Can Miguel Cotto Still Make 147lbs?

[boliodogs]

I voted yes. I have always believed that was welterweight was his weight and he was not drained at 145 for Pacquiao but of course I can't prove it. He likes to eat and does not like to take off those last few pounds. At 154 he is fighting guys that are naturally bigger than him. I believe he can make 147 with no problems and be at full strength and weighing 155 to 158 on fight night.

[JmH Reborn]

Its time for Cotto to retire! Since fighting the Cheater in 08 his record is;
W5 L4 and 2 ko's loses. Thats not exactly a great record when you've done so much better in the past! If your a true fan of a fighter you need to see when its time to retire before the fighter gets into trouble with his mental health. I like Cotto alot, he's done very well for himself and his family. I'd like to see him in ten years as a happy healthy ex-boxer with his thoughts intact and his speech clearly defined! I hope he retires now, safe and content. Ray

I agree whole heartidly, and I love Cotto. However I'd like to see Cotto end 2013 on a high note and then retire. 2012 was a down year all around, losing two decisions to two tough opponents. I wouldn't expect anything less than tough opponents but yeah, two more fights and call it a career

Early 2013 -- Carlos Molina -- a high quality opponent, top 10, dangerous but winnable and good resume stamper

Late 2013 -- Go out with a **** -- Pacquiao II, Mayweather II or newly shined JMM or even Tim Bradley. All good fights, even if I think he'd win only two of those

Whatever happens, happens...

[boliodogs]

I got here to late for my vote to count but I agree with the thread starter.

[puga]

i dont know why he cant ..he's viewed as a very small jr mw and he is...

[ADP02]

Cotto wanted to fight Margarito at 150-151 so I think its still possible but he would have to focus more on his food intake and training. Mosley did it then so can Cotto .....

Cotto was more effective at 147. He would be able to hurt most opponents in that division. He is not the same fighter at 154.

[thuggery]

I agree with the posters saying it was dumb of him to even leave 147 in the first place. He's not a SWW.

To be honest I think he's just lazy when it comes to shredding that much weight, his walk around weight is pretty high from what I heard. He should have stayed at 147, and I think he can make it but he doesn't have the willpower to try.

[SugarRayCurtain]

guy isnt even shredded at 147, looks fat compared to someone like a bradley.
154 is the wrong weightclass for him