing tools.
Please explain how a fight that is not at the standards of Welterweight can be for the title then. 141-145 is NOT the Welterweight limit and should NOT be for the Welterweight title because of that.
KS, the rule states welterweight range from 141 to 147 and the welterweight title can be fought between those weight. If the fighters agree not to max out during weigh in at 147 they can do that.
The catchweight is simply asking both fighters not to max out on the weigh in, but they are still at the welterweight standard.
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killersheep
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I wouldnt say merely marketing tools.
Please explain how a fight that is not at the standards of Welterweight can be for the title then. 141-145 is NOT the Welterweight limit and should NOT be for the Welterweight title because of that.
Actually 141-145 is within the welterweight limit. It's 141-147 but guys usually come in at 147 most of the time and then rehydrate.
Within yes, but not AT the welterweight limit. For a guy like Cotto, getting down to 145 may actually make a big difference. The point is Welterweight is not 141-145 it's 141-147.
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Julius Rain
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killersheep
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I wouldnt say merely marketing tools.
Please explain how a fight that is not at the standards of Welterweight can be for the title then. 141-145 is NOT the Welterweight limit and should NOT be for the Welterweight title because of that.
KS, the rule states welterweight range from 141 to 147 and the welterweight title can be fought between those weight. If the fighters agree not to max out during weigh in at 147 they can do that.
The catchweight is simply asking both fighters not to max out on the weigh in, but they are still at the welterweight standard.
No they are not, if they were within the Welterweight standard they could weigh-in at 147. This is a CATCHWEIGHT.
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Julius Rain
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Please explain how a fight that is not at the standards of Welterweight can be for the title then. 141-145 is NOT the Welterweight limit and should NOT be for the Welterweight title because of that.
KS, the rule states welterweight range from 141 to 147 and the welterweight title can be fought between those weight. If the fighters agree not to max out during weigh in at 147 they can do that.
The catchweight is simply asking both fighters not to max out on the weigh in, but they are still at the welterweight standard.
No they are not, if they were within the Welterweight standard they could weigh-in at 147. This is a CATCHWEIGHT.
your right this is a catchweight both champions agreed on to put their titles on the line.:)
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Julius Rain
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KS, the rule states welterweight range from 141 to 147 and the welterweight title can be fought between those weight. If the fighters agree not to max out during weigh in at 147 they can do that.
The catchweight is simply asking both fighters not to max out on the weigh in, but they are still at the welterweight standard.
No they are not, if they were within the Welterweight standard they could weigh-in at 147. This is a CATCHWEIGHT.
your right this is a catchweight both champions agreed on to put their titles on the line.:)
Catchweight implies not at a determined weight class (e.g. Welterweight)
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Cotto himself said he could do 145 no problem, in his last bout he weighed in at 146. Pac is unlikely to even weigh in at 144 if he fights above junier weltwer weight. Do you still think its unfair?
Are you guys telling me you guys believe pac would easily beat cotto at any weight below 147? :D nuthuggers! ;D
Its up to the two fighters and this fight is likely to happen at a catchweight.
Of course he said that. Offer me 10 million dollars and I'll tell you I can make 80 lbs and I'll try my best to do it. Boxers say and do all kinds of things to get marquee fights made.
Just because he can make the weight doesn't mean he's going to be at his best. I think Pac would beat Cotto handily at 147 and that victory would have a lot more credibility than one at 145. Like it or not, if this fight takes place anywhere below 147, it will always have an asterix beside it in many peoples eyes.
yea ofcourse the nuetral fans would be like cotto was shot and couldn't pull the trigger at 145 right? :shakehead:
Pac wins, he gets another big win over a great fighter plus his 7th division title. Thats what the history book would read, not what the bias fans would say ;)
People will say similar things about a Cotto fight at 145 as they do about the ODH fight and it will delegitimize what should be an extremely impressive accomplishment. Take this thread for example, look at how people still talk about Leonard - Lalonde. Cotto has reportedly had some difficulties making 147 and he was an emaciated ghost at 140. Making him come to 145 will potentially reduce his energy and punch resistance and if it looks that way during the fight people are going to be bringing it up whenever his victory is discussed. I feel Pacquiao would beat Cotto at 147, so I want to see the fight take place at a weight that allows both fighters to perform to the best of their abilities.
I would also like to say that I agree with Killer, catchweight as fine as long as both fighters agree to them, but title should never be on the line in such situations.
And if you're called me a "bias fan", I would remind you that I have stated on several occasions that I feel Pac is an all-time great fighter and that if he beats two of Mosley, Mayweather, and Cotto (excluding catchweights for Cotto and Mosley) that I would consider him in the top 5 - 10 fighters ever.
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I think the key point here is that while it will look like "it's just 2 pounds". It's the effect it has on rehydration or rather lack there of. This will decrease his speed, power, reactions and cut resistance all from 2 little pounds. This is a legitimate gripe, Roach knows exactly what he's doing and what it's buying him in terms of advantages. I am not holding this against Roach at all, he is doing what he can in the best interest of his fighter. What happens in the contracts between the fighters is fine EXCEPT for the titles themselves.
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I think the key point here is that while it will look like "it's just 2 pounds". It's the effect it has on rehydration or rather lack there of. This will decrease his speed, power, reactions and cut resistance all from 2 little pounds. This is a legitimate gripe, Roach knows exactly what he's doing and what it's buying him in terms of advantages. I am not holding this against Roach at all, he is doing what he can in the best interest of his fighter. What happens in the contracts between the fighters is fine EXCEPT for the titles themselves.
That's a load of crap. Unless you think Cotto and his nutritionist are idiots? Maybe you do, I don't know?
He's not going to dehydrate those two extra pounds in his weight management plan during the days before the fight. He's going to do it more naturally in the gym and through diet to be safe. That argument is just an excuse for losing.
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I think the key point here is that while it will look like "it's just 2 pounds". It's the effect it has on rehydration or rather lack there of. This will decrease his speed, power, reactions and cut resistance all from 2 little pounds. This is a legitimate gripe, Roach knows exactly what he's doing and what it's buying him in terms of advantages. I am not holding this against Roach at all, he is doing what he can in the best interest of his fighter. What happens in the contracts between the fighters is fine EXCEPT for the titles themselves.
That's a load of crap. Unless you think Cotto and his nutritionist are idiots? Maybe you do, I don't know?
He's not going to dehydrate those two extra pounds in his weight management plan during the days before the fight. He's going to do it more naturally in the gym and through diet to be safe. That argument is just an excuse for losing.
Certainly no fighter would ever put themselves into a position that is not optimally healthy to chase the dollars, is that what you are saying.
Mark my words if Cotto goes through with this you will see a lack of sweat on his body, and if that's the case everything I have said is true.
I'll put sigi bet on this if you'd like.
If it's not a big deal why doesn't PAC just make the fight at Welterweight?
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fan johnny
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I think the key point here is that while it will look like "it's just 2 pounds". It's the effect it has on rehydration or rather lack there of. This will decrease his speed, power, reactions and cut resistance all from 2 little pounds. This is a legitimate gripe, Roach knows exactly what he's doing and what it's buying him in terms of advantages. I am not holding this against Roach at all, he is doing what he can in the best interest of his fighter. What happens in the contracts between the fighters is fine EXCEPT for the titles themselves.
That's a load of crap. Unless you think Cotto and his nutritionist are idiots? Maybe you do, I don't know?
He's not going to dehydrate those two extra pounds in his weight management plan during the days before the fight. He's going to do it more naturally in the gym and through diet to be safe. That argument is just an excuse for losing.
No offense man, and I don't mean this as dickishly as it's going to sound, but you've demonstrated in the past that you have no idea how these sorts of things work.
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I have no problem with the catchweight ordeal if they want to fight. But when you are asking the welterweight champion to a fight and for him to put his title on the line then you need to abide by the welterweight range, 141-147. If you don't care about the title...then lets get it on.
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The 2 pounds may not be a problem in this case. But it can be a problem. Roach isn't doing it for kicks. Anyone who cuts weight knows that the last 2 or 3 pounds you cut wreak havoc on your body. Let alone another 2 pounds. Come on fellow boxers and wrestlers speak up. I'm not just speaking opinion here. This is factually well known. But it doesn't mean that will be the case here. Either way, skip the shenanigans and I hope this leads to the tournament of tournments. Cotto/Pac then Mosley/PBF and the winners face each other.
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I think the key point here is that while it will look like "it's just 2 pounds". It's the effect it has on rehydration or rather lack there of. This will decrease his speed, power, reactions and cut resistance all from 2 little pounds. This is a legitimate gripe, Roach knows exactly what he's doing and what it's buying him in terms of advantages. I am not holding this against Roach at all, he is doing what he can in the best interest of his fighter. What happens in the contracts between the fighters is fine EXCEPT for the titles themselves.
That's a load of crap. Unless you think Cotto and his nutritionist are idiots? Maybe you do, I don't know?
He's not going to dehydrate those two extra pounds in his weight management plan during the days before the fight. He's going to do it more naturally in the gym and through diet to be safe. That argument is just an excuse for losing.
Certainly no fighter would ever put themselves into a position that is not optimally healthy to chase the dollars, is that what you are saying.
Mark my words if Cotto goes through with this you will see a lack of sweat on his body, and if that's the case everything I have said is true.
I'll put sigi bet on this if you'd like.
If it's not a big deal why doesn't PAC just make the fight at Welterweight?
Sure that's a sucker bet.... your words are now marked!
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I think the key point here is that while it will look like "it's just 2 pounds". It's the effect it has on rehydration or rather lack there of. This will decrease his speed, power, reactions and cut resistance all from 2 little pounds. This is a legitimate gripe, Roach knows exactly what he's doing and what it's buying him in terms of advantages. I am not holding this against Roach at all, he is doing what he can in the best interest of his fighter. What happens in the contracts between the fighters is fine EXCEPT for the titles themselves.
That's a load of crap. Unless you think Cotto and his nutritionist are idiots? Maybe you do, I don't know?
He's not going to dehydrate those two extra pounds in his weight management plan during the days before the fight. He's going to do it more naturally in the gym and through diet to be safe. That argument is just an excuse for losing.
No offense man, and I don't mean this as dickishly as it's going to sound, but you've demonstrated in the past that you have no idea how these sorts of things work.
You right, it does sound dickish. If your going to make an argument like that, you need to be specific. Otherwise no one knows what you are talking about! If you have an argument that has substance, lay it out. If I'm wrong and can see the error of my ways, I'm man enough to admit it!
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Pac should just fight the 140 pounders and wipe them out, this catch weight thing for titles are upsetting fans of the sport. No one would say anything about Pac fighting at 140 because he has proven that to be his best weight.
He can meet Floyd later at a catchweight for the mythical p4p title, because let's be serious Floyd really isn't a natural welterweight but I don't know if he can make 140 at age 32.
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That's a load of crap. Unless you think Cotto and his nutritionist are idiots? Maybe you do, I don't know?
He's not going to dehydrate those two extra pounds in his weight management plan during the days before the fight. He's going to do it more naturally in the gym and through diet to be safe. That argument is just an excuse for losing.
No offense man, and I don't mean this as dickishly as it's going to sound, but you've demonstrated in the past that you have no idea how these sorts of things work.
You right, it does sound dickish. If your going to make an argument like that, you need to be specific. Otherwise no one knows what you are talking about! If you have an argument that has substance, lay it out. If I'm wrong and can see the error of my ways, I'm man enough to admit it!
In discussions about this topic in the past, mainly between yourself and AdamGB (who knows a great deal about these types of issues), you had no refutation for the evidence he brought to support his argument that even two pounds can make a huge difference for a fighter. You have no arguments other than "it's only two pounds" and "Cotto/his trainers/whoever wouldn't take the fight if it was unhealthy for him or if he was unable to perform to his usual standards etc..." which is ridiculous. He, like almost anyone else, would do anything within reason to attain the money and potential glory that stems from a Pacquiao fight.
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Pac should just fight the 140 pounders and wipe them out, this catch weight thing for titles are upsetting fans of the sport. No one would say anything about Pac fighting at 140 because he has proven that to be his best weight.
He can meet Floyd later at a catchweight for the mythical p4p title, because let's be serious Floyd really isn't a natural welterweight but I don't know if he can make 140 at age 32.
I agree, Pac and Floyd should just do the catchweight thing. PBF is no real welterweight and they are naturally close in size so it'll be an easier size matchup. Trying to squeeze bigger fighters down and blow up little fighters so they can fight does bring too much controversy. One fight at 140 that I would like to see is Pac/Judah. It would be extreme fireworks as long as it last.
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No offense man, and I don't mean this as dickishly as it's going to sound, but you've demonstrated in the past that you have no idea how these sorts of things work.
You right, it does sound dickish. If your going to make an argument like that, you need to be specific. Otherwise no one knows what you are talking about! If you have an argument that has substance, lay it out. If I'm wrong and can see the error of my ways, I'm man enough to admit it!
In discussions about this topic in the past, mainly between yourself and AdamGB (who knows a great deal about these types of issues), you had no refutation for the evidence he brought to support his argument that even two pounds can make a huge difference for a fighter. You have no arguments other than "it's only two pounds" and "Cotto/his trainers/whoever wouldn't take the fight if it was unhealthy for him or if he was unable to perform to his usual standards etc..." which is ridiculous. He, like almost anyone else, would do anything within reason to attain the money and potential glory that stems from a Pacquiao fight.
You are taking my arguments out of context. If you want a clarification on a statement, than ask for one.
What that demonistrates is a difference of opinion. I did rebut that claim, If you read back the thread not skimming and picking out parts, you might discover my more complete argument. AdamGB pushes the discussion in to a nuthuggers realm about Pacquaio and away from the debate about catch weight. I wasn't in the mood to go there.
So that you might have a little more comprehention about my argument, I completely understand and don't disagree that two pounds related to dehydration is a big deal. I have never disputed that. Two pound related to weight lost without dehydration or unnatural means for fighting in a weight class is not a big deal and the proper way to do it. Unnatural means of losing weight is a form of cheating and the argument of safety is a basically a technique used to intentionally mislead so that fighters naturally above the weight class can utilize the 24 hour weigh-in period to dehydrate and qualify for the weightclass officially cheating.
Making a catch weight forces the fighter naturally above the weight class to comedown in weight naturally and fight at a more legitimate weight.
The question I have is Do you think really think Cotto is stupid and an idiot?
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You right, it does sound dickish. If your going to make an argument like that, you need to be specific. Otherwise no one knows what you are talking about! If you have an argument that has substance, lay it out. If I'm wrong and can see the error of my ways, I'm man enough to admit it!
In discussions about this topic in the past, mainly between yourself and AdamGB (who knows a great deal about these types of issues), you had no refutation for the evidence he brought to support his argument that even two pounds can make a huge difference for a fighter. You have no arguments other than "it's only two pounds" and "Cotto/his trainers/whoever wouldn't take the fight if it was unhealthy for him or if he was unable to perform to his usual standards etc..." which is ridiculous. He, like almost anyone else, would do anything within reason to attain the money and potential glory that stems from a Pacquiao fight.
You are taking my arguments out of context. If you want a clarification on a statement, than ask for one.
What that demonistrates is a difference of opinion. I did rebut that claim, If you read back the thread not skimming and picking out parts, you might discover my more complete argument. AdamGB pushes the discussion in to a nuthuggers realm about Pacquaio and away from the debate about catch weight. I wasn't in the mood to go there.
So that you might have a little more comprehention about my argument, I completely understand and don't disagree that two pounds related to dehydration is a big deal. I have never disputed that. Two pound related to weight lost without dehydration or unnatural means for fighting in a weight class is not a big deal and the proper way to do it. Unnatural means of losing weight is a form of cheating and the argument of safety is a basically a technique used to intentionally mislead so that fighters naturally above the weight class can utilize the 24 hour weigh-in period to dehydrate and qualify for the weightclass officially cheating.
Making a catch weight forces the fighter naturally above the weight class to comedown in weight naturally and fight at a more legitimate weight.
The question I have is Do you think really think Cotto is stupid and an idiot?
How did we get from point A to point B? You really have moved the target here. Cotto is making weight at the upper end of Welter and has for over 3 years now. Weighing in at 145 WILL effect him. If you ever talked about anything besides PAC (or the fighters he's going against) there may be some merit to someone not taking your statements as fanboyism. This is to help you know where Adam is coming from. And if you don't think Cotto would dehydrate himself to make a fight happen, what do you think happened in Cotto-Malignaggi fight. Did he win sure, but he sure looked sluggish and exhausted coming down the stretch, even Paulie's punchs seemed to be getting to him. Now granted this was at 140, but like I said it has been 3 years now that he has been weighing in at higher than 145, his body has become accustomed to this weight.
So to answer your question, I don't think Cotto is stupid, but I do think he would go in a situation that is not optimal for a good payday.
The better question is, why if the two pounds won't be a factor can't Cotto come in at the Welterweight limit?
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In discussions about this topic in the past, mainly between yourself and AdamGB (who knows a great deal about these types of issues), you had no refutation for the evidence he brought to support his argument that even two pounds can make a huge difference for a fighter. You have no arguments other than "it's only two pounds" and "Cotto/his trainers/whoever wouldn't take the fight if it was unhealthy for him or if he was unable to perform to his usual standards etc..." which is ridiculous. He, like almost anyone else, would do anything within reason to attain the money and potential glory that stems from a Pacquiao fight.
You are taking my arguments out of context. If you want a clarification on a statement, than ask for one.
What that demonistrates is a difference of opinion. I did rebut that claim, If you read back the thread not skimming and picking out parts, you might discover my more complete argument. AdamGB pushes the discussion in to a nuthuggers realm about Pacquaio and away from the debate about catch weight. I wasn't in the mood to go there.
So that you might have a little more comprehention about my argument, I completely understand and don't disagree that two pounds related to dehydration is a big deal. I have never disputed that. Two pound related to weight lost without dehydration or unnatural means for fighting in a weight class is not a big deal and the proper way to do it. Unnatural means of losing weight is a form of cheating and the argument of safety is a basically a technique used to intentionally mislead so that fighters naturally above the weight class can utilize the 24 hour weigh-in period to dehydrate and qualify for the weightclass officially cheating.
Making a catch weight forces the fighter naturally above the weight class to comedown in weight naturally and fight at a more legitimate weight.
The question I have is Do you think really think Cotto is stupid and an idiot?
How did we get from point A to point B? You really have moved the target here. Cotto is making weight at the upper end of Welter and has for over 3 years now. Weighing in at 145 WILL effect him. If you ever talked about anything besides PAC (or the fighters he's going against) there may be some merit to someone not taking your statements as fanboyism. This is to help you know where Adam is coming from. And if you don't think Cotto would dehydrate himself to make a fight happen, what do you think happened in Cotto-Malignaggi fight. Did he win sure, but he sure looked sluggish and exhausted coming down the stretch, even Paulie's punchs seemed to be getting to him. Now granted this was at 140, but like I said it has been 3 years now that he has been weighing in at higher than 145, his body has become accustomed to this weight.
So to answer your question, I don't think Cotto is stupid, but I do think he would go in a situation that is not optimal for a good payday.
The better question is, why if the two pounds won't be a factor can't Cotto come in at the Welterweight limit?
I don't understand your question getting from point A to point B.
It's a better question, but it doesn't have the sarcasm, I posed the question because proponents of not having a catch weight are arguing that Cotto / Mosley or whoever would take the extra weight off by dehydrating further than his norm, making an even further drain on their body. If that is in fact the case, then the fighter has no business fighting in the weightclass, since the weightclass is defined as 140-147 and not just at 147.
Now of course lowering the limit will affect him, that's the whole point of making a catch weight and I will accept the fact that Cotto's judgement could be impared by greed but he doesn't strike me as being an idiot either.
Some people say it is unfair to have a catch weight to the guy coming down in weight, I don't agree and have laid out my reasons why.
This subject may have originated from Pacquiao fighting at a catch weight, but my opinions about weightclass and catch weights have nothing to do with Pacquaio specifically and are generic to any fighter.
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fan johnny
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killersheep
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fan johnny
You are taking my arguments out of context. If you want a clarification on a statement, than ask for one.
What that demonistrates is a difference of opinion. I did rebut that claim, If you read back the thread not skimming and picking out parts, you might discover my more complete argument. AdamGB pushes the discussion in to a nuthuggers realm about Pacquaio and away from the debate about catch weight. I wasn't in the mood to go there.
So that you might have a little more comprehention about my argument, I completely understand and don't disagree that two pounds related to dehydration is a big deal. I have never disputed that. Two pound related to weight lost without dehydration or unnatural means for fighting in a weight class is not a big deal and the proper way to do it. Unnatural means of losing weight is a form of cheating and the argument of safety is a basically a technique used to intentionally mislead so that fighters naturally above the weight class can utilize the 24 hour weigh-in period to dehydrate and qualify for the weightclass officially cheating.
Making a catch weight forces the fighter naturally above the weight class to comedown in weight naturally and fight at a more legitimate weight.
The question I have is Do you think really think Cotto is stupid and an idiot?
How did we get from point A to point B? You really have moved the target here. Cotto is making weight at the upper end of Welter and has for over 3 years now. Weighing in at 145 WILL effect him. If you ever talked about anything besides PAC (or the fighters he's going against) there may be some merit to someone not taking your statements as fanboyism. This is to help you know where Adam is coming from. And if you don't think Cotto would dehydrate himself to make a fight happen, what do you think happened in Cotto-Malignaggi fight. Did he win sure, but he sure looked sluggish and exhausted coming down the stretch, even Paulie's punchs seemed to be getting to him. Now granted this was at 140, but like I said it has been 3 years now that he has been weighing in at higher than 145, his body has become accustomed to this weight.
So to answer your question, I don't think Cotto is stupid, but I do think he would go in a situation that is not optimal for a good payday.
The better question is, why if the two pounds won't be a factor can't Cotto come in at the Welterweight limit?
I don't understand your question getting from point A to point B.
It's a better question, but it doesn't have the sarcasm, I posed the question because proponents of not having a catch weight are arguing that Cotto / Mosley or whoever would take the extra weight off by dehydrating further than his norm, making an even further drain on their body. If that is in fact the case, then the fighter has no business fighting in the weightclass, since the weightclass is defined as 140-147 and not just at 147.
Now of course lowering the limit will affect him, that's the whole point of making a catch weight and I will accept the fact that Cotto's judgement could be impared by greed but he doesn't strike me as being an idiot either.
Some people say it is unfair to have a catch weight to the guy coming down in weight, I don't agree and have laid out my reasons why.
This subject may have originated from Pacquiao fighting at a catch weight, but my opinions about weightclass and catch weights have nothing to do with Pacquaio specifically and are generic to any fighter.
I'm glad you agree.
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I heard this a 70/30 split, and Pac is getting the large piece of the pie. But Cotto will still get his biggest payday of his career? Geez, I wonder how much Pac will be earning.. dollar figure. 15-20M?
