I wouldn’t be so hasty in believing Canelo will not be fighting Floyd later this year. Before the fight, Oscar did say Canelo was not ready for Floyd. After the fight, during the press conference, Oscar was signing a different tune. He walked up to the podium and clearly stated Canelo is ready for the big names- all big names, including Mayweather and Pacquiao.

Put your promoter caps on fellas. There’s a reason Canelo was put on the Mayweather undercard and there was a reason Canelo was facing future hall of famer Shane Mosley who is now playing division gatekeeper. The reason is, showcase Canelo to the Mayweather fan base. You hope he punishes Mosley so that you have enough b-roll footage to back up your claim that he’s dangerous. Canelo provided enough highlights to make that happen.

Regardless of Shane’s age, the “general public, ie, the casual boxing fan,  will eat it up.

Great comments fellas!

My thing is now what? First for Cotto who will he fight next? Oscar already said that he won’t let Canelo fight Floyd just yet but what about Cotto? Or should Cotto fight Martinez? And if so at what weight? Martinez has shown some interest in fighting Floyd at 154. Cotto will be a good measuring stick to see if he’s ready for that. Other than those two names the only other viable option for Cotto in my opinion is the winner of the Berto/Ortiz fight. Berto has fought at jr. middle weight before and I don’t see Ortiz having a problem making the weight either. 

As for Mayweather? 87 days and some change later hopefully he can make the fight with Bradley and start training for and promoting it as well. Yes, I’m from the same school of thought that believes Bradley will “shock the world” and beat Pacquiao. Will he get the decision is the $64,000 question? Bradley and Pacquiao are both Top Rank fighters, but it all depends on who they believe will be the better money maker and future of the brand. 

My guess is that there will be a changing of the guard on June 9th. The thing is will Bradley stay with Top Rank afterwards and if so will Arum put him in the ring with Mayweather? I highly doubt it. If I were a betting man I’d put my money on Arum making a trilogy between Pacquiao and Bradley. Bradley beats Pacquiao but loses a vert controversial decision. Arum flashes the numbers that the rematch will make to Bradley, Bradley goes along with the plan. Hopefully I’m wrong. But then again hopefully I’m all the way wrong and Manny wins. I want Mayweather to be the one who smokes Pacquiao. 

Here’s what people don’t understand – Floyd beat Cotto at his own game! If anyone would have told you  before that fight Floyd fight to Cotto’s strengths, you wouldn’t have believed it!  I think Floyd’s athleticism is great but his knowledge and defense is even greater. He was pretty much in control the entire fight and at any time he could flip the switch and go to his style but he chose to stick it out through most of the fight until the final round. He was hitting Cotto at will pretty much and even buckled his knees with that uppercut.

I don’t believe that Floyd is slowing down unlike Pac. He has not looked sharp as of late and I think we’ll see further evidence of that when he fights Bradley. I expect Bradley to shock the world so to speak with a performance that will make him a household name. Congrats to Floyd on his victory and also to Cotto as well for putting on a great fight and showing that they are both ring kings.