Cotto's future if he loses?

[TitoFan]

Hey PRP... good to see you. I agree, Cotto will likely never go back to 140. I think 147 is his natural weight.

[Puerto Rican Punch]

Saludos mi amigo, que bueno verte por aqui nuevamente.

Definitely Cotto should not attempt a move back to 147. That may be OK for Hatton, but not for Cotto. I really hope Cotto get a victory sufficiently impressive over Judah that can make Floyd think about fighting him.

[TitoFan]

Disfrutando de este fin de semana largo. Espero la estes pasando bien.

I think you meant 140. But you're right...... 140 is Hatton's natural weight, just like 147 is Cotto's. Now, Hatton did fight at 147 before. Maybe he can go up again and challenge Cotto at that weight.

[Puerto Rican Punch]

Disfrutando de este fin de semana largo. Espero la estes pasando bien.

I think you meant 140. But you're right...... 140 is Hatton's natural weight, just like 147 is Cotto's. Now, Hatton did fight at 147 before. Maybe he can go up again and challenge Cotto at that weight.

You are right, I pressed the wrong button, I meant 140. Hatton vs Cotto will be a great fight also.

[gudnite vienna]

definatly a close fight if it is ever made. Ricky's got the tools to beat him!!!

[Fightman]

At 147 Cotto would have too much power for Hatton I feel. 140 would suit Hatton though.

[BoxingGorilla]

If Cotto takes an L next Saturday then he just bounces back. Judah has his multiple losses and he's fighitng Cotto on Saturday, isn't he?

One loss is meaningless.


*Of course it would help if I finished reading the original post. I think he stays put since moving back means extra heartache during camp.

[El Gamo]

IF Cotto would lose,I don't think it would be that big a deal at this time. I think he is Arum's trumpcard,and Arum would do anything he could to get him back into the picture. I think he'd rematch Zab or fight some bums,get the confidence back up,it depends on the manner of the loss.

[bzkfn]

Interesting. First of all, for me this is irrelevent because he won't lose...but, I'd probably give him somebody he should beat with no problems...then move him towards a rematch or another big fight. He's beaten a few names to still have a good standing.

[The Rookie Fan]

He would probably fight Mosley. Mosley been fighting some fighters who recently lost lately, Vargas and Collazo. So he will probably fight the looser of this fight as well.

LOL I don't really think this will happen I just thought it was funny how Mosley been hyped up again by his recent wins against a shot Vargas and Collazo, a decent fighter but one who came out of a loss against Hatton (even though he made Hatton look bad).

[Sugar_Shaw]

I don't see him going down in weight, 147 is his most natural weight class.

If he loses, he'll do what most beaten fighters do, he'll fight some easy opponents to get his confidence back, and then 2 or 3 fights down the road, he'll get another shot at a big fight.

Spot on, i agree 100%

Here is an idea (though it will probably never materialise):

Mayweather vs. Winner of Judah-Cotto for Welterweight title
Margarito vs. Loser of Judah-Cotto and the winner becomes number one contender

If PBF is offered enoygh $$$ he will come out of 'retirement', the winner of Judah-Cotto would be pleased that they are getting a shot at the Ring championship belt, Margarito ducks no one and would enjoy finally getting a big fight and the loser of Judah-Cotto would be grateful for a 2nd chance (or a 4th chance if the loser is Judah)

That could be sorted within a year and then after that Mosley should fight the champ in a final fight

[SweetPea]

I don't see him going down in weight, 147 is his most natural weight class.

If he loses, he'll do what most beaten fighters do, he'll fight some easy opponents to get his confidence back, and then 2 or 3 fights down the road, he'll get another shot at a big fight.

Spot on, i agree 100%

Here is an idea (though it will probably never materialise):

Mayweather vs. Winner of Judah-Cotto for Welterweight title
Margarito vs. Loser of Judah-Cotto and the winner becomes number one contender

If PBF is offered enoygh $$$ he will come out of 'retirement', the winner of Judah-Cotto would be pleased that they are getting a shot at the Ring championship belt, Margarito ducks no one and would enjoy finally getting a big fight and the loser of Judah-Cotto would be grateful for a 2nd chance (or a 4th chance if the loser is Judah)

That could be sorted within a year and then after that Mosley should fight the champ in a final fight

There's no way Floyd fights the winner of Cotto-Judah if Zab is the one who wins. A Mosley fight is worth more money than a Zab rematch.
However, if Cotto puts on a spectacular knockout performance, there's a chance that a Cotto-Floyd fight becomes more marketable than a Floyd-Mosley fight.

[The Whirlwind]

I think Cotto will win against Judah.
Cotto is young and hungry and he seems to be able to take a shot which is imperative at the top level. Cotto is taking this fight for all the right reasons.
I have to wonder the reasoning for Judah taking this fight?
If he wins he will be in a slightly better position to look for a big money match but I get the feeling he is most likely looking for a payday and that is not the right headspace to be taking into the ring.
Not against a banger like Cotto.
I believe Judah will get a fright when he cops a shot from Cotto and he will take to his toes.
It's certainly going to be an entertaining match up and it's looong overdue for Cotto to get a chance at a ranked and respected quality opponent. I wish the young man well. He is good for the image of boxing.

Should Cotto lose he is young and strong, he has years left in him and he would be back by the end of the year looking for a rematch or a new target.