Who is cotto fighting tonight

If Canelo wins, then a bout between him and Golovkin would be logical sometime in the first quarter of That would be a big-money bout, as Golovkin would be getting the biggest test of his career, and Canelo would be facing the best fighter he's fought since he was outboxed by Mayweather in September This is an intriguing battle, assuming the year-old Cotto doesn't look his age in the fight.

He'll be the most experienced body puncher Canelo has ever tangled with. That could be significant, because Alvarez's midsection has never been tested. Cotto is tough as nails, and he's shown the penchant for getting off to fast starts in his last three fights.

Fast starts are not normally a part of Canelo's makeup. In the end, I like the bigger 5'9" to 5'7" and younger Alvarez by decision. He should have a slight edge in speed, and if he utilizes his jab, he could seize control and have Cotto hurt late. Out of respect to Cotto's toughness, we'll tab Canelo as the winner by decision, but the final four rounds will likely favor the Mexican star. Bet on Canelo going away. Enjoy our content? Join our newsletter to get the latest in sports news delivered straight to your inbox!

The fighters are there. What is lacking are quality promoters. Promoters need to market fighters and bring them to the spotlight. Especially the good fighters that leave it all in the ring.

Promoters only focus on one fighter. Promoters only focus on one fighter and disregard the rest. I think that is what is needed. Promoters need to focus on all the fighters and make the best fights and create rivalries.

The organizations are doing their job, but we know that there are too many paper champions, like the interim champion, the gold champion, the silver champion, and the super champion. I think that this, too, has affected boxing and tarnished its credibility. JES : If everything goes well with your exhibition with Miguel Cotto, do you think you will return to competitive boxing? JMM : No, we are not crossing into that frontier.

We are conscious and aware that our best moments and years are past us. Because if this turns into a fight, then what a treat for the fans, because they will see a display of great boxing.

JES : What do you think is going through the minds of active fighters watching all of you come back doing these exhibitions and maybe you guys taking away some of the focus off of them and maybe stealing the market? I think the sun shines on everyone, and I think everyone has a fair share of the market. If we can do it, they can do it. The doors are open, so we are taking advantage of it. Boxing is my passion as it is for Miguel Cotto. So, if this opportunity presents itself, what not take advantage of it and do something good for boxing?

I think they would be grateful because that means we are also creating exposure for the sport and them. JES : Juan, I wish you the best and much success and that this fight turns out great, and that both of you and Miguel triumph. JMM : Thank you. However, to my surprise, when I saw them fight, they looked good, fought good, and kept it friendly. And most of all, I was truly entertained and could relive a part of my boxing memories for a few minutes.

For Faitelson to suggest so is preposterous, asinine, and downright irresponsible as a sports journalist. I suppose following the success of Tyson vs. Nostalgia keeps us connected to our past, especially our happiest moments.

In my opinion, the popularity of these exhibition matches amongst the boxing legends has more to do with the fans seeing their favorite fighters dance one more time.

Connect with us. Miguel Cotto Fight. JMM : The promoters are working out those details. We will have to wait and see. Related Topics: exhibition featured Juan Manuel marquez miguel cotto.

Jacob Rodriguez. Continue Reading. You may like. Latest Popular Videos. Worldwide 1 day ago. Announcements 1 day ago. Sports Business. Bay Area. Kansas City. Las Vegas. Los Angeles. New Orleans. New York. San Antonio. San Diego. Tampa Bay. Washington DC. By The Athletic Staff. Former four-division boxing champions Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Marquez will fight in an exhibition bout on June 12, a source confirmed to The Athletic. He finished with a career record of with 33 KOs.

Marquez, 47, last fought in May when he beat Mike Alvarado.