Why Chavez Jr. vs. Cotto should not take place?

Why Chavez Jr. vs. Cotto should not take place?

July 9, 2010 - I feel that the only winner in this match up between Chavez Jr. and Miguel Cotto would be their promoter (Bob Arum, Top Rank). Arum is playing into national pride concerns pitting Puerto Rico vs. Mexico. Chavez Jr. needs to fight several respectful fighters before proving himself to such a challenge. Duddy was not much of a challenge as his defensive skills are questionable, and if you do recall he did rock Chavez Jr. in the 6th round.

If he faces Cotto now he’ll get destroyed. There’s no way in hell that we should be offered to watch this farce on pay per view at $49.50. This kind of match up only hurts boxing. After a massive promotional campaign, uneducated occasional boxing fans will get wrapped up in the Puerto Rico vs. Mexico aspect of the fight then purchase it on pay per view. They’ll be disappointed after the bout and swear to never pay $49.50 for boxing again. 

I believe that this fight should not take place but knowing the sport of boxing the way it is money driven, not fan oriented, it will take place. It will give boxing another black eye and alienate more fans or potential fans from the sport. 

Would this fight be good or bad for boxing?

Gordon Solie Jr.