Quote Originally Posted by p4pking View Post
I didn't even read the article, but Im guessing the "EXCUSE" is that Cotto isn't the highest payday out there for him. Well until they accept the hardcore boxing fan's approval as down payement on a new Bentley, It's not an excuse at all, and this entire thread is pointless and stupid. Ive said many times that I would far rather see Floyd fight Cotto than Oscar again or anyone else, and I don't know any real boxing fan who thinks differently. The problem is I'm not stupid and delluded enough to actually expect a fighter to accept far less money for an equal or greater risk, just because it will make me happy. Especially when I realize that therre are still far more people willing to shell out THEIR money to see Floyd fight Oscar than Cotto. It's just beyond pathetic that people still need clarification as to why this fight isn't happening yet.
I don't know how you still don't get it.

The bottom line is this, I'm not even mad at him if he wants to make money if that's what he's in it for. If he wants to stay out of the way and drop the title and let the real fighters fight, it's all gravy but he's holding a title and not doing anything to hold on to the top spot.

You're right, he doesn't have to fight Cotto if he feels he's not going to make the most money but the fans don't have to call hi the best either unless he does his talking in the ring and not outside of it.

Very simple.