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Absolutely true. Tito was an entertaining power puncher but any time he stepped up against a legit boxer he got his ass handed to him. Cotto could adapt to styles and he hasn't ducked anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Cotto does not need to be Tito because he's done carved out his own legacy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Rice
He is actually the better boxer who has fought the tougher competition throughout his career.
Tito was a better welterweight and light middle, he would have destroyed Cotto.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfnAbsolutely true. Tito was an entertaining power puncher but any time he stepped up against a legit boxer he got his ass handed to him. Cotto could adapt to styles and he hasn't ducked anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamitaCotto does not need to be Tito because he's done carved out his own legacy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Rice
He is actually the better boxer who has fought the tougher competition throughout his career.
I disagree that Cotto dominates Rodriguez. What has Cotto done at junior middleweight? Rodriguez performed as well as Cotto against Trout. Has Trout predicted a winner in the fight?
How was the presser by the way? Fun. Fight is in Florida, right?
Legit boxers? Come on, Tito lost to 3 great fighters, 2 of whom were well bigger than him and all better than anyone Cotto ever beat needless to say. A prime De La Hoya would've messed Cotto up at welterweight, I don't even get how anyone can think differently. I would agree that Cotto is the more rounded fighter but he was not better and certainly not greater than Tito, this is nonsense.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfnAbsolutely true. Tito was an entertaining power puncher but any time he stepped up against a legit boxer he got his ass handed to him. Cotto could adapt to styles and he hasn't ducked anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamitaCotto does not need to be Tito because he's done carved out his own legacy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Rice
He is actually the better boxer who has fought the tougher competition throughout his career.
it was fun, short but fun, both guys respectful and classy, tickets are pretty cheap and go on sale next week so I'll be going for sure, IMO Cotto should be the favorite no doubt but should be a good fight can't wait to hear the undercardQuote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat
He did not. Rodriguez barely went through the motions against Trout.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat
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Originally Posted by p4pkingLegit boxers? Come on, Tito lost to 3 great fighters, 2 of whom were well bigger than him and all better than anyone Cotto ever beat needless to say. A prime De La Hoya would've messed Cotto up at welterweight, I don't even get how anyone can think differently. I would agree that Cotto is the more rounded fighter but he was not better and certainly not greater than Tito, this is nonsense.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfnAbsolutely true. Tito was an entertaining power puncher but any time he stepped up against a legit boxer he got his ass handed to him. Cotto could adapt to styles and he hasn't ducked anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamitaCotto does not need to be Tito because he's done carved out his own legacy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Rice
He is actually the better boxer who has fought the tougher competition throughout his career.
I think you nailed it, but then again... I'm biased. ;D
Still, I have a lot of respect for Cotto. His adaptability to different styles... his willingness to fight ANYONE and EVERYONE they put in front of him... hell... even the way he taught himself English and went from not being able to say two words, to holding his own in an interview. All these things make me proud to say that Cotto is from my little island and represents it well.
unbeaten Puerto Rican prospect Felix Verdejo is confirmed on the undercard as is Terence Crawford
Let's see if he stays one. Cuz them Puerto Rican prospects have been dropping like flies.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales
Great post.Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pkingLegit boxers? Come on, Tito lost to 3 great fighters, 2 of whom were well bigger than him and all better than anyone Cotto ever beat needless to say. A prime De La Hoya would've messed Cotto up at welterweight, I don't even get how anyone can think differently. I would agree that Cotto is the more rounded fighter but he was not better and certainly not greater than Tito, this is nonsense.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfnAbsolutely true. Tito was an entertaining power puncher but any time he stepped up against a legit boxer he got his ass handed to him. Cotto could adapt to styles and he hasn't ducked anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamitaCotto does not need to be Tito because he's done carved out his own legacy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Rice
He is actually the better boxer who has fought the tougher competition throughout his career.
cause they haven't been coddled well past the 40 fight mark and have actually stepped up in competition ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseLet's see if he stays one. Cuz them Puerto Rican prospects have been dropping like flies.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales
Can't be coddled to 40-0 if the bums you're trying to pad your record against are beating youQuote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMoralescause they haven't been coddled well past the 40 fight mark and have actually stepped up in competition ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseLet's see if he stays one. Cuz them Puerto Rican prospects have been dropping like flies.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales
that only happens if your name is Chavez and you're not a Jr. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseCan't be coddled to 40-0 if the bums you're trying to pad your record against are beating youQuote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMoralescause they haven't been coddled well past the 40 fight mark and have actually stepped up in competition ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseLet's see if he stays one. Cuz them Puerto Rican prospects have been dropping like flies.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales
Chavez had no problem beating bums. Apparently a lot of these Puerto Rican prospects doQuote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMoralesthat only happens if your name is Chavez and you're not a Jr. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseCan't be coddled to 40-0 if the bums you're trying to pad your record against are beating youQuote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMoralescause they haven't been coddled well past the 40 fight mark and have actually stepped up in competition ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseLet's see if he stays one. Cuz them Puerto Rican prospects have been dropping like flies.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales