Cotto-Gatti or Cotto-Hatton may happen!!!

By Marc Abrams

According to the Atlantic City Press, Should Arturo Gatti defeat WBC Welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir on July 22, Gatti then would likely take on Miguel Cotto on December 2nd at Boradwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

In the event of a Gatti defeat or Gatti being unavailable for that that December 2 date, Cotto's promoter, Top Rank is reportedly very close to staging a fight with Cotto taking on WBA Welterweight champion Ricky Hatton on December 2nd in a bout that would also land at the Atlantic City Venue. An insider in Cotto`s camp stated: Forget Gatti a Hatton deal is 99% done.

Cotto-Gatti would be a treat but Cotto-Hatton would be an extravaganza

Cotto wins both fights, with Hatton being the tougher one

Finally someone is willing to step up and see who is really the man at 147

What about all the talk about Cotto-Castillo? Was that all just rumor? Was it previously true but then wiped once Castillo blew weight for Corrales III?

I just have a feeling that Gatti is done at this kind of level. I think Baldomir will beat him.

But should Gatti him, him against Cotto would be interesting. Especially considering Cotto's dodgy chin. But even still. I don't think Gatti is much of a puncher at 147Lbs - I think Cotto would carve him up.

Hatton too.

cotto is a serious puncher but do you think he'll be right with the likes of margarito?

Cotto loses both fights

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Originally Posted by Violent Bob

What about all the talk about Cotto-Castillo? Was that all just rumor? Was it previously true but then wiped once Castillo blew weight for Corrales III?

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Hs gunna be suspended and shit i think, so god knows when he will be fighting again.

Cotto-hatton? would be a great fight. I think hatton has the better chin, that just might edge it for him; but saying that cotto seems to punch a bit harder.. or will a cut play a big part? so many questions lets seem them get it on and answer 'um!

At 147,I se Cotto beating everyone including Hatton but not PBF. He could even beat Margarito,I'm not sure but anyway,I hope we see him fight Hatton@147!!!At 140,he will lose!! :-\

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Originally Posted by Violent Demise

Cotto wins both fights, with Hatton being the tougher one

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I must agree with you there....I would rather see the Hatton fight though...got my reasons.....:)

hatton hammers gatti. and takes cotto to the late rounds before the ref saves cotto.

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Originally Posted by Lionheart Lacy

cotto is a serious puncher but do you think he'll be right with the likes of margarito?

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Cotto beats the severely overrated Margarito

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Originally Posted by Starr

Cotto loses both fights

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you think that Cotto would lose to Gatti?

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Originally Posted by The_One77

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Originally Posted by Starr

Cotto loses both fights

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you think that Cotto would lose to Gatti?

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Why not, Cotto is the favourite.

No way in hell Cotto loses to Gatti. And I would take Cotto in a late TKO over Hatton. I'm telling yall right now that once Cotto jumps to 147, he is one of the hardest hitters in that division with the added weight.

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Originally Posted by albsur2006

No way in hell Cotto loses to Gatti. And I would take Cotto in a late TKO over Hatton. I'm telling yall right now that once Cotto jumps to 147, he is one of the hardest hitters in that division with the added weight.

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lets not forget that he will be getting hit harder too. ;)

It's all something to look forward to though especially the Cotto Hatton fight. Both fighters are probably in their prime at the moment. Both are tremendous fighters but have both recently had their slight weaknesses shown to us. Think this would be an absolute cracking fight and could really go either way. Fingers crossed it happens sometime soon.

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Originally Posted by p4pking

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Originally Posted by The_One77

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Originally Posted by Starr

Cotto loses both fights

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you think that Cotto would lose to Gatti?

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Why not, Cotto is the favourite.

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you lost me....if that's the case, Cotto should win easily
He's too strong for Gatti imo

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Originally Posted by Puya

Finally someone is willing to step up and see who is really the man at 147

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Yeah that's true

At one point we had Kostya tszyu, Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, Zab Judah, Floyd Mayweather, Shamba Mitchell al lin the same weight devision.

The only fighters that met out of all of those at lightwelter was Tszyu, Hatton and Mitchell.

Do you think Cotto has the stamina to keep up with Hatton ?? I dont

I think he will and for what I said before, non of the top fighters want to face eachother at least Cotto is Willint to do it and for what I can see Hatton too. Look at my avatar

Gatti- Cotto....Cotto stops him mid round and as for hatton-cotto is really is flip a coin....i cannot call it!

cotto - gatti = cotto win

cotto = hatton = hatton win

id personaly love to see , gatti - hatton

Gatti wont be able to take the body punishment from either fighter and will be stoped in the later rounds.
Hatton-Cotto is the fight evryone wants to see, I think Cotto stops Hatton in the later round because his face will get busted up by left hooks, if he dosent run out of gas. if this fights happens no matter who wins, we the fans are sure to have a great fight.

INO Cotto will do far better at Welterweight & should of went there a while ago! Cotto wins this Especially after the last fight Hatton fought

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Originally Posted by The_One77

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Originally Posted by Starr

Cotto loses both fights

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you think that Cotto would lose to Gatti?

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Yes. He hits harder then Torres and has a better defense. And Cotto still gets hit A LOT so Gatti would beat him.

Starr...choosing the under dog for argument's sakE!!! ;)

Gatti wouldn't be the underdog if he fought Cotto.

And anyway, I'm not sure if Gatti gets past Baldomir.

Meh....Cotto would knock Gatti out within the first 7 rounds.
You'll see ;)

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Originally Posted by The_One77

Meh....Cotto would knock Gatti out within the first 7 rounds.
You'll see ;)

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If they ever fight you wanna put a wager on that?

IF Gatti gets past Baldomir, I bet you that Gatti would beat Cotto ;)

I think Baldomir is under rated on this site,he is no bum..and I personally think he will beat Gatti.He is not excellent in any 1 area but has a big heart,and is good in all areas,making him a tough rugged opponent who does not go away.He can give most in the division a good fight,not saying he will win though!!

Cotto vs. Hatton is a toss up, but at 147, Cotto's chances increase and Hatton's decrease. Check it: Cotto will be bigger and just as strong (if not stronger than Hatton). Hatton cuts easily and let me remind you of the damage Cotto has done to faces: Maussa: Eyes looking like Hatton; Sosa: lip split in two; Bailey: Cuts under both eyes; Corley: Cuts under both eyes; Branco: Busted face; Paulie: Busted face, nose, jaw, mouth, eye, all bleeding at one point or another. I see Hatton a bloody mess by the middle rounds, not to say that he will lose. It's a simple fact and all you Cotto doubters (aka Starr) must admit that there's a easy chance Hatton will get cut and impact the fight. Cotto's chin will be stronger, after all, he doesn't have to shed 20 pounds to fight at 140 (granted, he will be fighting stronger fighters at 147). Hatton got rocked by Collazo, a non-puncher, and he also doesn't like body shots (Cotto's) specialty. Rewind the tape of Tszyu vs. Hatton and I think in the one of the middle rounds, Hatton was hit by a body shot and went down, but the ref called it a low blow. Pause the tape. There was no low blow. It was a knockdown. Cotto can also box and if he gets it through his thick head that he has an outstanding, head snapping jab, Hatton will surely lose. Yet, Cotto better be ready to fight 12 rounds because Hatton is as tough as they come in any weight. And he sure likes a scrap, something Cotto can't seem to stay out of. Thus, despite Cotto's obvious advantages in terms of skill, Hatton sure is man enough to give Cotto difficulty. Prediction: Cotto by 9th round TKO.

As for Gatti, the referee will stop that fight in favor of Cotto!! Gatti will be slower than Cotto. Gatti's face will be worse than Hatton's! Cotto has the power advantage. Gatti hasn't beaten a top fighter in years (Ward doesn't count. He was nothing more than a club fighter/journeyman, granted a good one). Mayweather, de la Hoya, Robinson, Manfreddy. Boxer punchers beat Gatti easy. That's what Cotto is (not that he fights like that all the time, though).

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Originally Posted by Starr

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Originally Posted by The_One77

Meh....Cotto would knock Gatti out within the first 7 rounds.
You'll see ;)

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If they ever fight you wanna put a wager on that?

IF Gatti gets past Baldomir, I bet you that Gatti would beat Cotto ;)

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sure, what you got in mind? ;D

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Originally Posted by Starr

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Originally Posted by The_One77

Meh....Cotto would knock Gatti out within the first 7 rounds.
You'll see ;)

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If they ever fight you wanna put a wager on that?

IF Gatti gets past Baldomir, I bet you that Gatti would beat Cotto ;)

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sure, what you got in mind? ;D

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Sig bet.

If Gatti gets past Baldomir(which I'm not sure he will) And if Cotto and Gatti ever fight and Gatti wins. You have to put in your sig

"STARR IS MY MISTRESS AS I BELITTLE MYSELF TO HER EVERY WHIM AS SHE PUNISHES ME 24/7 FOR NOT KNOWING AS MUCH BOXING AS SHE ... COTTO GOT BEAT AND OH YEA. ZAB JUDAH P4P NUMBER ONE!!!"


;D Thats just a low tone since its our first wager.

What do I have to put in my sig if Cotto wins?

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Originally Posted by Starr

Gatti wouldn't be the underdog if he fought Cotto.

And anyway, I'm not sure if Gatti gets past Baldomir.

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You are not sure Gatti can get past Baldomir, bur you are positive Gatti can beat Cotto?!? If I am following the path correctly you are saying that Baldomir is a better fighter (or matchup) than Cotto? Sorry but I dont understand the thought on this one. Personally I think Gatti is going to have problems getting past Baldomir, and there is no way he beats Cotto.

:lol:

You my dear have to put in yourr sig

"I PRETEND TO KNOW EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT BOXING, BUT IN REALITY The_One77 MAKES ME LOOK LIKE A 5 YEAR OLD....
As a matter of fact, life is sooo cold without him.....The_One is my leader, my Boxing God, and without him there is no Purist/Star...."

k, what bout that? ;)
haha ;D

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Originally Posted by The_One77

:lol:

You my dear have to put in yourr sig

"I PRETEND TO KNOW EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT BOXING, BUT IN REALITY The_One77 MAKES ME LOOK LIKE A 5 YEAR OLD....
As a matter of fact, life is sooo cold without him.....The_One is my leader, my Boxing God, and without him there is no Purist/Star...."

k, what bout that? ;)
haha ;D

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Ok the bets on ;)

deal
But we'll just have to wait a year or 2 for the actual fights to happen hopefully