Cotto slips past Mosley!

Boxing fans were treated to a great fight last Saturday night as Miguel Cotto was able to punch his way past future hall-of-famer and all-around great guy Sugar Shane Mosley. It was a very close fight, but Cotto, who punches like a mule, was able to wear down his older opponent and eek out a victory. The fight was scored 115-113, 115-113 and 116-113. Cotto is now 31-0 (25KOs) while Mosley falls to 44-5 (37KOs).

After the fight, Cotto anounced he was ready for all challengers while Mosley said this might be his last fight.

Two thoughts: Why would Mosley retire? It was a very close fight. One could easily argue for the fight being a draw and an outright Mosley victory isn't really a stretch either. Mosley is one of the premiere fighters on his generation, and this fight just proved his worth to the sport. Boxing fans need SSM, and the welterweight division is not nearly as impressive without him. Let's hope he reconsiders.

Cotto looks really impressive. He's poised to make a big jump in the Mac-man's November P4P list (coming out soon!) and I can't think of a fight I wouldn't want to see him in. I would bet his next fight will either be Antonio Margarito, who won on last Saturday's undercard, or the Golden Boy himself. Oscar likes to challenge himself, and Cotto would be a great test. Think about it: what fight would make more money next year? I can't think of one, either.

Okay, I'll go ahead and say it. Mark you calenders: it will be Miguel Cotto vs. Oscar de la Hoya next May 5th! I guarantee it....

But what about the current P4P king? Assuming Floyd Mayweather gets by Ricky Hatton in December, I would say that Mayweather would take another blockbuster fight to help secure his legacy. The only names that fit the bill for that are the Golden Boy and Cotto.

Hmmmmmmmmm. Maybe he'll fight them both. At least then he'd be an underdog for once.

Keep swingin'

K. Mac