Floyd is selling a fight here. I have no doubt that he likes and respects Cotto. The fact of the matter is that if Floyd was put on the defensive, he would bring up all of Miguel faults and losses. We all knew Floyd would beat him. When that happens, Floyd goes into his "this guy is great, tune in" routine. He did the same shit with McGregor. I love Cotto in the ring. He is very talented and great to watch. He is a nice guy too. I think he knew the ppv numbers would be ok because of the Puerto Ricans supporting their guy. I'm glad it went this way tbh, I wouldnt want to see him trashing Miguel.
Dale De Souza he showed most of his opponents respect always had great sportsmanship and professionalism except a few of his biggest fights thats why we remember him most for shit talking lol
Dale De Souza because they know each other. Been knowing Each other during their time with TR. they have shared the same gym together and they have spared. Floyd helped cotto get ready for lovemore ndou
Mayweather liked Cotto's responses to all Max's questions. He never tried to sell Floyd short. He respected the greatness of his opponent. Not all of Mayweather's opponents do that.
Floyd is bad azz but all this moving his chair back and forth asking for scores to games, bringing up what people are wearing seems like an uncomfortable man. Can't sit still
This will forever go down as one of the best face offs aired by HBO. These men have great respect for one another and conduct themselves as true champions.
People forget how respectful Mayweather is to 90% of his opponents. The man has done nothing but believe in himself and his skill. Now 50 fight later looks like he was never wrong
I can't think of anyone that Mayweather showed respect to,.... what are you talking about? Floyd disrespected Ortiz, Guerrero, Shane Mosley, Pacquiao, Oscar dela Hoya, Maidana and Marquez,...those are the opponents I can remember. Now, you name the guys that he was respectful of? If you say Cotto,....you're a fool. Anyone can see why he pretended to give Cotto a little respect. Floyd's main enemy is Pacquiao, and he used every opportunity to trash Pacquiao. Twice in this episode he mentioned Pacquioa, berated and lying about him. Who else does that; talks about another guy that isn't involved in this? In order to get people to support his attack on Pacquiao, Floyd treated Cotto decent, trying to fake being a nice guy while tearing Pacquiao apart. He knew he would be getting support in this situation, because he knew Cotto fans would be watching, and he knew he could accuse Pacquiao of asking Cotto for a catch weight,....in effect gaining support from Cotto fans since Pacquiao had beaten Cotto. Cotto didn't bring it up, what business is it of Floyd's and why would Floyd ever defend another guy, especially the guy he's fighting next? Only one reason, he hates Pacquiao more then all other fighters combined, so giving Cotto credit is no problem for Floyd if he can talk shit about Pacquiao. For the record, and this is the truth, not bullshit like Floyd always brings; Miguel Cotto fought Joshua Clottey in his fight previous to the Pacquiao fight. Cotto weighed in at 146 to fight Clottey, about 5 months before fighting Pacquiao. That means that Cotto had no problem making the weight at 147, and it means that Cotto preferred coming in one pound under the limit for Clottey. 5 months later, Pacquioa asked for a 145 weight limit, Cotto weighed in at 145, and as always, he had 24 hours to add weight, just as in every fight. Floyd chose to mention Pacquiao's name regarding his fight with Cotto that was more then a year prior, when it had nothing to do with Floyd at all, and when Cotto weighed in 1 pound less then he had in his previous fight with Clottey. Doesn't it seem strange that Floyd thought that it was important enough to mention this when it involved a single pound in a fight that didn't involve himself, and that Cotto himself didn't complain about? If Floyd told the story honestly, he would have said this; I don't think it was fair that Cotto had to fight Pacquiao one pound less then he fought Clottey, which is the truth and anyone can verify. If Floyd told it that way,.... people would have wondered why Floyd is bringing up something that has nothing to do with this fight, nothing to do with Floyd, and a one pound difference is not a big deal to begin with. But Floyd didn't tell it like that. First he got Cotto fans on his side by defending Cotto, saying that in his opinion Cotto had no losses. Of course he's sucking up to Cotto fans, and some of the responses here show that some took the bait. Then he made it sound like the catch weight was a big deal, but he never once mentioned that it amounted to one single pound. Did Floyd ever go on another show, one that had nothing to do with Juan Marquez, and admit publicly that he chose to fight a guy that had never fought above super featherweight, 130, in his entire career? Did Floyd tell everyone that despite asking Marquez to go up 3 full weight classes to 147, that Floyd didn't make the 147 limit, so they had to write a new contract with a 150 pond limit? Did you hear Floyd mention those things about himself, that are the absolute proof? Did he mention that he made Hatton fight at 147, not his best weight (which was 140 ), where Hatton was unbeaten? Did he mention that Pacquiao agreed to fight Hatton at 140, Ricky's best chance to win? I don't think Floyd has ever said anything about himself that is the truth, because everything he does is dishonest, cheating, unsportsmanlike and cowardly. Cowardly, such as forcing Maidana to wear gloves that he didn't want to wear, that he had never worn previously, and that were known to soften the punches? Did he mention that he paid Maidana 1.5 million$ to wear those soft gloves? Who would disagree that Floyd made the most cowardly request of an opponent in the history of boxing? Floyd was afraid to let Maidana pound on him like Maidana did to Broner. Floyd was scared of Maidana,.....there's no other way to look at it. You'll never hear Floyd mention it, yet he went out of his way to make an issue of a one pound concession made by Cotto against Pacquiao, when it was none of his business. The fact is that Cotto was a bigger man then Pacquiao, and everyone knew it. Floyd has no excuses, he was a bigger man then Madaina if the truth be known, Maidana was fighting at 140 a couple of fights before, so was Guerrero, who fought at 135 not long before he fought Floyd, Hatton was a 140 fighter his entire career save for one fight, so Floyd has a record of fighting smaller guys, the most embarrassing was a 17 pound smaller guy in Marquez. Now Floyd let's hear some more bullshit,.........like being caught cheating 3 times with drugs for example.
elMatatan309 as braggadocious as Floyd Mayweather is, is mostly because he replicates the same energy that the other fighter gives him. Look at when he fought Ricky Hatton and Oscar Dela Hoya, both were getting in his face so he gave them the same respect. Cotto has always been respectful towards him even back in 2008 when there was a ton of hype behind them in the welterweight division
Its hard to look at Floyd as tough, because he's always smiling and acting arrogant , but when you really think about how fucking tough his is its insane the man has NEVER been knocked off his feet , wobbled only 2 times and beaten up the toughest black and latino fighters in the last 20 years , the man is tough as nails!
honestly the biggest compliment you can give another fighter. mayweather earned every dollar that night with cotto. he even said cotto made him wanna quit boxing thats how hard it was against cotto much respect to both. clean fight no drugs and all action
Tez Joe well both Fighters were never disrespectful to each other throughout their careers even when the hype behind them to fighting back in 2008 when they were both undefeated welterweights.
Floyd was being so smart in this conversation. He was trying to make him feel real comfortable by complimenting his watch and boxing history and future. Perfect execution on his part.
Ramesh Hansa Ravendra that was some funny ish. Cotto just got taken in by Floyd. Floyd too smart. He smirked afterwards when he said" ok, let's get back to talking boxing".. lol He bossed it up
Study closely, kiddos, this highest expression of the "Sweet Science." For Floyd, like Ali, tailors his relation to the opponent. Namely, the more dangerous the opponent, the more humble and reverent. Cotto, Mayweather knew, would be one of his toughest opponents. Hence Mayweather's nonchalant approach, in addition to his constant allusions to "winning" in his bets. Mayweather is attempting to plant a seed of superiority in Cotta's head.
Lucky Lenny Floyd thoroughly picked him apart in the fight though. He was respectful because the fight sold itself, so he didn't have to talk much to sell the fight. It wasn't becasiebhe was afraid of being beaten.
Lucky Lenny Good observation.Mayweather is smart.The fight was very close.He did not made Cotto look avarege.It was one of Mayweathers toughest fight.Where it brought the best of both fighters.Cotto was closer then what alot of people would admit of winning the fight.
Everyone in the comments are surprised that he respects Cotto. The reason why is because Cotto treats him with respect. Unlike other opponents, Floyd disrespects fighters who never show him any. Respect is something earned. Mayweather disrespected everyone in the ring who never respected him in the first place.
When He said " we choosed Cotto......" it was a boss move.....the most insane and brutal mind game...cotto went into that game knowing he was not in the best in that ring
Mayweather very clever playing the good cop getting Cotto relaxed making him think they best of friends, he’s already won before they got into the ring. Lol mind games
Do you have evidence that Pacquiao cheated? You're like Floyd; you talk shit because you're full of shit. You don't know and have no idea. Slandering the best fighter of this generation is cowardly. Areal man talks little but produces evidence. Where's the evidence? Slander is ugly, and it's sinful and costly if you get sued. Ask Floyd, he paid 20 million$ to Pacquiao in an out of court lawsuit settlement for slander. Floyd lied and you're lying.
I agree those filipinos arent stupid they have some meds that will heal a fever in 24 hrs so a man who fought in 8 divisions still maintaining his speed and power is impossible he took some undetectable PEDs
Asstrologist then why didn’t others do it?lol why just him? Just something haters say. Just appreciate his greatness. Nobody will ever do 8’world titles again. Appreciate greatness
You're just like Floyd Joy; no evidence unless it's bullshit,.....no rebuttal unless it's insults and profanity. No substance,..........just like Floyd.
Lmao bro I’m not a mayweather fan but I gotta love him this dude so easy he undefeated and don’t give af what anyone else do or say he just goes out whoops ass and leaves it’s effortless all these other guys make it look like this is there life and it’s the end of the world it’s war type shit mayweather treat it like a game love it!!
If you listen closely at the 5:11 mark when floyd switched his chair around right when he sat down and crossed his leg over he said you about to be next tho.Gotta love Floyd #TMT
Turned out to be one of Mayweather's best performances and Cotto fought his ass off and gave Mayweather a tough fight and Mayweather still probably didn't lose 3 rounds.
Let me go on record saying this....after Cotto was beat down by Margocheato, he was NEVER the same. I don't care if he avenged his defeat or whatever. Once you get hit from a guy with some bricks in his hands, it changes you as a fighter. Cotto was so sharp, so courageous, so confident when he was undefeated and never had that vicious lost. It's actually a shame of what he could have been.
Floyd gotta respect Cotto cause he knows Cotto is a beast, he is extremely skilled, that was a good fight, anybody who fights Cotto win or lose will always be busted up or bruised up NO CAP!!!
The respect here is pleasing to the competitive soul. The ear 👂🏻 gesture Floyd did when Cotto asked about his preparation, was probably the only energy of confrontation this whole interview.
They known each other since Miguel was at top rank back when Floyd was at 135 140. Floyd thought they would fight at 140 but cottos camp thought he needed a little more experience. I agree. Floyd would have dominant him at 140. That was his best weight. Both are beasts. A plus fighters
