Thread: Does Clottey have any chance of a win against Cotto ?

I have been thinking about this today and does he have any chance ? Not a lot of people have given him an argument at all against Cotto, but lets not forget Cotto is against a real 147 challenger again whos big at the weight too. A performance against Jennings doesnt really show a lot as he wasnt anywhere near the level of Clottey. Clottey seems like hes been in the hard work and I think he might be able to take the best of what Cotto has to offer. I think this fight will be a lot closer than some might expect, I just hope for Cottos sake he doesnt get disheartened if his A game doesnt work and from that I hope he doesnt tire down the strech and lose heart again. I know the Margarito fight has a lot of controversy wrapped around it, he might have had plaster in his gloves, but none the less that was a big knockout mentally and physically to get over for Cotto and he really doesnt need to be on his game to beat Clottey I think.

I think that loss would have done a lot for him and I can see Cotto winning a UD, I dont see him stopping Clottey though and if it goes the full distance I think this will be an interesting fight. I wouldnt be surprised if Clottey could take it either, this is a true test for Cotto IMO.

Clottey has every chance, he is dangerous for anyone IMO. I'm hoping we see Cotto get brutal and smash his ribs in because Cotto can be a brutal bastard when he finds a weak spot.

yes he has a chance.

He seems like he can take a good punch though, I dont think Cotto will be able to break him down IMO. I just hope we dont see something similar in the Margarito fight that Cotto changes his game plan due to the fact he was getting tired and he felt like it wasnt working. I think this is a dangerous fight for Cotto, I hope hes worked hard on lasting the full 12 rounds because I think hes going to need it.

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

I have been thinking about this today and does he have any chance ? Not a lot of people have given him an argument at all against Cotto, but lets not forget Cotto is against a real 147 challenger again whos big at the weight too. A performance against Jennings doesnt really show a lot as he wasnt anywhere near the level of Clottey. Clottey seems like hes been in the hard work and I think he might be able to take the best of what Cotto has to offer. I think this fight will be a lot closer than some might expect, I just hope for Cottos sake he doesnt get disheartened if his A game doesnt work and from that I hope he doesnt tire down the strech and lose heart again. I know the Margarito fight has a lot of controversy wrapped around it, he might have had plaster in his gloves, but none the less that was a big knockout mentally and physically to get over for Cotto and he really doesnt need to be on his game to beat Clottey I think.

I think that loss would have done a lot for him and I can see Cotto winning a UD, I dont see him stopping Clottey though and if it goes the full distance I think this will be an interesting fight. I wouldnt be surprised if Clottey could take it either, this is a true test for Cotto IMO.

He has every chance. The fight should be very close. People probably haven't given him a chance because he's not beaten enough name fighters and hasn't gotten the same exposure as the other top names at Welterweight. Make no mistake though, Clottey is a very dangerous opponent and the fight could swing either way.

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

He seems like he can take a good punch though, I dont think Cotto will be able to break him down IMO. I just hope we dont see something similar in the Margarito fight that Cotto changes his game plan due to the fact he was getting tired and he felt like it wasnt working. I think this is a dangerous fight for Cotto, I hope hes worked hard on lasting the full 12 rounds because I think hes going to need it.

he has a good chin, but Judah was able to rock him, and IMO Cotto hit's loads harder than Judah

Clottey has a great chance, This fight is arguably a pick em fight.

Clottey has tools that he could use to beat Cotto, like his defense, pressure, crisp inside shots and his lead right hand and combine that with he is a very big welterweight with some power.

I expect Cotto to win though, I see him outworking Clottey and using his jab to keep the fight at a distance.

I don't see a stoppage happening either way.

You bet Clottey has a chance! Now I want Cotto to come back and be in top form but there are issues to consider

#1 What did the Margarito fight do to Cotto mentally and physically?

#2 Have the issues with Evangelista Cotto affected Miguel seriously?

I think Clottey is durable enough to cause Miguel problems, but I think if Cotto is still in top form it's his fight to lose

Well, I'm hoping Clottey upsets the odds & batters the shit out of him, however, this is really Cotto's chance to show he's over the Margarito loss. Jennings didn't prove anything to me.

Don't think Cotto will bully Clottey around the ring either they both come in big. With Cotto it's all mental, he is a fighter that loves to break down the will of his opponents and make them quit, yet when he doesn't do that he gets frustrated or he starts to lose his way. He won't break the spirit of Clottey so it will be nice to see how he responds to it and see if anything has changed. For Clottey this fight is there for the taking. He could beat Cotto and he may very well do it, it will be a good fight regardless.

Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

He seems like he can take a good punch though, I dont think Cotto will be able to break him down IMO. I just hope we dont see something similar in the Margarito fight that Cotto changes his game plan due to the fact he was getting tired and he felt like it wasnt working. I think this is a dangerous fight for Cotto, I hope hes worked hard on lasting the full 12 rounds because I think hes going to need it.

he has a good chin, but Judah was able to rock him, and IMO Cotto hit's loads harder than Judah

I don't remember Zab Judah rocking Joshua Clottey, i have only seen the fight once and it was a long time ago. But still i don't recall that, but i do recall Miguel Cotto getting rocked a few times against Zab Judah, especially with the uppercut.

Originally Posted by ICB

Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

He seems like he can take a good punch though, I dont think Cotto will be able to break him down IMO. I just hope we dont see something similar in the Margarito fight that Cotto changes his game plan due to the fact he was getting tired and he felt like it wasnt working. I think this is a dangerous fight for Cotto, I hope hes worked hard on lasting the full 12 rounds because I think hes going to need it.

he has a good chin, but Judah was able to rock him, and IMO Cotto hit's loads harder than Judah

I don't remember Zab Judah rocking Joshua Clottey, i have only seen the fight once and it was a long time ago. But still i don't recall that, but i do recall Miguel Cotto getting rocked a few times against Zab Judah, especially with the uppercut.

There was a replay of Judah stunning Clottey with a left uppercut later in the fight, Clottey did look hurt imo.

Clottey has a damn good chance in my opinion, most powerful guy Cotto would have faced, Margarito aside..... I'm lookin for him to take everythin that Cotto can throw at him and stop Cotto late on 10, 11, 12. Maybe ambitious but who knows....

Im going to go with Cotto as i cant see anyone beating him except Mayweather.A tough points victory.

Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

He seems like he can take a good punch though, I dont think Cotto will be able to break him down IMO. I just hope we dont see something similar in the Margarito fight that Cotto changes his game plan due to the fact he was getting tired and he felt like it wasnt working. I think this is a dangerous fight for Cotto, I hope hes worked hard on lasting the full 12 rounds because I think hes going to need it.

he has a good chin, but Judah was able to rock him, and IMO Cotto hit's loads harder than Judah

I disagree, Judah landed but never rocked Clottey, Margarito landed on Clottey and couldnt rock him, I doubt judah would have