Just got back from the Cotto/Rodriguez presser

[TitoFan]

He is no Tito but he still represents the Island

Cotto does not need to be Tito because he's done carved out his own legacy.

He is actually the better boxer who has fought the tougher competition throughout his career.

Absolutely true. Tito was an entertaining power puncher but any time he stepped up against a legit boxer he got his ass handed to him. Cotto could adapt to styles and he hasn't ducked anyone.

Legit boxers? Come on, Tito lost to 3 great fighters, 2 of whom were well bigger than him and all better than anyone Cotto ever beat needless to say. A prime De La Hoya would've messed Cotto up at welterweight, I don't even get how anyone can think differently. I would agree that Cotto is the more rounded fighter but he was not better and certainly not greater than Tito, this is nonsense.

I think you nailed it, but then again... I'm biased.

Still, I have a lot of respect for Cotto. His adaptability to different styles... his willingness to fight ANYONE and EVERYONE they put in front of him... hell... even the way he taught himself English and went from not being able to say two words, to holding his own in an interview. All these things make me proud to say that Cotto is from my little island and represents it well.