Rewind to early 2008. Miguel Cotto was as promising as they come. Having solid victories over names like Malignaggi, Judah and Mosley, he went on to face the big Mexican, Margarito. We all know what happened there, we can argue about whether or not Margarito (aka Margacheato) had hardened plaster in his gloves until the cows come home. Regardless, his hands needed to be re-wrapped multiple times before the Mosley fight, which shows that it was definitely a possibility in his previous fight, the biggest of his career at the time.
After a crushing defeat at the hands of Margarito, Cotto mustered up his strength and claimed victories over his next two opponents, despite being hampered by a very bad cut caused by a very unlucky headbutt early in the Clottey fight.
Next, he went on to face Pacquiao. Again, he faced defeat at the almost superhuman speed and strength of Pacman. Now, with recent accusations of steroid abuse, due to Pacquiao refusing more conclusive types of drug testing for the Mayweather fight, does it call into question those superhuman traits that caused Cotto his last lost?
If Cotto had forsaken his famed bravery, if he decided not to face the best in the business, if cheating was not heard of in this dirty sport, would he still be undefeated? Would his name be on top of the P4P list?
I'm interested to hear your thoughts.
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