Manny might fight Cotto before the winner of July 18th!

[Taeth]

Why would Floyd have any trouble whatsoever making 144? He comes into the ring around 148 like Pacquiao, he wouldn't have a hard time at all making 144, I think Mosley and Cotto would have more difficulty, especially Cotto who is supposedly around 165 coming into the ring.

I don't think Pacquiao will make them fight at a catch weight, the more his opponent weighs the better for him IMO, It will just slow them down.

[blegit]

Why would Floyd have any trouble whatsoever making 144? He comes into the ring around 148 like Pacquiao, he wouldn't have a hard time at all making 144, I think Mosley and Cotto would have more difficulty, especially Cotto who is supposedly around 165 coming into the ring.

I don't think Pacquiao will make them fight at a catch weight, the more his opponent weighs the better for him IMO, It will just slow them down.

Yeah, PBF would have no trouble making 144. PBF/JMM is at a catch weight 143 or 144 I forgot. PBF is a very small welterweight so they would try to drag him down to 140. Roach and Pac are very crafty and they would fight Cotto at less than 147 in hopes of draining him. At 144, Cotto would not be as effective so it would be interesting. At 147 he would destroy Pac. Pac would have to land early and often otherwise Cotto would wear him down. Cotto is not a dumb fighter and he does adapt. Cotto is very strong and not just his punches. He can box a bit and he focuses extremely well.

[XaduBoxer]

It's a possibility but it's not the fight for PAC that I wanted most... Tho I like PAC's chances against Cotto...

Some notes on this PAC-Cotto fight:
- Cotto's weaknesses is PAC's strength (stamina, southpaw, get hit a lot)
- catch weight of 144 lbs.
- even if Cotto get past Clottey, I think Cotto will be softened enough by Clottey...
- PAC's speed is still the key
- PAC can brag to PBF that he's fighting the boxer that PBF avoided...

Having said that, I still think this fight won't happen since I think Clottey will upset Cotto...
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[TitoFan]

It's a possibility but it's not the fight for PAC that I wanted most... Tho I like PAC's chances against Cotto...

Some notes on this PAC-Cotto fight:
- Cotto's weaknesses is PAC's strength (stamina (worries me also), southpaw (the Cotto that got wobbled against Corley is light-years behind the Cotto of today), get hit a lot (see "southpaw"))
- catch weight of 144 lbs.(I'd have some misgivings about that also. 147 is Cotto's weight.)
- even if Cotto get past Clottey, I think Cotto will be softened enough by Clottey...
- PAC's speed is still the key (it might bother Cotto somewhat... but Cotto has fought fast fighters before (Judah, Mosley)
- PAC can brag to PBF that he's fighting the boxer that PBF avoided...

Having said that, I still think this fight won't happen since I think Clottey will upset Cotto...
. (and obviously, we disagree here, as well)

I agree with some... disagree with others. See above.

[XaduBoxer]

It's a possibility but it's not the fight for PAC that I wanted most... Tho I like PAC's chances against Cotto...

Some notes on this PAC-Cotto fight:
- Cotto's weaknesses is PAC's strength (stamina (worries me also), southpaw (the Cotto that got wobbled against Corley is light-years behind the Cotto of today), get hit a lot (see "southpaw"))
- catch weight of 144 lbs.(I'd have some misgivings about that also. 147 is Cotto's weight.)
- even if Cotto get past Clottey, I think Cotto will be softened enough by Clottey...
- PAC's speed is still the key (it might bother Cotto somewhat... but Cotto has fought fast fighters before (Judah, Mosley)
- PAC can brag to PBF that he's fighting the boxer that PBF avoided...

Having said that, I still think this fight won't happen since I think Clottey will upset Cotto...
. (and obviously, we disagree here, as well)

I agree with some... disagree with others. See above.

I agree to disagree without thinking...

We'll leave it as it is until this fight get signed...
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[Majesty]

way to throw Clottey under the bus...

I think Clottey could beat Cotto but he doesnt exist in this thread?

If he beats Cotto then Mayweather Pacquiao next is a guarantee because there's a lot of risk but little reward in a Clottey vs Pacquiao fight

[XaduBoxer]

way to throw Clottey under the bus...

I think Clottey could beat Cotto but he doesnt exist in this thread?

If he beats Cotto then Mayweather Pacquiao next is a guarantee because there's a lot of risk but little reward in a Clottey vs Pacquiao fight

Same here... If Clottey wins, there will be no PAC vs. Clottey fight...

Clottey is just way too big for PAC aside from the little reward...
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