Miguel Cotto, will he ever be great again?
December 3rd, 2009
By Jorge Lugo: It is being reported that Miguel Cotto will retire after two more fights. If that is true, he would be retiring by the age of 30. Looking back now, I can say to date that Cotto’s greatest career win came when he fought Shane Mosley. But looking ahead, and if he does retire after two more fights. Can Miguel Cotto ever be great again? I believe depending on who he fights, that answer would be a resounding YES!
Truth is, if I was anywhere near Cotto’s camp the first fight I would advise him to take his with Antonio Margarito. Since Margarito has a damaged reputation and lost all credibility, Cotto would have reasonable argument for a rematch. I am aware that Cotto has shot down the idea many times but this fight can actually restore Cotto and what he stands for in his career. Let’s face it, Pacquiao whooped Cotto! But Pacquiao whooped Cotto cause he was the legit better fighter that night. I think now that the fight is in the history books Cotto can be proud of how he fought and lost cause he showed great dignity in that fight. But just imagine years from now, if Cotto never fights Margarito again? EVERYONE will say that Margarito was the one that damaged Cotto permanently. They’ll say he was never the same after that fight. Does Cotto what to be remembered in that light?
Just picture the hype and real-life angle a Cotto-Margarito II would be! This fight would greatly help Cotto get good pay too as he can easily get a 75-25 split. But more importantly, what if Cotto wins this fight? Can you imagine how it would be? I’m not gonna lie, I’d probably cry! With all seriousness, if he was to win. He would have taken all demons out of post Margarito talks as well as regain momentum in his stake for being one of the top welterweights of his time. Make no mistake the legacy of Miguel Cotto needs a rematch with Antonio Margarito!
So if Cotto was to remtach Margarito for his first fight in 2010 what would be the best way for him to sail off into the sunset for his 2nd fight? There are a few good options here. If fate doesn’t favor Mosley in Jan than he doesn’t have a stake in fighting the Pacquiao vs Mayweather winner. So if that happens who is left to fight? If Pacquiao wins I highly doubt he would fight Cotto(Because of obvious reasons). But, what if Mayweather wins? If you think about it, you’ll see that a Mayweather-Cotto fight wouldn’t be that bad of an idea post Cotto-Margarito II. Although this does depend on Cotto’s performance and win against Antonio, I am confident that if Cotto was to win that fight, he would be a liable option for Floyd Mayweather Jr post Pacquiao. Can you imagine how Cotto could kill two birds with one stone if he was to beat Mayweather Jr? He would be able to put his defeat to Pacquiao to rest as he would have shown that styles make fights and he is still a great fighter! O and it’s also not a bad look to have beaten Mayweather.
If I was Cotto I would have my eyes glued on boxing and boxing news the next couple of weeks as the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight may not even happen. Who knows, maybe Mayweather Jr. will challenge Cotto if he doesnt fight Manny. My point here is Cotto and Cotto’s fans shouldn’t get discouraged with Cotto’s recent loss to Pacquiao. What Cotto needs to do now is pick himself off the floor and get focused on what his boxing career and legacy really mean to him. Everything Cotto has worked for in boxing is up to him at this point. If it’s 2 more fights he should look deep into what he wants out of boxing. Will Miguel Cotto ever be great again? Ask Miguel Cotto.
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Point blank to not disrespect any one i know Cotto can be great again. There is one thing Cotto needs to be great again and thats a goooood triner. not a cheerleader, which is what santiago is a cheerleader who has no clue about fighting. If you look at the Pacquiao fight you would see that this fight would have been alot closer if santiago was smart and taught cotto right. All Cotto had to do was jab alot more which he did not and fight from the outside. make pacquiao come to you the bigger fighter than pound him, don’t go follow him and get beat to the punch because pacquiao is lightning fast. He needs a trainer and he will be great again.
Cotto is a warrior, strong fighter. And to add to that does not run from a fight.line mayweather, hatton,shane or tony and the come back cotto will destroy them. Freddy come to the rescue…
Cotto wants Margerito, he will be the first to call him out. Then a match with Mayweather and Cotto will be perfect after Mayweather beats Pacquiao. Pacquiao will then have no choice but to fight Cotto again because if Cotto defeats Marg. and Prettyboy- fans will most definately see him as a machine again due to the fact that in due time he will find a new trainer.
Good article, very well stated. Some real boxing fans up in here know what they’re talking about
Cotto is great, he just got beat a better fighter. If you think this was an easy fight for MP then you didn’t watch very closely. MP got hit with some very good shots , shots that would have stopped a lot of fighters. Cotto doesn’t have anything to be ashamed of, he did his best it just wasn’t enough to beat a very determined MP.
I agree that the margarito rematch would
do wonders for cotto’s carrer. I also think
he needs to look at his corner and make the
necessary changes to improve his already
impressive arsenal. Lot’s of fighters try
different coaches and no offense to Mr. Santiago, but i think at the level cotto is and will
continue to be at, it would only enhance and
aid him in the long run.
Singha 1, the only way Cotto stayed in the fight with pacquiao was to prove that he’s still in his prime. Despite being outboxed and fought i thought he showed a lot of balls and skill
its funny how the same cotto fans who wana c cotto fight margarito are the very same ppl hu a month ago were saying that margarito should be banned!! 2 face ppl.
margarito going to destroy cotto again!!
good article man!
After the loss to Margarito he hasn’t been the same, and probably never will be again.
Tony Margarito will walk Cotto down and break his will again And again. Cotto will never get into a ring with Tony again, and his health will be better for it.
COTTO IS A VERY UNLUCKY MAN FIRST HE FOUGHT A GUY WITH CEMENT IN HIS GLOVES AND NOW A MAN ON STEROIDS.
If Cotto will retire we will miss his fights. He is great like Arturo Gatti was. A true warrior!
Cotto will always be a warrior. I’d like to see one more fight but if he’s still getting cut easily then I think he should retire. I’ll miss seeing his fights.
If he doesn’t still cut easily, I would like to see a rematch against Pac at 147Ib sometime.
Your fans are still behind you Cotto!
no shame in losing to pac man cotto is still great one of my favourite come on cotto a few years left i rekon i mean 2 losses its nothing when you take into consideration plaster of paris man margocheato
The only way he can be great again is to defeat Manny, which I doubt will happen. Although a fight with the “plaster man” will be an interesting fight to see.
I agree with you but the first question is nobody wants to believe on Margarito no more. Second and most important for Cotto is to HIRE A NEW TRAINER. Let Joe Santiago does his usual job as a Nutritionist and get a trainer with likes of Freddie Roach’s caliber.
GREAT ARTICLE… there is no question cotto should fight margo next.COTTO needs to face those demons,there is no doubt that cotto takes this one he just needs a new trainer.
Cotto will never beat Margarito he know this. He will never take a rematch against Tony.
I have a lot of respect for Cotto and love watching his fights. If he only had two more fights left, I think he should fight Hatton (both should get paid and can make a lot of money together), and finally finish off with a last fight All-Puerto Rican fight in Puerto Rico against Kermit Cintron. I think he can take them both!!!
I think if Cotto finds himself a better trainer he can come back a better fighter.
As a pacfan, I give cotto his dues but he wasn’t the same after his beat down from margo and never will be, even freddie roach said as much. He should retire now !!!!!
IF ever he lands a fight with Floyd, he should get a new and reliable trainer…his conditioning coach seems ok…well, Roach will not be a bad idea because he needs not just an ordinary trainer but a strategist as well.
I saw his first pro fight and he still fights the same after so many years of fighting..there is always room for him to improve. So it is something that his new trainer shall work out.
I also agree that a Margarito remach would be very good for Cotto not only for the money but for his own pride. This fight would bring back the Cotto who beat Shane Mosely and that Cotto aint nothing to mess with. but i would also like to see a change with his trainer. i would love him to reunite with his uncle or even seek help from Freddy Roach whom im sure will jump at the opertunity to train another elite fighter. I think his corner was not prepared for what Manny brought for them. I feel it to be imperative that Cotto get a veteran trainer in order for him to train properly. if you seen the 24/7 series before the Fire Power bout you would have seen that miguel cotto was training himself. Cotto is no trainer he is a fighter and a fighter like him needs to be trained by a veteran trainer of the sport. when his uncle was in charge Cotto was like a machine.
Great choice is Margarito, to avenge and beat him up with dignity. Good points on Mosley, and the Pacquiao-Mayweather result. Cotto still has plenty of options, and can really win 2 more big fights before he retires. Great Article!
He should go up in weight and get another title.
being a fan of pacquiao, i got to like cotto on cotto-pacquiao fight. courageous! hoping that cotto will ascend again. perhaps a fight with mayweather will be big time (if floyd jr. doesn’t duck).
margarito vs. cotto…hmm. i don’t know. if ever, it should be an 80-20 split in favor of miguel.
on the side note. i hope miguel will stop running his own training camp and get a really good trainer. perhaps nacho beristain.
Pac couldn’t have beaten the pre-Margarito version of Cotto.
Cotto is great!
Lets remeber that Cotto lose from greatest fighter in this era(pacquiao)
Although Pacquiao is the greatest fighter it was a very good fight and that makes cotto great. No one else ever punish pacman in the last 2 years.
I agree with you 100%. Cotto needs to fight Margarito next. I will pay $55 PPV to see that fight.