Cotto says if the fight's not in New York, no fight!

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Arum was talking about moving the fight to Cowboy's Stadium in TX, so it's a bit understandable why he wouldn't wanna risk having to fight Margarito in TX, IMO personally the fight can be in Margarito's living room and Tony is still gonna get his ass whooped

Then why would Cotto make the statement that he wont fight anywhere but New York? A chip in the armour in my opinion. Tony still has a mental edge in the fight.

has he only fought in NY? no, but the only OTHER place Arum has mentioned as an alternate location for the fight is TX, so it's not too complex to see why Cotto wouldn't want to fight Margarito in TX, Malignaggi/Diaz I anyone?

I think the fight and event are far better in New York because the fans all know Cotto and will really be into the fight so I hope thats where the fight is made. If not Phoenix would be cool cuz thats not too far from me and i may jump on it as tickets will prbably be cheaper so as to sell quicker.

and now the real reasoning comes to light haha, no joke if the fight wasn't in NY, Vegas or Atlantic City would make sense, both big venues and will sell out

Haha the real reason for what?? I wonder just how much fighting in your preferred place makes a difference for a fighter or how much having the crowd on your side hekps a fighter. For some fighters I think it would be alot but Cotto doesnt seem like the type who would need the crowd on his side. He's pretty no nonsense so makes no sense why he wouldnt be just as comfortable in Vegas, Houston, or LA.