Sometimes I wonder about the cerebral capabilities of those making the decisions at HBO Sports/Boxing. For example, Larry Merchant has been stumping for a fight between Cotto and Mayweather, mostly after fights either of them are involved in. Most will agree that although Cotto is deserving, what is going to make the fight happen is more exposure for Cotto outside the hard core boxing fan. So, it logically follows that a countdown show would provide the needed exposure to Cotto AND Margarito (whom, I don't care what anyone says, Floyd ducked). So, the countdown is a no-brainer. The fact that this will be one of the all-time great Puerto-Rico vs. Mexico fights makes it even more logical. I don't know what HBO was thinking.