Quote Originally Posted by zhubin
I hear all the applause for Cotto...and he deserves it. He showed he is a great young champion who is evolving as a fighter. BUT...please don't forget...that he fought a 36 year old Mosley. I don't say that to tarnish Cotto's win...i say that to remind people what a warrior and great athlete Shane is. Could/should Shane have fought a more tactical fight? Yes. Has he lost some of his quickness and ability to avoid punches? Yes. But he, along with Cotto, promised the fans a war and he delivered. Unlike a fighter like Floyd...who promises he will "die in the ring"...Shane actually backed up his words. He showed that even at his age...he wasn't going to wilt. He truly, like Cotto, is the embodiment of class and heart.
It's strange I didn't see you mention as much about Shane's age before the fight. In fact,were you not adamant that Cotto would lose?