Apparently HBO won't host Cotto's next fight unless Canelo is guaranteed next.

[SlySlickSmooth]

According to Steve Kim's tweet.

Word is that HBO isnt going to do Cotto***39;s next fight unless there***39;s a commitment to do Canelo next. They want a safety net

— Steve Kim (@steveucnlive)

Thoughts?

I think its good HBO is forcing Cotto to give them better fights. They want GGG to become a star by fighting Cotto.

[jaded]

That's good...who wants to see him fight Ron Salsa?

[CANELOLUJAH]

good force taht coward to fight a live body, HBO starting to wise up they been overpaying to see him against handicap fighters. Boxing public is not fooled.

[SlySlickSmooth]

I think HBO just wants someone to fight Cotto that is sure to attract viewers himself. I don't think they want to broadcast Cotto-Heiland.

Their best shot without a Canelo guarantee is Tuerano Johnson or better yet, Billy Joe Saunders. They're all top 3 in the WBC rankings.

[Build That Wall]

They would be Okay with him fighting GGG too.

[Nightfall]

there's always showtime. cotto is'nt kissing HBO's ass

[DannYankee]

Will showtime come to the rescue or will it follow the HBO lead of trying to force the best fight the best?

[Sugar Adam Ali]

Smart move by hbo...

I'm sure if cotto doesn't want to agree, he can find another channel.. The guy is one of the biggest draws in the sport, some one will give him a TV date

[Slyboots]

One thing Miguel Cotto doesn't like is being told what to do. I hope he does agree to that, but I could easily see him just going to Showtime and doing his own thing.

[SlySlickSmooth]

Smart move by hbo...

I'm sure if cotto doesn't want to agree, he can find another channel.. The guy is one of the biggest draws in the sport, some one will give him a TV date

What if in 8 hours....

"Miguel Cotto inks with Al Haymon. Headlining PBC in June aganst Austin Trout."