If you were Cotto's closest advisor, what would you tell him now?

[Stanley Steemer]

I'd do nothing except continue to get him physically and mentally prepared for his upcoming fight at the Garden. I'd also send "subliminal" messages to him regarding the possibilty that Margo used gloves that were "tampered" with. This will help him deal with the reality of the beating he took and possibly give him the mental "edge" he needs to actually justify it. Regardless of what anyone will tell you... his confidence has been shaken and the "Hand Wrap" incident" can be used to build not only his confidence but the promotion of the potential Cotto/Margo rematch ( remember, this is a business).

Then of copurse I'd wait and see how he does in the comeback fight. If all goes according to plan. We let Bob Arum (also Margo's promoter) put together the rematch and try to insist on having it in the Garden on the eve of the Puerto Rican Day Parade.

Arum will rather keep the money in house on this one and let Mosely wait around for Hatton/Pacman hoping that Manny beats the Brit.