How about that Miguel Cotto? Cotto looked better than ever in dismantling Yuri Foreman in nine rounds and capturing a title in a third weight class, putting to rest, at least for now, the notion that he was a spent force. While I hope Cotto takes it easy for a while as he waits for a big money fight, I am hoping that Bob Arum isn't serious when he said that Cotto is seriously being considered for a rematch with Manny Pacquiao. The idea is for Pacquiao to win a title in his eighth division as easily as possible, following the same formula that was used when he beat David Diaz for the Lightweight title. Seeing that talks between Mayweather and Pacquiao may be at a stalwart, let's hope to God that Top Rank doesn't try to con history by putting together such an unnecessary rematch.
One Month To Go and Gamboa Without A Fight
Remember at the beginning of the year when we were told that Yuriorkis Gamboa and Juan Manuel Lopez were angling for a showdown some time in the near future? Looks like we've been had! Lopez will be fighting Bernabe Concepcion next month on Showtime and while Gamboa has been slated for an HBO appearance, there hasn't been any opponents mentioned for the Cuban champion. I know Top Rank has a soft spot for their Puerto Rican fighters, but how can they expect to build up a Lopez-Gamboa fight when they're only showcasing one fighter?
Khan's Next Opponent Is A Little "Light"
Now that WBA Junior Welterweight champion Amir Khan has made a successful US debut, stopping Paulie Malignaggi, he's heading back to the UK for his third title defense. Possible opponents include Michael Katsidis and Joel Casamayor, with Casamayor being the frontrunner. Irregardless of who he ends up with, the strategy is obviously to match him up with a smaller puncher to goad us into thinking Khan isn't scarred of fighting somebody who can hurt him.
Potshot Picks
Allan Green vs. Andre Ward
Green, who replaces original opponent Jermain Taylor, is going to be fighting the biggest fight of his career and for his very first title. Ward will not be able to hurt Green with one punch, but his handspeed and movement will dictate the action against the overly tense challenger, who has faltered on the big stage before. I'm going with Ward by a comfortable decision here, and I'm still wondering why Green is even in the Super Six in the first place.