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If and when Cotto and Margarito square off, it'll be the latest in a series of classic battles over the years between boxing-rich countries Puerto Rico and Mexico. These two countries have had their share of epic battles over the years.
Gomez-Zarate
Sanchez-Gomez
Chavez-Rosario
Trinidad-Campas
Trinidad-Vargas
.... among others
Few events stir up emotions down here like a good Puerto Rican - Mexican championship fight.
The best boxing rivalry and I love it even though I'm neither from PR or Mexico:they just produce my fave fighters! And that trend looks to continue because Tony and Cotto are my 2 favourite fighters right now!! Tony has to win and I have to see the fight! Before the Zab fight,I'd say TOny was the favourite but now I'd say it was 0-50/55-45 to Tony.
They are easily the 2 best WW imo.
It's gonna be a hell of an entertaining fight, regardless. They both come to fight. I'd give Cotto the edge, basically because I think he's got the faster hands. Tony's usually pretty busy in the ring, but Cotto threw a hell of a lot of punches himself in the Judah fight. Anyway, when that goes down, I'll be sitting on the edge of my seat, as I usually am for these PR-Mexico epic battles.
Margarito and Cotto are two of my favs. I'm not even sure who I'd be for, but I hope they fight more than once. This could be an all time trilogy
Me too my man,I just hope Tony takes care of business v PW. PW v Cotto does not have that same feel to it,that same buzz around it. Yeah,because I like both guys so much,I don't mind who wins so much although I think I'd be cheering for Margarito a teeny bit more since he hardly gets the respect he deserves.
I agree,Cotto's hands are faster,and he has a great target with Tony's body but Cotto is also wide open to Margarito's uppercuts and I think Margarito is much much bigger and stronger than anyone else Cotto has faced. He's more experienced at WW too and although I was astounded by Cotto's stamina v Zab,Margarito's stamina is astounding.
CC my man,I agree. I also want them to fight because I'd feel vindicated in the sense that I have supported them for a long time. For Cotto,it would silence all those that say he has a weak chin,wouldnt get far etc. Even more so for Tony,whom people say is a bum(obviously don't know much about him/not seen him fight many times),it would prove that I was right in backing him as the main man at WW.Quote:
Originally Posted by the wiz
Tony throws incredible amount of power shots Cotto will be badly rocked in this fight and possibly put down but Cotto has enough in him to win a decision or late tko and yes good list Titofan didn't think of it that way cc all those were classics and Margarito vs Cotto will be a classic im certain of it how can it not be ??
Thanks Ice, cc back. I'm certain I've missed a few other classics. It seems not too many years go by before we get one of these epic battles. And because boxing fans are so intense in both these places, these fights usually bring a LOT of electricity into the arena.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICE COLD BOXING
My wife works for Dish,when one of these things are on ppv,they have to put on extra staff.
For some odd reason the only other thing that creates that sort of passion is Pakistani/Indian customers,and cricket
Go figure
That IS interesting. Whereabouts do u live, TM?Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey
WV but its a national call center,shes told me that right before a Pakistan National match,the phones go nuts with guys who cant figure out how to order it.Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
I wouldnt have figured it either
And hell you find a way to wheel Camacho out to get creamed by Barrerra,put it on PPV,and theyd have to put on extra staff for the night
LOL......... that's the ONE match where I'd be rooting for the other side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey
This is what sells in boxing...fighter that come to fight that have something more to fight for besides money "(PBF) oops did I say that." MEX-PR rivalry...It doesn't get any better. It's all about pride!!!! That's what makes boxing great to watch. Vargas and Tito was a perfect example! 2 men who didn't want to be called the punk or the chicken!!great fight! Awesome rivalry. Cotto wins a slugfest by throwing more than Margarito and out hustling him!!!
Another fight to remember between the two countries, Gomez-Pintor
Just want to throw in some more fights in reguards to the rivalry
Chavez v.s Camacho (MEX)
Camacho v.s DLH (MEX)
DLH v.s John John Molina (MEX)
DLH v.s. Wilfredo Rivera (MEX)
W. Rivera v.s Vargas (MEX)
Tito v.s Oscar ( boring but was still a great build-up) (PR)
Margarito v.s k. Cintron (MEX)
Margarito v.s Santos (PR)
I can still remember being a kid and "watching" the Camacho vs Chavez fight. I'm Puerto Rican, but lived in Cali since I was about 4 or 5. Back then if you didn't buy it, the PPV channels still came in blurry. You would still hear the commentary and catch an occasional glimpse of action here and there. My dad, little brother and myself were all crowded around for 12 rounds of agony. I hate to say it, but I couldn't stand Camacho after that fight, and I was only 10 or 11 at the time. I'm in the minority over here so when there's a big PR vs Mex fight it's a huge deal for me. When we lose I hear about if for awhile.
P.S. I put in a petition for all PR's to disown Cintron! ;D
I remember the Camacho fight. I was 9 years old. That was the very 1st fight I ever saw. It was a huge build up!! It was a mega fight. But after the fight.....everyone was disapointed when Camacho didn't show heart by trying to make it a fight. He just ran and ran. It was boring. I'm glad Tito Trinidad showed him who was the true Puerto Rican.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joerod
I guess that your assuming Floyd is retired or not an active WW so doesn't count for the time being.. Cotto is one of the 2 best right now by that measure.. But Margarito is nowhere near Mosleys class, hes 3rd or 4th by a stride. you'll see, if he manages to beat PW, Cotto will crush him. I think Clottey is a better WW as well, who would have beat Tony if he didn't injure his hand...Quote:
Originally Posted by El Gamo
One more to add Chavez-CamachoQuote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
I never saw Trinidad/Vargas as Puerto Rico vs. Mexico. Isn't Vargas american? My mom is from Guatemala and she considers herself Guatemalan, but I am american. It isn't like I represent Guatemala if I was born in the USA and lived here my whole life.Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
yeah like Oscar he is American same as Collazo he is not from Puerto Rico either
I thought about that when I was including Vargas on the list, 'cause technically you're right.... he's basically Mexican-American. But I also remember vividly one of Vargas' pre-fight quotes, specifically when he said (alluding to DLH's fight with Tito): "This Mexican won't run." And Vargas does seem to embrace his Mexican roots.Quote:
Originally Posted by LegendBoxing65