Cotto vs Geale

[diddy]

Lmao look at Geale. And people swear to me he's some sort of high level athlete. You guys are out of your minds. Dude is gonna be drained as
f*ck trying to make this catch weight. He looks like he hasn't worked out in weeks.

[caldo2025]

This fight should be titled "Who has the worst Tattoos"

Cotto is doing no different that Khan did, picking a light hitting brand name in a stay busy fight while buying a Floyd Mayweather quick pick lottery ticket hoping his number comes in. Algieri didn't like to be anyone's "stay busy" opponent but I don't think Geale has the balls to give Cotto a fight in this one.

Cotto is going to demolish Geale in 2-4 rounds. Geale gets demolished by GGG so you might as well award him with another title shot boxing...way to go. Joke fight

[jezzamundo]

Having to lose more than 10lb in a week is not good news for Geale - obviously the previous figure of 158lb was way off - perhaps it was 168lb?

That said, Geale has never looked particularly muscular and isn't a big middleweight, so he really shouldn't have a problem making 157lb given the amount of time he's had to get ready.

[ikorolev]

Having to lose more than 10lb in a week is not good news for Geale - obviously the previous figure of 158lb was way off - perhaps it was 168lb?

That said, Geale has never looked particularly muscular and isn't a big middleweight, so he really shouldn't have a problem making 157lb given the amount of time he's had to get ready.

It looks like he wasted that time ...

[jezzamundo]

Having to lose more than 10lb in a week is not good news for Geale - obviously the previous figure of 158lb was way off - perhaps it was 168lb?

That said, Geale has never looked particularly muscular and isn't a big middleweight, so he really shouldn't have a problem making 157lb given the amount of time he's had to get ready.

It looks like he wasted that time ...

How so? He looks about the same as he usually does and I don't think he's drained. He says he has been training his arse off for this fight so his cardio and workrate should be as good as ever.

[ikorolev]

We wasted his time for cutting off extra 3 pounds.

[SenorPipino]

Having to lose more than 10lb in a week is not good news for Geale - obviously the previous figure of 158lb was way off - perhaps it was 168lb?

That said, Geale has never looked particularly muscular and isn't a big middleweight, so he really shouldn't have a problem making 157lb given the amount of time he's had to get ready.

It looks like he wasted that time ...

How so? He looks about the same as he usually does and I don't think he's drained. He says he has been training his arse off for this fight so his cardio and workrate should be as good as ever.

Since when doesn't a fighter claim he's been training his arse off and is in the best shape of his life????

Do you expect Geale to say "I've hardly trained a day because, frankly, I'm in over my head and Cotto's going to put a whupping on me, so why should I bother? I'm just here for the payday."

[ikorolev]

Neither can he say that Cotto gave him that fight only under condition that he would lose

[ikorolev]

By the way, it looks like there is no financial penalty for missing weight

http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/3908 ... niel-geale

Geale’s promoter Gary Shaw told me that his kid is supposed to weigh 157 or less on Friday, and there is no clause in the contract which calls for a money penalty if he doesn’t make it.

So, if Geale comes between 157 and 160, then the belt would still be on the line and no financial penalty ? What will Cotto do ?

[Badhusker]

Cotto and Roach should be called on the BS catchweight handicap at every interview. Ask Cotto and Roach: "Why are you afraid of fighting at the regular limit?"
Same goes for every fighter that is insecure enough to think they need it. A big * should be in the record books for all to plainly see. Absolutely th r re should be no title fight with weight handicaps. BAD for the sport.

There are enough weights. More than double of what their used to be. Big joke.

[jujigatame]

Cotto is being ridiculous about the weight. He even made Martinez fight at 159, as though that 1 pounds was going to make all the difference. It's nonsense and I can't believe he's holding fights up because of it. If you don't want to fight at 160 just vacate your damn title and go back to 154.

[SenorPipino]

Cotto's just getting out his frustration over being forced to come in at a weakened 145 by Pacquiao, and lethargically dropping his belt.

He figures "What goes around, comes around."

[diddy]

Cotto isnt the problem here. Boxing is for allowing it. Tons of fighters are doing it. The ones with the financial backing.

[palooka]

Cotto's just getting out his frustration over being forced to come in at a weakened 145 by Pacquiao, and lethargically dropping his belt.

He figures "What goes around, comes around."

Or '2 wrongs don't make a right'.

[ikorolev]

Cotto's just getting out his frustration over being forced to come in at a weakened 145 by Pacquiao, and lethargically dropping his belt.

He figures "What goes around, comes around."

Or '2 wrongs don't make a right'.

That is too complicated for Cotto to understand.

[Badhusker]

Hopefully Geale will win despite being weight drained. Cottos artificially inflated ego needs to be deflated.

[ikorolev]

Compare Cotto to Rosado who rejected already negotiated catch weight against Golovkin:

http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/rosado- ... 160-159225

[jezzamundo]

Since when doesn't a fighter claim he's been training his arse off and is in the best shape of his life????

Do you expect Geale to say "I've hardly trained a day because, frankly, I'm in over my head and Cotto's going to put a whupping on me, so why should I bother? I'm just here for the payday."

Fair enough, though this is the opportunity of his life, I would be shocked if Geale hasn't trained sufficiently. I think it will be a very competitive fight and Cotto will win a close and disputed decision.

[Sids]

I think this fight will make up too Geale what he lost against Barker financially but at the cost of the rest of his career... If he thought he could win this fight he would have taken it 2 years ago, I would not be surprised if Geale retires after this.

[ikorolev]

I think this fight will make up too Geale what he lost against Barker financially but at the cost of the rest of his career... If he thought he could win this fight he would have taken it 2 years ago, I would not be surprised if Geale retires after this.

Who would offer Geale this fight 2 years ago ? The only reason he got it now is that Cotto needs to defend his title against somebody approved by WBC and HBO, and Roach with Cotto think that Geale is shot/broken and is an even easier target than one-legged Martinez was.

[Badhusker]

Compare Cotto to Rosado who rejected already negotiated catch weight against Golovkin:

http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/rosado- ... 160-159225

Its great to see Rosado did that. I have much more respect for him than I do Cotto. (and Roach, because I am sure he suggested it to Cotto)

[scottearley123456]

This fight basically comes down to how geale copes with the weight. He has made 157. Teriffic but at what cost? If he can still fight as he normally does and the judges are fair then he takes this. Unfortunately though one of geales biggest attributes is his work rate and that can be undone by a weight drain.

Good luck geale. Most aussies are behind you even if they think its a bridge to far. And some of us just dont like anything australian

[ikorolev]

Unfortunately though one of geales biggest attributes is his work rate and that can be undone by a weight drain.

If that happens, it would all be Geale's fault. He knew about the catch weight for at least two months, so with a correct diet, 3 additional pounds wouldn't be a problem. Andy Lee who is more lean/muscular went down to 154 just fine.

I hope that all this fuss about the catch weight was just to somewhat play on Cotto's nerves. Maybe Geale had weights in his pockets when he hit the scale at 167.5 six days ago ?

[scottearley123456]

Unfortunately though one of geales biggest attributes is his work rate and that can be undone by a weight drain.

If that happens, it would all be Geale's fault. He knew about the catch weight for at least two months, so with a correct diet, 3 additional pounds wouldn't be a problem. Andy Lee who is more lean/muscular went down to 154 just fine.

I hope that all this fuss about the catch weight was just to somewhat play on Cotto's nerves. Maybe Geale had weights in his pockets when he hit the scale at 167.5 six days ago ?

I completely agree that geale had plenty of time to make the weight easily without draining . However it looks like he decided to drain and keep that weight advantage. I hope it all works out for him otherwise this is not going to go well for him. Just seen a photo of geales face at the weigh in. Not good

[jujigatame]

For a pro fighter cutting 10 pounds in 6 days should not be a problem at all. Plenty of guys do 15 pounds in 24 hours. Hell Jorge Arce used to cut 15 pounds overnight and that guy was tiny.