Cotto-Pacquiao: Is Manny Avoiding Mosley and Paul Williams?
June 16th, 2009
By Manuel Perez: I got to say I wasn’t exactly shocked to see Manny Pacquiao’s name being linked for a fight with Miguel Cotto after the Puerto Rican fighters disappointing performance last Saturday night against Joshua Clottey. As bad as Cotto looked in the fight, and believe me Cotto looked pretty awful, it seemed like a no brainer that Pacquiao would then select him as his next opponent.
Since Margarito has already stopped Cotto, the logical choice for Pacquiao to fight would be Mosley. That’s the bout that Pacquiao should be going after unless he wants to be considered a cherry picker and to be seen as avoiding Mosley.
I think the only way that Pacquiao could avoid that tag would be if he chose to fight Paul Williams, who none of the top welterweights want to fight because of his long arms, great chin and high work rate. I could respect Pacquiao for the first time if he stood on his hind legs and took that fight. I highly doubt he would since Williams would toy with Pacquiao for 12 rounds, but it would still be a daring thing to do for Pacquiao.
Whether it be Mosley or Williams, though, Pacquiao will probably have to bump heads with his promoter Bob Arum, who has a strong desire to see Pacquiao fight Cotto. I can’t see the interest for Arum other than possibly that he’ll end up making more money out of the deal since he promotes Cotto as well.
That’s a weird situation, though. It’s kind of like a manager who co-manages to baseball teams deciding to have them play against each other in a situation where the manager wins no matter what. I see it as being more than a little off putting and can’t stomach the thought of seeing a fight that would seem to have few benefits for the fans, especially when Cotto isn’t even close to being the top man in the welterweight division.
What does a victory over Cotto prove for Pacquiao? That he can beat someone that was already destroyed by Margarito or that Pacquiao could beat a fighter that perhaps should have lost to Clottey last weekend. If Cotto and his promoter want a fight, a good place for them to look is at Clottey.
It seems to me that Cotto has unfinished business with Joshua and needs to prove that he’s the better man because his victory over him is rather hallow if you ask me. Even Cotto’s loyal boxing fans aren’t exactly enthused with his win over Clottey.
Oh yeah, they think he won but it bothers them that Cotto had to struggle so badly and looked so crappy against him. They of course try to explain his bad performance away by blaming it on Cotto’s cut over his left eye, but I doubt they really believe this.
I think the cut actually saved Cotto from being knocked out, because if he had decided to fight it out with Clottey at close range for 12 rounds, Cotto would have probably been hit and hurt with something big and taken out. So the cut was actually a good thing. But there’s no escaping from the fact that Cotto was fought to a virtual stand still by Clottey and that he didn’t prove that he’s a better fighter.
If I was Pacquiao I wouldn’t want to fight Cotto. I couldn’t get motivated for a fight against someone that has struggled in two out of his last three fights. You can arguably say that Cotto lost two out of his last three fights, because he lost the Clottey fight on my card and Margarito destroyed him.
The only win came against a below average opponent Michael Jennings. I’d say the heck with fighting Cotto, let me fight Paul Williams or Mosley. If Pacquiao wants respect from boxing fans those are the two fighters that he needs to be going after, not Cotto.
Miguel still has to prove that he belongs in the same ring with Pacquiao, and right now I don’t think he has. His Puerto Rican fans will flock to see him fight against anyone, but as bad as Cotto looked against Clotty and Margarito, I seriously doubt that other boxing fans would be interested in seeing him against Pacquiao.
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I have to say, what a ridiculous article lol
Paul Williams for 1) hasn’t done enough at welterweight to deserve a shot at Pacquiao, Mayweather, Mosley. He needs to beat the likes of Clottey, Cotto, Margarito, maybe even Berto.
You can’t just call out the number 1 & 2 p4p boxers and get a shot. He’s got to earn it. He’s shown he’s very vulnerable in his fis first fight with Quintana 1 and the Martinez fight.
Plus, Margarito’s a cheat!!!
Basically, Pacquiao will never have a chance in this fight and will be decimated by Cotto. And all those people that bet big money on Pacquiao will be sorry that they didn’t listen to me and heed my advice. You got to look at the whole picture when you look at Pacquiao. He’s beaten a bunch a shot fighters and a slew of others that are nowhere near the class of Cotto.
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Who the heck is writing these pacquiao ducking articles?
He obviously holds a grudge against Pacquiao
He can’t deal with the idea that Margarito is out of boxing for ever and he can’t deal also with the idea that a lot of people think that Cotto steel unbeaten, because Margo’s gloves full of sh…
None Sense! Why would this guy thinks Cotto doesn’t belong in the same ring with Pacquiao? I mean Let’s be real who has fought better opposition and bigger guys? Pacquiao has fought once in the 147lb division against OScar who has lost 5 times before he fought him (not including the lost to felix Sturm)Just because Cotto looked human against Margarito and Clottey doesn’t mean he’s weak or not good enough,he just fought 2 great fighters, Pacquiao looked just as human Cotto did against the smaller then Cotto MARQUEZ!
Pacquiao will give Cotto Problems with his speed just like Mosley gave him problems and Zab Judah gave him problems but at the end of the day Cotto made adjustments to Speed and came up on top, this will be no different fight and let’s not forget then by Cotto being a lefty himself he’ll be able to counter and figure out manny quicker then most right handers can!~!
pac is the worst fighter in history, hes has been picking on shot out fighters ,let him fight the young strong people like Valero, or presscott or even Angulo
What the hell is wrong with you? you want a 6’2 Paul William, fight a 5’6 1/2 Pacquiao. Why not the Klitchko brother if it make you happy.
yes! manny is avoiding mosely and william and mr. perez. so what? mr. perez should remember that manyy is too small for the both of them, unless mr. perez can convince his two boxers to dela hoya themselves.
You Crazy Talking all that about cotto he looked bad he lokked bad …. Cotto is better than mosley and wiliams by the way cotto fought with a huge cut (shut up Hatter)
Cotto is the best in his division !
Evil Bull – Marquez did get a chance to fight the so called P4P king and guess what, he got knocked down 4 times. True he gave him a boxing lesson in the first fight, but to have people claim that Pac lost the first fight, when JMM literally had to win the last 9 of 11 rounds to win (to voercome the 10-6 1st round), I don’t think he did that. The second fight, JMM got hit so hard he went to the wrong corner! Mosley, yes I agree Mosley vs. Pac would be great, but Arum represents both fighters so of course Arum wants to make more $$ by putting them in the ring with one another.
marquez got his chance but he blew it. marquez is a loser cry-baby just like manuela perez aka batangueño aka evil bull.
Cherry Picker Pac Man will fight Cotto!
How could he not Cotto has not been Impressive lately but he still has a huge fan base. The fighters he should face are the ones that put a statement in there last victory. Like Mosley did against Margarito and Marquez against Diaz. Either Mosley or Marquez deserve the chance to fight the so called P4P king.
BATANGUENIO:
Sana Pilipino ka para maintindihan mo ito. Kung alam mong sinasabi mo tungkol sa mga naging kalaban ni Pacquiao…bat d mo hamunin c De La Hoya o c Ricky Hatton para malaman mo kung washed-up fghters nga cla?! Hindi ibig sabihin na ang isang Boxer pagnatalo sa laban o na KO sa laban ay WASHED-UP o Damaged good na! C MOSLEY 5 na ang talo at ilang beses na rin binugbog sa RING, sa edad na 38 anyos masasabi mo bang WASHED-UP na??? Pinatumba pa nga c MARGARITO d ba??? C De la Hoya Ilang beses na na-KO bago cla nglaban ni PBF pero alam mo bang nangyari??? Binugbog nya c Pretty boy! Losing only in the Better scrutinize yourself before others coz it leads you to EMBARASSMENT! CRAB MENTALITY will not do any better for you,Man!
Man Cotto is willing to fight all the best and for that he gets bashed. He didn’t look great but he won this fight. Keep in mind Clottey is no chump and Cotto fought with one eye and still kept this close. Many knowledgeable boxing guys had Cotto winning but obviously you are not one of them. I like Cotto’s chances against Pac and I like Pac but Cotto has earned this fight.
INSTEAD OF PAUL WILLIAMS or SHAN MOSLEY…WHY NOT ASKING BOB ARUM for not LETTING PACQUIAO FIGHT MIKE TYSON??? AFTER ALL WILLIAMS is the same height with IRON MIKE! COME ON!!! MAKE NOW an ARCTICLE CRITISIZING PACMAN for not FIGHTING MIKE TYSON! I’ll give you a nice TITLE: (PACMAN CHERRY-PICKS COTTO: AFRAID OF MIKE TYSON)
Are you applying as Pacman’s manager or what?
Why are keep on pressing Pacman to Fight William or Mosley? Match-up your Mexican boy Marquez to William or Mosley stop bothering Pacman for who is who to fight with! Keep promoting the Marquez and Mayweather dance contest, you’ve got enough time to do it seem the July 18 is postponed. Perhaps the July 18 Numero Uno and Number One ticket is very hard to drive to the boxing enthusiast even both fighter gone to England for the fight promotion.
Boxing is still a business and even you on the shoe of Arum, you’ll pretty sure to promote a fight that is profitable and looked at Mayweather, he is wised enough to make money out of easy opponent as long as the boxing fans buy it! The same thing I will do if I am Mayweather or Pacman chose easy but popular opponent for a hefty payday!!!
You say Pac me!?! I say Pacquiao!!
“Is Manny Avoiding Mosley and Paul Williams?”
Manny, no. Arum and Roach, yes. Now, if Mosley and Williams are willing to starve themselves for a big paycheck…
“Since Margarito has already stopped Cotto, the logical choice for Pacquiao to fight would be Mosley. ”
No, Mosley is not the logical choice for Pac to fight. Cotto is. Because Cotto is already damaged goods. Just like ODLH and Hatton before they fought Pacquiao.
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Manny can hold his own against these bigger opponents. Sure he will be the underdog, but that’s what great fighters do — they rise up to the challenge.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Manny is overrated. But he doesn’t have to be.
Yea manny a 130 if that pounder avoiding williams a 160+ pounder. You are so stupid is funny. Perez your a joke to the boxing writers around the world.
Nepster- Funny as usual plus good points.
i no, i no, iam an idiot!!
The Pac man is cherry picking with the advice of Greedy Ass Bob Arum. Bob does what is best for his company (Top Rank) not what’s best for the fighter. Once his fighters start to realize it the better off they will be.
Ray – Manuela Perez is not losING all credibility, he’s LOST it many articles ago. This guy just hates all fighters that are not Mexican.
Another Cotto bashing by Perez. Somehow Cotto has really gotten under this guys skin. Again refernece to Margarito. Dude Margarito is a club fighter. If it were not for his chin he’s be cleaning an office building somewhere. Now again Mr. Perez get your face from out of Margacheatos jock strap. You are losing all credibility and will soon find yourself out a job.
Perez – You batty boy, I know you have an attraction for Pacman but please this is getting silly now.
Read carefully.
WILLIAMS HAS NOT FOUGHT @ WELTER FOR 4 FIGHTS! HE IS 6 “1 AND NOT COMING BACK DOWN TO 147!
COTTO BEAT MOSLEY! WHY SHOULD PAC CHASE MOSLEY!? IF HE BEAT MOSLEY, YOU WOULD SAY, “MOSLEY IS 37, HE’S SHOT!”
MARGARITO HAD PLASTER O PARIS IN HIS GLOVES!
PACMAN HAS BEATEN ALL YOUR MEXICAN COMPATRIOTS SO SHAME!
Marquez will get battered by Mayweather, so I look forward to your excuses why Mayweather won!
I know it’s difficult for you to accept but the best Mexican boxers are either retired or shot to piecces now so just deal with it and move on!
Manuel Perez loves to write rubbish against pacquiao. because the pacman beat his fav boxer, Marquez. So now any news you hear about pacquiao, Perez has something to say Negative against pacquiao. So very obvious to see. Did you hate Pacquiao that much that You cannot give a guy a rest. People have been matching bigger guys against pacquiao and you say that he is picky? so M Perez, since you love manuel marquez so much. why dont you talk about him fighting cotto and mosley and after that the middle weights. WERE GONNA WAIT FOR YOUR INPUTS ON THAT.
BLUECAPONE – I think you’re interpreting this as an attack on Cotto, which is expected since Manuela Perez hates all boxers that arent’ Mexican. However, what Manuela Perez is doing is laying down groundwork, because this guy has SUCH A HATRED FOR PAC, that SHOULD PAC beat Cotto, then Manuela Perez can discredit his victory by saying Cotto was shot. I’m a fan of both Pac and Cotto and think it’ll be an amazing fight, but there’s no use in arguing with Manuela. It’s more fun to go onto this site to read the comments to Manuela Perez’s story than to read his absurd articles.
Manuel Perez you are a clown and you to HAHAHA. Cotto is one of the best in boxing. Cotto has got into the ring with the best, so why not Manny Pac?
Cotto will win, I bet on it. Then I want to see what you are going to say Perez. You will cry like a girl.
THE NEW P4P KING IS Miguel Cotto
Yeah don’t know why Manny is going after cotto. He’s being a little girl, he needs to man up to someone like williams.
Can’t wait for the mayweather Pacquiao fight, whenever or if ever it happens.
Cotto knocked Clottey down with a jab in the first round. If Cotto would have been more on the offensive he would have killed poor Joshua. Have we forgotten a couple furys by Cotto in the later rounds as well. With blood gushing from his eye he puts Josh in the corner and rocks him. The headbut save Josh from being knocked out
“I think the cut actually saved Cotto from being knocked out, because if he had decided to fight it out with Clottey at close range for 12 rounds, Cotto would have probably been hit and hurt with something big and taken out. So the cut was actually a good thing.” This is absolutely hilarious. Manuel, you are a clown.
Im scratching my head as to why i visit this site on a daily basis… oh thats right, because everyday i can come and laugh at ANOTHER Manuel Perez article berating Manny Pacquiao. Perez get over it, you and the Pacman will never be together. He just not into you!
cotto beat mosley, why should pacquiao fight mosley first? anyway pacquiao would beat both those guys, mayweather should fight williams , but u know mayweather would never take that fight! pacquiao vs williams that would be ridiculous, why the hell would pacman fight a middleweight?
Not only that, but Cotto BEAT Mosley and Paul Williams couldn’t draw flies. Here are some future article ideas for you Manuela.
“Is Juan Manuel Marquez taking the easy road by fighting a ring rusted former Pound for Pound champion”
“What’s up with JMM’s demand for a catchweight? If FMJ knew any better he should tell JMM to take his catchweight demands to hell”
“Is Mayweather shot after the Hatton Fight…After all, it did take him 10 rounds to finish off a fighter he came face first to him”
Just saying – if you’re going write ridiculous garbage for Pac, you should do the same for JMM. That’s what a good writer does right? Oh wait, you’re not a true writer, true writers get paid.
BTW – Conrad – although I think this is going to be a great fight, Bob Arum obviously wanted Pac to fight Cotto as both are in his stable and obviously Arum makes more money.
^ Nepster got a point. You’re just a Pachater
Cut the Pacquiao-Paul Williams GARBAGE Ms. Manuela Perez. Paul Williams’ last fight was at MIDDLE WEIGHT. He’s got an 82 inch reach. That’s a 15 inch REACH ADVANTAGE. You should ask yourself this question. IS JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ AVOIDING MOSLEY AND WILLIAMS by choosing to fight a ring rusty Mayweather. There’s no sense in arguing with insanity. I don’t even read your articles as the titles speak enough volumes of the absurdity.
You honestly talk soo much rubbish!
Cotto is the best welterweight in the world!
+ your going to keep bringing up this clottey fight , THE GUY FOUGHT WITH 1 EYE AFTER 3 ROUNDS ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO THE 12TH. & Still won the fight. but yeah your right he did not look great , i think he put on a lot of weight and slowed him down a bit . but he knows what hes doing and he will be back to normal for pacmam, FAST , CLEVER , AND eventually he will knock him spark out!
Because BOB ARUM wants Pacquiao to fight Cotto. Not Mosley, not even Paul Williams. He thinks that with Pacquiao-Cotto fight, it will be a huge income.
Pacquiao already said this before that he can fight anybody during his ricky hatton fight, its just that BOM ARUM likes Boxing Economics.
What a greedy guy.