Cotto is the lineal middleweight champion. What that means in simplistic terms is he is the man that beat the man (Sergio Martinez). With that being said GGG is considered the real MIDDLEWEIGHT champion of the world and he would like to also be the lineal champion. To do that he has to beat Cotto and it just happens Cotto will be fighting in the summer after turning down a fight with Canelo Alvarez in May.
GGG dispatched of Martin Murray in 11 not exactly tough, but spirited rounds. Murray put up a good fight and landed some nice shots, but GGG just walked him down and dispatched him for his 19th knockout in a row.
GGG has a problem finding that fight that would truly make him a superstar. Cotto could be that opponent, but don’t expect it to happen. Cotto isn’t a true middleweight (he fought Martinez at a catchweight) and he doesn’t seem that eager to fight GGG and instead will probably fight Tim Bradley or Brandon Rios (don’t act too excited).
Alas GGG might have to move up in weight to get the mega fight he wants.