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Quote Originally Posted by Taeth
Its funny that people are complaining about Mayweather fighting Oscar when IMO Oscar beats Cotto more often than not. He is faster than Cotto, especially in his footwork. Oscar also has that great left hook and jab which Floyd nullified both in their fight. There are a few things that Cotto does to better, and he definitely fights a whole 12 rounds better than Oscar, but I see his slow pressure being a perfect style for Floyd to have his way with. I think Mosley getting hit over and over by the overweight, lethargic Vargas is the perfect example to demonstrate Mosley isn't, and has never been the defensive wiz that Mayweather is. Mosley is a sueprnaturally blessed athlete, but his skill level is way below that of Mayweather's, and his speed in general isn't even close to that of Mayweather's quick snappy punches will have more effect than Mosley's clubbing punches on a guy like Cotto.

Great post. I think I personally would rather see Floyd fight Cotto just for the fact that it's so in demand at the moment and I would like to see Floyd silence the critics. But on the other hand, that's practically the story of his career, and ppl still find someone else he's ducking. I don't for an instant give Cotto a decent chance to win, and I do agree with you that Oscar may very well be the better fighter today. However, this rematch really doesn't do anything for the sport, it's just a payday for each fighter. Sure they are top guys, and anyone who deny's that is hating, period. But, it's old news as far as each fighters careers are concerned... Floyd doesn't stand to gain anything but money in this rematch imo. and of course, that's what he should be concerned with, as I said in my last post. Still though, it's a bit disheartening, to say the least. Can you honestly say your happy with this choice of opponent, that it's a great fight?? I can't see it. Floyd can only win by a wider margin this time, it should be a great technical matchup as the first, but, it's not going to do anything for boxing in the long term. Now that I type that though, maybe Floyd beating Cotto wouldn't really either, all that would do imo is re-establish the fact that Floyd is the best fighter around, and noone is going to beat him. I'm a little drunk, so I'm being less partisan that I usually am. Cotto has NO chance at beating Floyd imo, I just wish there was someone out there who could give Floyd a great fight.
Do you really think beating Cotto will "silence his critics".