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I have not heard anything from boxing pundits about Cotto's ability to fight effectively in southpaw stance. I thought he did this with great success against
Quintano (lefty). Switch hitting on Manny might be a factor. Any thoughts ?
And yes this is my first post on Saddo. I have been a long time lurker and much longer time boxing fan. So, a big hearty hello to everyone.
I suppose Cotto might be bi, he did say he was gonna kiss his manager when he was singing to him on 24/7 and any guy who likes to look at himself in the mirror and admire his own body has to be able to admire other mens bodys too.
So ya he could be a sexy switch hitter if you're into it, Diane may be into it...
HAHAHA...this is the funniest thread title since Bilbo's "Fucking Kids"
But back on topic, I think Cotto's ability to fight as a southpaw can only do good things for him. It will certainly make Manny a bit more cautious with his own approach.
My prediction Cotto by TKO in 7
As some may not know that Cotto is a converted right hander. He is left handed in everything he does. Watch him golf,eat his food everything is with his left. I think it will certainly impact the fight if he switches back and forth to southpaw.
Lyle, you and i are on the same page with Cotto for sure. TKO 7 would be my dead on predication if i went for it but just Cotto by KO/TKO will be fine.
I wish fighters,especially mma ones would learn when to switch so that they gain from the switch while in a combo instead of just doing it out of contact range then reengaging to see what gains they can make.
I realize they do it that way because to be caught in range switching is to have a gap appear down your own centerline briefly so they all do it out of reach.
But if you can stop an opponents arm and switch around it as it returns or as its on the extension you are setting up added motion and added power into the counter and you can switch out of range of his other hand so its a win win for you if you can go the correct way.
Like wise switch the wrong way and you're going to meet the bus head on lose lose for you.
Cotto will just have watch he doesnt switch into one of Mannys mobile tracer style of crosses.
Im sure he'll do it out of range in saftey.
We might have agreed on something Lyle but Oh How Wrong. I think Manny Pac has been through the same life changing chemical process that Wolverine went through during his X-Men Origins exploits.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
Oh,Wow! Cotto, he not look so sexy after twelve. When he switched, Manny made him pay. What a brutal fight! Hats off to the GREAT Filipino figher. He took some great shots as well. Once again I under estimated the will power of Manny Pacquiao.
....yes but it's nothing to be ashamed of, that was a shocking display of talent by Pacquiao.Quote:
Originally Posted by themacmagician
Would have been interesting if Pacquiao fought Paul Williams at 147 ;D
Manny was unstoppable. Cotto could have fought with plaster and they guy wouldn't kept coming. I never questioned Pacs greatness I just thought he wouldn't be able to pull it off against a top welterweight. I was super wrong. I usually go with Manny on 95% of his fights don't know why I didn't this time :)
Hopefully Mayweather's next and hopefully the fight will be more competitive for Manny.