Disgusting commentary on Boxrec by Bob Sheridan and his sidekick

[TitoFan]

Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion, and Third Man is certainly entitled to his. If he truly feels Floyd totally dominated Miguel and only lost 3 rounds, I guess it's his right. I certainly don't agree... and neither do a lot of other people, who saw Floyd having to dig down deep for the first time in a lo-n-n-n-n-n-n-g time to pull out the victory. I admire Floyd more now than before, because he met Cotto's challenge head-on, and both gave the crowd one of the more crowd-pleasing championship fights we've seen in years. I gave Miguel 5 rounds, although I'd like to see it again and score it again. Maybe I'll see it differently next time.

The sad part is, as happens with all great fights. With time, all people will remember is the unanimous decision win for Floyd over Cotto. One more notch in his belt. To be grouped into the other victims like Ortiz, Marquez, Hatton, etc. When in reality, it was nothing like those fights. As a Cotto fan, the only comfort I have is that Floyd himself knows he was in a real war... and he gave his kudos to Cotto in a very sportsmanlike manner after the fight. In a strange way, I think the Cotto fight has even increased Floyd's legacy in the boxing world.

Dude it you sound like a serious fanboy right about now, was your account hacked or something??

What's the problem? I've always been a Cotto fan. How is this strange to you? Or do you mean Floyd? Explain yourself please.

[Onix]

Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion, and Third Man is certainly entitled to his. If he truly feels Floyd totally dominated Miguel and only lost 3 rounds, I guess it's his right. I certainly don't agree... and neither do a lot of other people, who saw Floyd having to dig down deep for the first time in a lo-n-n-n-n-n-n-g time to pull out the victory. I admire Floyd more now than before, because he met Cotto's challenge head-on, and both gave the crowd one of the more crowd-pleasing championship fights we've seen in years. I gave Miguel 5 rounds, although I'd like to see it again and score it again. Maybe I'll see it differently next time.

The sad part is, as happens with all great fights. With time, all people will remember is the unanimous decision win for Floyd over Cotto. One more notch in his belt. To be grouped into the other victims like Ortiz, Marquez, Hatton, etc. When in reality, it was nothing like those fights. As a Cotto fan, the only comfort I have is that Floyd himself knows he was in a real war... and he gave his kudos to Cotto in a very sportsmanlike manner after the fight. In a strange way, I think the Cotto fight has even increased Floyd's legacy in the boxing world.

Dude it you sound like a serious fanboy right about now, was your account hacked or something??

What's the problem? I've always been a Cotto fan. How is this strange to you? Or do you mean Floyd? Explain yourself please.

Tito I know he's your fav fighter but I thought you were alot more objective then this. Perhaps you should watch the fight again, you say you gave Cotto 5 rounds, which ones were they? I gave him 3 rounds, lets stretch and say 4, they were not even the the 4 toughest rounds of Floyds career, that designation goes to Castillo or Augustus.

It was a great performance by Cotto but it was a lesson from Floyd and in no way was he in touble at anytime. The victory enhances Floyds legacy and the fact that it was Cotto gives it an added bump but its hardly a defining fight for Floyd simply a victory over another under suited opponent.

[TitoFan]

Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion, and Third Man is certainly entitled to his. If he truly feels Floyd totally dominated Miguel and only lost 3 rounds, I guess it's his right. I certainly don't agree... and neither do a lot of other people, who saw Floyd having to dig down deep for the first time in a lo-n-n-n-n-n-n-g time to pull out the victory. I admire Floyd more now than before, because he met Cotto's challenge head-on, and both gave the crowd one of the more crowd-pleasing championship fights we've seen in years. I gave Miguel 5 rounds, although I'd like to see it again and score it again. Maybe I'll see it differently next time.

The sad part is, as happens with all great fights. With time, all people will remember is the unanimous decision win for Floyd over Cotto. One more notch in his belt. To be grouped into the other victims like Ortiz, Marquez, Hatton, etc. When in reality, it was nothing like those fights. As a Cotto fan, the only comfort I have is that Floyd himself knows he was in a real war... and he gave his kudos to Cotto in a very sportsmanlike manner after the fight. In a strange way, I think the Cotto fight has even increased Floyd's legacy in the boxing world.

Dude it you sound like a serious fanboy right about now, was your account hacked or something??

What's the problem? I've always been a Cotto fan. How is this strange to you? Or do you mean Floyd? Explain yourself please.

Tito I know he's your fav fighter but I thought you were alot more objective then this. Perhaps you should watch the fight again, you say you gave Cotto 5 rounds, which ones were they? I gave him 3 rounds, lets stretch and say 4, they were not even the the 4 toughest rounds of Floyds career, that designation goes to Castillo or Augustus.

It was a great performance by Cotto but it was a lesson from Floyd and in no way was he in touble at anytime. The victory enhances Floyds legacy and the fact that it was Cotto gives it an added bump but its hardly a defining fight for Floyd simply a victory over another under suited opponent.

If I don't reply for awhile, it's 'cause I'm gonna be looking for a post of yours where you said I was objective.

















C'mon dude..... you and I both know you never miss an opportunity to yank my chain.

[THE THIRD MAN]

I fully understand that Cotto fans are not happy he was beaten, i'm a Cotto fan too, but i cannot see how he even came close to really troubling Floyd. It was a good fight and Cotto did his best to put pressure on Floyd and he was active throughout, but he didn't land enough, he looked good when Floyd decided to show bravado and fight from the ropes for a while, but that was it. Cotto's lack of foot movement and the ability to land anything significant was his downfall. Floyd paced himself through the fight, like a long distance runner you have to get the distance, so you pace it out and if that meant losing a couple of rounds then he was prepared to do that. Cotto couldn't quite land that big shot that would change Mayweather's fight plan. Mayweather stepped it up in that final round and looked like he could've done that at any time. There is no shame for Cotto here, i look forward to his next challenge, he is a great fighter.

[TitoFan]

I fully understand that Cotto fans are not happy he was beaten (not happy he was beaten, but I accepted the fact from the beginning), i'm a Cotto fan too, but i cannot see how he even came close to really troubling Floyd. It was a good fight and Cotto did his best to put pressure on Floyd and he was active throughout, but he didn't land enough, he looked good when Floyd decided to show bravado and fight from the ropes for a while, but that was it. Cotto's lack of foot movement and the ability to land anything significant was his downfall. (His lack of "anything significant" caused Floyd to bleed from his nose and created detectable mouses under both eyes. Normally Floyd's face shows no signs of battle (hence, the nickname "Pretty Boy") Floyd paced himself through the fight, like a long distance runner you have to get the distance, so you pace it out and if that meant losing a couple of rounds then he was prepared to do that. Cotto couldn't quite land that big shot that would change Mayweather's fight plan. Mayweather stepped it up in that final round and looked like he could've done that at any time. (Again with the "cruising", "taking rounds off" argument. So he purposely coasted so the fight could last 12 rounds? What a showman! Look... he caught Cotto good in the last round. He saw that... he went for it. Before that... Cotto was pressuring him into the ropes. Oh... I'm sorry. Floyd was allowing Cotto to put him against the ropes and punish him.)There is no shame for Cotto here, i look forward to his next challenge, he is a great fighter.

Happens all the time. The judges decision was wide... so obviously the fight was one-sided. Floyd was coasting. He was bored. He could've finished Cotto at any time. Floyd LET it last 12 rounds. Cotto had nothing to do with it. Amazing what a couple of days after the fight will do to some people's perception.

And for the record... no, Cotto didn't land enough. Nobody that fights Floyd ever does. The guy has amazing defense, and his rolling shoulder technique should be patented... he does it so good. Cotto tried some good right hands, but they sailed over Floyd's head. He went to the body... but in retrospect he should have used the left to the body more. Some of Floyd's showy rights to Cotto's head were blocked.... but admittedly looked good and accumulated points. People thought Cotto couldn't box with Floyd. He did. People thought Floyd would steamroller Cotto. He didn't. People thought Cotto woudn't get a fair shake from the judges, win or lose. They were SO right.

No fan-boyism... no nothing. Just saying it like I saw it (and a lot of other people, too).

[THE THIRD MAN]

I fully understand that Cotto fans are not happy he was beaten (not happy he was beaten, but I accepted the fact from the beginning), i'm a Cotto fan too, but i cannot see how he even came close to really troubling Floyd. It was a good fight and Cotto did his best to put pressure on Floyd and he was active throughout, but he didn't land enough, he looked good when Floyd decided to show bravado and fight from the ropes for a while, but that was it. Cotto's lack of foot movement and the ability to land anything significant was his downfall. (His lack of "anything significant" caused Floyd to bleed from his nose and created detectable mouses under both eyes. Normally Floyd's face shows no signs of battle (hence, the nickname "Pretty Boy") Floyd paced himself through the fight, like a long distance runner you have to get the distance, so you pace it out and if that meant losing a couple of rounds then he was prepared to do that. Cotto couldn't quite land that big shot that would change Mayweather's fight plan. Mayweather stepped it up in that final round and looked like he could've done that at any time. (Again with the "cruising", "taking rounds off" argument. So he purposely coasted so the fight could last 12 rounds? What a showman! Look... he caught Cotto good in the last round. He saw that... he went for it. Before that... Cotto was pressuring him into the ropes. Oh... I'm sorry. Floyd was allowing Cotto to put him against the ropes and punish him.)There is no shame for Cotto here, i look forward to his next challenge, he is a great fighter.

Happens all the time. The judges decision was wide... so obviously the fight was one-sided. Floyd was coasting. He was bored. He could've finished Cotto at any time. Floyd LET it last 12 rounds. Cotto had nothing to do with it. Amazing what a couple of days after the fight will do to some people's perception.

And for the record... no, Cotto didn't land enough. Nobody that fights Floyd ever does. The guy has amazing defense, and his rolling shoulder technique should be patented... he does it so good. Cotto tried some good right hands, but they sailed over Floyd's head. He went to the body... but in retrospect he should have used the left to the body more. Some of Floyd's showy rights to Cotto's head were blocked.... but admittedly looked good and accumulated points. People thought Cotto couldn't box with Floyd. He did. People thought Floyd would steamroller Cotto. He didn't. People thought Cotto woudn't get a fair shake from the judges, win or lose. They were SO right.

No fan-boyism... no nothing. Just saying it like I saw it (and a lot of other people, too).

Your loyalty is unquestionable. "It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone" ~ Steinbeck

Miguel Cotto will shine again and we will both be happy about it.

[Snakey]

Ill admit that Bob Sheridan goes overboard in his commentating. But I saw it very similiar, a lot of what Cotto threw didnt hit. And just coz this is the most mayweather has been hit in yrs doesnt mean you win the fight coz of that, theres no award for hitting mayweather more than the other guy...it just means you landed a little more than anyone in a while...while getting a boxing lesson. I felt that Floyd could of ended it any time he wanted to but chose to just coast. We saw in the 12th that any time floyd opened up he was a legit chance of hurting cotto.