**Mayweather's camp thinks Floyd should face Cotto if fight with Pac doesn't happen**

[savorduhflavor]

Was an attractive fight in 2008. Not so much anymore. Cotto would get beat up.

Again, unless Cotto beats a Margarito or a Berto convincingly and shows serious improvement, he needs to stay away from the top two dogs.

[AFighter4U]

Then floyd will have Cotto to choose to use either grant or winning gloves when clearly Cotto uses Reyes gloves.

[007geyweather]

There have been many speculations as to who Floyd Mayweather Jr would fight if the 'Fight of the Century' with Manny Pacquiao fails to materialize. Paul Williams and Sergio Martinez have had their names tossed into the Mayweather sweepstakes. However, if it's up to Roger Mayweather then he would like to see his nephew fight Miguel Cotto and here's why:

"I mean, if I was him, I would fight Cotto. You know why? You know why I would fight Cotto? Only simply because one reason—Pacquiao whooped Cotto, right? Cotto had a win over Shane Mosley. The fight was very close, but regardless of that, I would fight Cotto simply because then people would say, hey why don’t he fight the guy?" Roger Mayweather, On the Ropes Radio
There might be some logic in the ramblings of Roger Mayweather. For the first time in a long time, I think I might agree with him. I would like to see Floyd Jr take on Miguel Cotto. If you remember, Cotto has stated in the past that Floyd Jr has intentionally ducked him in the past. Cotto has publicly questioned Mayweather's courage and pension for picking 'easy' fights......

I don't think, because Manny Pacquiao defeated Miguel Cotto, that Floyd Mayweather Jr would easily defeat Miguel. In fact, I think Miguel would match up better with Floyd Jr than he did with Manny. And, just because Miguel defeated Shane Mosley, doesn't mean that Floyd jr will defeat Miguel.


However, I do think these are factors as to why a Miguel Cotto fight with Floyd Jr makes sense. In fact, it would probably make more sense for Miguel to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr instead of a rematch against Manny Pacquiao. It would be easier for Floyd Jr to come up to 154 and face Miguel than Manny.
If Miguel were to defeat Floyd Jr, then a rematch with Manny would be even bigger. Which, would benefit both fighters financially. And, since Floyd Jr won't fight for Miguel's title, Manny will still have a chance to take on Miguel for a the historical world title in 8 different weight classes.
Conclusion
Despite the logic for Floyd Jr fighting Miguel Cotto, I don't see it happening. Floyd Jr won't fight again until next year. What I would like to see in the meantime is Cotto fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Manny take on Antonio Margarito.
And if Manny and Miguel win, then one of the two will take on Floyd Mayweather Jr next year. Obviously, the preference would be Manny. But, if Manny and Floyd fails to happen in early 2011 then a Manny vs. Cotto fight would be more appealing especially if Cotto defeats Chavez Jr.

This fight should not happen, you know why? the only thing thats holding up the contract is if Roger goes to jail so there should be no excuse. The contract has been agreed but not the time so there is no reason for them not to fight cotto.

[Pullcounter]

cotto should not fight pac or floyd. he'll get his butt kicked. he needs to fight margo.

but if cotto really wants it, I say give it to him.

[incredible]

07 Cotto, I think would have given him hell. The Cotto of present, I'm not so sure about. I'd like to see him in one or 2 more fights with Stewart before I completely write his chances off though.

[borikua]

Better than Cotto-Pac II.

[PRPOWERPUNCHES]

There have been many speculations as to who Floyd Mayweather Jr would fight if the 'Fight of the Century' with Manny Pacquiao fails to materialize. Paul Williams and Sergio Martinez have had their names tossed into the Mayweather sweepstakes. However, if it's up to Roger Mayweather then he would like to see his nephew fight Miguel Cotto and here's why:

"I mean, if I was him, I would fight Cotto. You know why? You know why I would fight Cotto? Only simply because one reason—Pacquiao whooped Cotto, right? Cotto had a win over Shane Mosley. The fight was very close, but regardless of that, I would fight Cotto simply because then people would say, hey why don’t he fight the guy?" Roger Mayweather, On the Ropes Radio
There might be some logic in the ramblings of Roger Mayweather. For the first time in a long time, I think I might agree with him. I would like to see Floyd Jr take on Miguel Cotto. If you remember, Cotto has stated in the past that Floyd Jr has intentionally ducked him in the past. Cotto has publicly questioned Mayweather's courage and pension for picking 'easy' fights......

I don't think, because Manny Pacquiao defeated Miguel Cotto, that Floyd Mayweather Jr would easily defeat Miguel. In fact, I think Miguel would match up better with Floyd Jr than he did with Manny. And, just because Miguel defeated Shane Mosley, doesn't mean that Floyd jr will defeat Miguel.


However, I do think these are factors as to why a Miguel Cotto fight with Floyd Jr makes sense. In fact, it would probably make more sense for Miguel to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr instead of a rematch against Manny Pacquiao. It would be easier for Floyd Jr to come up to 154 and face Miguel than Manny.
If Miguel were to defeat Floyd Jr, then a rematch with Manny would be even bigger. Which, would benefit both fighters financially. And, since Floyd Jr won't fight for Miguel's title, Manny will still have a chance to take on Miguel for a the historical world title in 8 different weight classes.
Conclusion
Despite the logic for Floyd Jr fighting Miguel Cotto, I don't see it happening. Floyd Jr won't fight again until next year. What I would like to see in the meantime is Cotto fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Manny take on Antonio Margarito.
And if Manny and Miguel win, then one of the two will take on Floyd Mayweather Jr next year. Obviously, the preference would be Manny. But, if Manny and Floyd fails to happen in early 2011 then a Manny vs. Cotto fight would be more appealing especially if Cotto defeats Chavez Jr.

Once again, Floyd is looking to get at shot fighters..

[Wreckless]

I would pay to see this fight. Cotto has a much greater chance to defeat Mayweather than Mosley.

[Pullcounter]

Better than Cotto-Pac II.

nope, its pretty much the same thing

[cupocity303]

Oh, so now Floyd fighting Cotto is not acceptable.

Since when has the bar been raised so high for a fighter that we can't even entertain the thought of him facing an active, current World Title Holder.

I guess it's just Pacquiao or Martinez now.