With the beginning of the Mayweather-Cotto promotional tour in support of their May 5 bout at the MGM Grand in Mayweather vs Cotto there has been a lot of publicity given to the event and to both fighters. However, the equal and opposite reaction to the massive amount of publicity being pushed into the public domain is a call for a boycott.
Generally speaking, boycotts don't hold water in the world of professional boxing. The urge to make a statement with the almighty buying dollar is usually overrun quickly by a fast-approaching spectacle and a well-targeted Mayweather vs Cotto Live machine.
Talks of boycotting Pacquiao-Margarito for the latter's status as an unrepentant cheat during the entire "Plaster Gate" scandal dissipated as fans bought into the media machine and opted to watch a live fight rather than stand by principles.
Now, the talk in social Mayweather vs Cotto circles and on many sites revolves around a call to boycott the upcoming Mayweather-Cotto bout.
The reasons for the call to action are varied. Some want the boycott because of Mayweather's overall body of work Mayweather vs Cotto a full-time agitator and heel. Others want Mayweather's upcoming show to fail because of his perceived role in blocking a bout with chief rival, Manny Pacquiao.