Re: I'll settle for ONE Margacheato fan to step forward and admit they were wrong.. O
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I'm not a Margarito fan, but I did pick him to win and stop Cotto like he did in the first.
I was wrong. His eye combined with Cotto making some small refinements lead to a near shutout for Cotto.
I think Margarito was actually favored in some circles before the fight. Fighting at 154 probably had a lot to do with, combined with Margarito's tremendous chin, and other factors in his favor. No shame in picking wrong.... I myself was plenty nervous about those things going into the fight.
I would say, however, that Cotto's adjustments were considerable. First, his stamina was better than in some past fights. I credit the new Cuban trainer for that. Second, Cotto showed some lateral movement that had been missing from recent fights. Again, I think the trainer did a marvelous job in preparing Cotto.
He also showed a good right hand. I haven't seen Cotto that effective with a straight right hand since the Mosley fight.
Only thing about Cotto that disappointed me was the lack of body punching. I thought he would of watched what Mosley and Pacquiao were able to do when they worked Margarito's body.
Re: I'll settle for ONE Margacheato fan to step forward and admit they were wrong.. O
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TitoFan
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Hulk
I'm not a Margarito fan, but I did pick him to win and stop Cotto like he did in the first.
I was wrong. His eye combined with Cotto making some small refinements lead to a near shutout for Cotto.
I think Margarito was actually favored in some circles before the fight. Fighting at 154 probably had a lot to do with, combined with Margarito's tremendous chin, and other factors in his favor. No shame in picking wrong.... I myself was plenty nervous about those things going into the fight.
I would say, however, that Cotto's adjustments were considerable. First, his stamina was better than in some past fights. I credit the new Cuban trainer for that. Second, Cotto showed some lateral movement that had been missing from recent fights. Again, I think the trainer did a marvelous job in preparing Cotto.
He also showed a good right hand. I haven't seen Cotto that effective with a straight right hand since the Mosley fight.
Only thing about Cotto that disappointed me was the lack of body punching. I thought he would of watched what Mosley and Pacquiao were able to do when they worked Margarito's body.
fully agree on all points, IMO this has been Cotto's best showing since the Mosley fight, he just all around looked rejuvenated, most of his old form back, as you said more use of the straight right which packs plenty power (watch the Torres fight), but he didn't go to the body as much, it wasn't until he had the first 7 in the bag and that he started trading that he started to mix in the left under then back up top, if he would have stepped to his right while slipping off the ropes and turning Margarito process he would have been able to bang that drum all night, either way i'm just thrilled that he looked as great as he did last night really should knock off some of that he's finished or shot bullshit cause he didn't punch, move, or give any indication of a shot fighter last night
Re: I'll settle for ONE Margacheato fan to step forward and admit they were wrong.. O
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I thought Marg would over power Cotto, he didnt, I was wrong, sorry :).
Re: I'll settle for ONE Margacheato fan to step forward and admit they were wrong.. O
El you keep on bringing up that Margarito lost but are you forgetting who the man fought. I mean Mosley could of got the nod on Cotto it was a close fight and Pac kicked Cottos ass as well so i don't get it. Margarito lost the fight fair in square but i think it is safe to say they are both different shape then last time they fought. As for the plaster i have my doubts because i can't tell when in his career that he used because his results vary alot. I think now Cotto should go for Martinez and call it a day after that.
Re: I'll settle for ONE Margacheato fan to step forward and admit they were wrong.. O
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El you keep on bringing up that Margarito lost but are you forgetting who the man fought. I mean Mosley could of got the nod on Cotto it was a close fight and Pac kicked Cottos ass as well so i don't get it. Margarito lost the fight fair in square but i think it is safe to say they are both different shape then last time they fought. As for the plaster i have my doubts because i can't tell when in his career that he used because his results vary alot. I think now Cotto should go for Martinez and call it a day after that.
are you kidding me? Margarito first of all fought Mosley a full yr after he fought and lost to Cotto and after Mosley's lackluster performance to Mayorga, Cotto won the fight clearly, don't confuse a competitive fight with a toss up, he hasn't had ANY REAL POWER SINCE BEING FOUND OUT, I'm willing to bet anyone on this forum that the Cotto that fought Saturday night would give Pacquiao all he could handle compared to the one who took him on 2 yrs ago, he's in a good place mentally right now and is surrounded by a good team, something he didn't have back then, don't get how anyone can try and spin it around and try to make Margarito the victim here haha
Re: I'll settle for ONE Margacheato fan to step forward and admit they were wrong.. O
How is Cotto any better if he beat a bum in Margarito who got his ass kicked before hand. I dont get your logic just seem to have Cottos nuts in your mouth. As for the Mosley fight it should of been a draw and was very close if your not bias towards it. I am not even Marg fan but by your logic how can Cotto be any better as a fighter if he only beat a bum who got his ass kick worse few fights before. I know your Cotto fan and all but i think he taking this win tad to far don't you think dude.
