I think to make this whole thing simpler, the original topic should have been called, "I don't think cotto is a warrior because he took a knee"... That's what your opinion is...
Some people would say you need to be a warrior to even go 5 rounds with Margarito in the form he's been in.. Going a full 11 rounds and maintaining competitiveness throughout, even winning possibly half the rounds.. Taking some of Margarito's best drillings and still coming to the last minute... If that doesn't earn warrior status in someone's book, then they need a new book...
Taking a knee when under extreme pressure gives you a quick breather to regroup and try again to win the fight instead of getting knocked out right there.. It is as much strategy as anything..
Do you also take the win away from Coralles and say that he wasn't a warrior against Castillo because he spat out his mouthguard a few times to get a breather.... That fight was the definition of 2 warriors going at it... Both showed more heart that most people do in their entire lives... But i'm sure you'll find purpose to take that status away from Coralles as well...
Maybe you should step into the ring for a few round with someone who's got it over you, and see how long you can take punishing for....
I can truely name only FEW boxers who you could not call warriors...
Well Saddo do you think that Duran not a warrior because he quite vs Sugar Ray Leonard just ask on what you think of that.
To say he Quit in its truest form is an insult to both Cotto & Tony.When a man is beat physically,tired,exhausted,and finding no answers while being over whelmed ....he losses.Margarito put him in that position,brought him there.I have always had a problem believing a man Chooses to loss by his own hand.Cotto has honor and fought his heart out,NO quitter he but with big time respect, it was not his descision to make at that point! Be it devastating or not,a No-mas or a beat down.....Spoils and Respect as well to the victor.
Now, Rahman in the Toney Fight..............![]()
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Yawn....Whats the matter,No Pac vs. DelaHoya circus to rave about Mr. Barnum![]()
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