Should Cotto fight Berto instead of Foreman?
February 5th, 2010
By Chris Williams: Former World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KO’s) has been linked with WBA light welterweight champion Yuri Foreman (28-0, 6 KO’s) for a bout that could be taking place in June of this year. However, that seems like a big mistake for Cotto to take this fight, and I think it could backfire on Cotto if he ends up getting beaten again. Foreman, 29, is a lot bigger than Cotto at 5’11” compared to only 5’7”, is hard to hit because of his constant movement, and his sneaky power.
It’s a fight that does little for Cotto, even if he wins. Boxing fans won’t likely give Cotto much credit if he beats Foreman, because many of them haven’t seen much of Foreman. He doesn’t have a huge amount of fans, and even among hardcore boxing fans, Foreman isn’t well liked from what I can see because of his hit and run style of fighting.
I think Cotto is much better off going for a fight against World Boxing Council welterweight champion Andre Berto. He’s much better known than Foreman, has blazing fast hand speed, and is very beatable. Berto has struggled in fights against Luis Collazo and David Estrada, and hasn’t looked all that good in the past few fights.
Cotto would seem to have a much better chance against Berto, because at least he would be there for him to hit, and he wouldn’t have to chase him around the ring all night long like he will against Foreman. When Foreman isn’t employing the hit and run tactics in his fights, he has an annoying habit of hitting and immediately grabbing his opponents.
It’s a style that is very frustrating to watch, and it’s probably even more difficult to defend against. Cotto will have problems against that style, and I can see him getting cut to pieces by Foreman’s head in the process, because Foreman often dives in with his head down, causing him to ram heads with his opponents. This has happened in his last two fights.
I think Cotto will be making a huge mistake if he fights Foreman. He won’t get any credit even if he beats him, and he stands a good chance of losing if he does face him. Like I said, this is a fight that will help out Cotto’s promotional company Top Rank, because Cotto will be making a name for Foreman in this fight, but it won’t be helping Cotto all that much in my view. He’s much better off, if he’s smart, to go for a fight against Berto.
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I think Cotto should fight someone that he is sure to win, instead of going against all of these superstars and losing to them… I think Cotto should fight against Foreman and then Berto and maybe then (if he wins)… the awaited Margharito rematch… and if he beats Margharito…a superstar that would make him regain his belt.
Lex..You make a good point about Top Rank wanting Cotto to beat Foreman. If Cotto wins a belt at 154 then Bob Arum could setup a rematch perhaps at Yankee stadium if a Mayweather vs Pac does not pan out. But Cotto would first have to redeem himself getting a new trainer. Cotto obviously lost a step since loosing to Margarito then fought Pacman with a rookie trainer, under weight and still managed to go 12 rounds with Pac. With a more experience trainer and if they can fight at true welterweight 147 then it will be a closer fight. Cotto’s fan will pay to see a rematch with Pac at Yankee staduim and Pacman always draws.
I think Cotto needs more time to recoop phisicly and mentaly,he might have suferd a severe concusion,with margarito then got hurt more with pacman.If he were to come back he needs emanuel stuart or his uncle.GET RID OF SANTIAGO HES A ROOKIE. Emanuel Stuart can teach cotto new skills that can perfect cotto and keep him away from bad habits.
Berto vs Cotto would be an interesting fight. It would allow Berto to actually fight some legitimate competition. It would give Cotto a chance to grab a title again before potentially retiring this fall. (He has said he wants to retire by the age 30). If Berto were able to beat Cotto (which I don’t think he can) it would allow Berto to set himself up for bigger paydays down the road.
Yuri Foreman is not a powerful puncher as some would like to believe. He is a light puncher that lunges and leads with his head a lot. He [Foreman] is a boxer all around and would definitely try to box rather than mix it up with Cotto.
However, this fight could be of some risk to Cotto as well. He could easily lose this fight as well as win it. Cotto needs to carefully consider his options. Under his current trainer, Cotto would struggle in this fight. With his Uncle Evangelista ( or better trainer) he would do much better than most expect.
Cotto vs. Berto would great to see after that fight between Berto and Paulie. Nobody wants to see a cherry picking fight. Boxing fans wants to see action and a fight between Berto vs. Cotto would be something to see. Cotto shouldn’t fight Foreman and fight someone like JMM or Hatton would be graet to see.
cotto metele las manos a berto o a timity bradly
@ KenD.
You jump on my back for no good reason and then you post ridiculous comments like that, you are an absolute donut!
Good call, he should fight Berto.
Cotto was never that good we can see how much you know about boxing, ass. And cotto vs Forman to me is a good idea the only reason every body want to fight Forman is cuz he’s looked at as an easy lunch hence manny’s intrest not to long ago I think this can be a great confidence building and tune up fight for cotto to then set up a berto fight since cotto previously stated he wanted to get an additional trainer I think this is great. If cotto doesn’t take advantage of an such high prize yet not to risky fight someone else will
Cotto never any good? obviously never seen him fight.
Love to see Cotto defending a 154 title against mayweather. Definately has the ability to beat foreman although it would be hard work with the size difference and foremans head.
@Weslad
Dont talk anymore your boring you fool!
Berto need the biggest check he can get, Cotto maybe? He also has to win and go forward with a 2nd big purse. Good Luck Mr. Berto!
Cotto was never any good??????!seriously get a grip of yourself u tool,
Shut up Keel
Cotto is washed up and was never any good. Youre an idiot man
As Cotto’s opponents fear him so much they have resorted to cheating to beat him. New procedures should be employed to check hand wraps prior to fights and olympc style drug testing should be mandatory.
I’m a Cotto fan. Cotto vs Berto is a great match-up. And a chance to get a title on his belt one more time. I like Cotto on late stoppage or majority decision.
How about Cotto KO’s Hatton at welterweight?
Big name, big payday, both coming from losses. I see Cotto winning by KO and being back on the main stage
I am a big cotto fan I tHINK HE JUST NEEDS A BETTER TRAINER MAYBE GET HIS UNCLE BACK AS A trainer and as his trainer would make sure the other fighter is drug tested so, cotto could get a fare fight and put people to shame.
berto cant see berto wanting to do it some how. hes an excuse maker who isnt ready for thebig fights yet. they should take that belt off him
You are spot on Boreman is a terrible fight for Cotto. I’m a big Cotto fan and I agree 100%, I just can’t get exited about this fight. Berto is a much better fight.
its not the margarito fight its the tariner he is basically a water boy no stradegy at all.i heard cotto and evangelista have a good realationship again after his father’s death cotto went to evangelista and took him to his dad’s funeral.so hopefully evangelista trains cotto again when he did i saw a smart cotto always with a perfect gameplan ofcourse margacheater’s plaster ruin it but after that he looked great against jeanings but then when santiago took over for the clottey fight cotto was terrible he was just fighting his own way no gameplan or strategy.emannuel steward and angelo dundee have expressed interest in training miguel they know he is a GREAT talent fighter who is still young and they now what a bad corner he has
Cotto would match up better with Berto because I think Foreman would easily beat Cotto due to his natural size and boxing ability.
He would’nt lose against Foreman but I agree the Berto fight is much more appealing and better fight for Cotto to put him back in the mix winning the WBC WW belt. Cotto can wait to see what happens with the PBF vs Mosely fight. The winner fights Pac then the winner of that fight. Then Cotto can fight the winner of that fight and he will still be in the mix for a big fight and pay day at WW there’s no money at 154lbs.
yep, great fight in my opinion. Beto vs cotto is very merchandisable.
Top Rank wants Cotto to fight and beat Foreman. If Cotto wins, then Top Rank will schedule a rematch with Manny at another catchweight, this time probably 148. Then Manny can win another paper title. Top Rank is trying really hard to try and make some opponent not named Mosley, Mayweather, or Williams to be seen as the fight Manny should take. They are trying to get Margarito re-instated, and trying to get Cotto to win a title at 154. Top Rank knows Manny stands almost no chance against any of the top three welterweights and are desperately trying to get the public interested in Manny fighting someone else. I don’t see it working though. Manny might fight the loser of May 1, but there is no way he will fight the winner or Williams. Truthfully, the only way I see Manny fighting any of those three is if Mosley loses and looks horrible in doing so.
It’s really a matter of what weight division Cotto feels best in. Fighting Pac at 143 definately messed him up.
Also, I agree with E-money’s point on the trainer. Cotto has talent, but needs the right trainer and management.
Cotto will never be Cotto again Margarrio beat him up too much and then he got whipped again so i think he should find another line of work for his own good and the good of his family
Cotto can beat Berto and Foreman with a better trainer, He need to give rid of Santiago if Cotto want to be good again, he needs a new trainer, Cotto should just make peace with his uncle. Cotto uncle is the one that made him good won all the fights with him, the uncle knows how to train Miguel and knows him good.
cotto should fight both. Berto vs cotto would be a good fight for both fighters. Cotto needs a tune up just to see were his skills are at this time.
Berto vs cotto would be a great fight now that mosley is fighting mayweather i really wanted to watch Marquez vs cotto but berto is very good tough fighter and his lookin to make a big name for himself but cotto has just been a lil slump and he needs to regain that confidence he once had and fight berto and a future rematch wit PAC maybe