Cotto denies deal with Alvarez

[IamInuit]

Could be part of the game whatever that is but this is why I never believe it until its advertised. Could be Cotto's ego was slapped by Oscar announcing it first I suppose as he does seem a little high on himself lately.

By Rey Colón -The Sport Press

The Twitter announcement of Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions, implying that an agreement has been made for WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto to fight Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on May 2 has been denied by Cotto advisor Gaby Peñagarícano. “No. That is not correct. There is no agreement yet,” said the lawyer flatly. Talks have been ongoing for several weeks but according to Peñagaricano they have not finished nor can it be ruled out that Cotto could face Floyd Mayweather Jr. instead.

“The reality is that no agreement is there yet. None. For any fight. We are in talks, but announcing that we’ve reached an agreement for that fight is not true. And a fight with Mayweather has certainly not been ruled out. We need to first see what will happen (Mayweather-Pacquiao) and if it’s not happening as I believe, it (Mayweather-Cotto) could be a possibility. It’s an interesting fight.”

This isn’t the first time De la Hoya had made use of social networks (Twitter) to publicize that he’s reached an agreement without being correct and it seems that he’s looking to promote the eventual card.

Even the date mentioned for the bout between Mayweather Jr and Pacquiao, who is also trained by Freddie Roach, should be discussed before making a decision.

“That’s a factor, but the fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather I don’t see as real at all,” Peñagarícano said.

Incidentally, Al Haymon allegedly has an offer of $40 million for Cotto to face Mayweather Jr. but the boricua’s relationship with the Top Rank at the moment is very solid.

“In short, there is still no agreement to fight between Cotto and Canelo. If it’s on or if it’s not, we’ll know later. The talks remain in process,” he concluded.

[Spicoli]

As crazy as it is I think Cotto is the Golden Goose. Could be top tier assuming an easy trinket grab at middle...if they make Cotto v Golovkin I'll be wrapping my screen in yellow crime scene tape ..or some one who has already beat him finally moving UP grabbing division gold. Cotto needs to play his best hand, I have a hard time calling him middleweight champ, but he has all the options.

[IamInuit]

As crazy as it is I think Cotto is the Golden Goose. Could be top tier assuming an easy trinket grab at middle...if they make Cotto v Golovkin I'll be wrapping my screen in yellow crime scene tape ..or some one who has already beat him finally moving UP grabbing division gold. Cotto needs to play his best hand, I have a hard time calling him middleweight champ, but he has all the options.

Part of me thought maybe this was Cotto simply pissed off over them saying something first but damn if that 40 mil is legit this is a no brainer.

Perhaps Floyd wants to close with a 160 title. 40 million suggests a lot of want. I doubt he cares how legit it is.

[EL DINAMITA]

Cotto is a better fighter than Canelo..

[Gandalf]

Cotto is one of those fighters that always comes across as though he might be in denial. Don't deny, Miguel. Be proud of who you are and fight GGG instead, before Brockton smashes him first.

[SlimTrae]

Wether Cotto is finished or not as a fighter: His name still brings $$$ to the table.

[Beanz]

Cotto can fight who he likes,but if he is so anxious to avoid a genuine middleweight, let alone a middleweight title holder, he should have the common decency to drop the strap along with any pretence that he is the man to beat in the division. Yes he beat the man but in reality that was someone who used to be the man, whilst the true middleweight king is being dismissed as irrelevant.

[Mr140]

Cotto fucked either way might as well get his money funny thing is he was never the man at any other weight now that he is doesn't want to fight the main guy there. Anyhow should just cash it in i think GGG kills him and the Alverez fight he gets fucked but for alot more money then GGG.

[p4pking]

The way I see Cotto's options:

A) Mayweather, most money, no serious damage taken in defeat.
B) Alvarez, nice payday, grueling fight and most likely to lose, but with a fighting chance.
C) Golovkin, average payday, and an awful beating, a lot of damage taken.
D) Bradley, fucking joke fight but maybe a payday.

Hopefully it won't be between A and D, as nobody needs to see those.

[Mr140]

So what your saying is he going to fight A and then fight D pretty much right i mean does Cotto want to get fucking killed or make some money and not be dead. GGG i think will kill him and Ginger got some faults but his power going to fuck people up that fight with him does have a name though and some money. I mean what a fucking joke mw division i mean champ out for like a year and then fights Cotto and now Cotto won so that mean he won't fight the top guy GGG what a fucking joke.

[Master]

I think it is a strategically placed statement and part of the ongoing negotiations. I am sure Cotto wants to fight Canelo and is just expressing to people that he has other options. I do not think he