Nice. Its on another website but has Arum saying its officially set, signed, everything.
November 10, Madison Square Garden. I might even think about going to this, should be a great fight.
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Nice. Its on another website but has Arum saying its officially set, signed, everything.
November 10, Madison Square Garden. I might even think about going to this, should be a great fight.
This is definitely going to be big but I think the pressure of Cotto will win out. I really want to see this, I am so glad he is fighting Cotto rather then Margarito because if he beats Mosley I have a feeling Floyd will fight him. And that is the fight I want more then anything.
Great news!
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Originally Posted by amat
Whoever wins this fight should get a shot at Maywether, or the winner of Maywether/Hatton for all you brittish hopefulls... ;D
I don't think there's any doubt, the winners of these two fights should fight each other next. Its just a no brainer.
I'm gonna have to think more about this fight, not totally sure who I'd pick at the moment. I think it almost can't be a bad fight though, just the way each guy fights.
if this has indeed been signed then it will be a very good boxing contest, its another big fight for the year, its great to see boxing has picked its self up against all the mma chat and the big names have started fighting each other, great stuff long may we continue to see big names fighting each other
great news
Should be an exciting match...but i see Mosley winning. Shane is faster and more skilled...and stronger as well. He is one of the best conditioned athletes in the sport and also has a great chin to go along with his great experience. Cotto's pressure will make it exciting...but i think Shane has too much arsenal.
Not only do I see Shane winning, I see him brutally k.o.'ing Cotto in the late rounds, at the least a TKO. I like them both and really don't care who wins, just glad it will happen; and would have mucho respect if Cotto can beat Mosley. The loser should fight the loser of Mayweather/Hatton, well Hatton,lol.
Yeah. Cotto's chin is a bit iffy. You combine Shane's speed with his power...Cotto could be in for a long fight. Should be a fun fight though.Quote:
Originally Posted by LEGION
Yep well it just a matter of time befor Danny g desicrates Mosely a Hall Of Famer and discredits his accomplishments because he is fighting his Mighty God Cotto ;D
This is going to be a huge MEGA-FIGHT! The Great "Sugar" Shane v.s. "Mr. Destruction" Miguel Cotto! Wow! I still think Cotto needed a bout or two before for this, but oh wells! from Judah to Mosley.
These are two of my favorite fighters because when it's fight night.....they fight! Love the speed mosley brings and love the heart in Cotto. Now, I know most of you will think I'm crazy when I give ya' my prediction, but I know these two fighters style very well and what favors who.
Cotto: needs to establish his Jab. Throw it alot and consistently. He needs to establish the jab so he could then work inside. Play the physical game. Constantly pressure Mosley. Make Mosley move backwards.
Mosley: needs to keep Cotto at a fighting distance. Needs to move around the ring. (Combination-move-combination-move) Needs to be accurate with his counters and needs to land that RIGHT CROSS right down the middle every chance he gets. That will rattle Cotto and help him score a ko or a decision. DO NOT let Cotto inside!! DO NOT fight Cotto's style of boxing!
MY PREDICTION: Cotto's reach is going to help him dictate this fight. This will be a Cotto style fight. Mosley will give in and fight Cotto's fight. Mosley has too much pride and will not run and move in a fight and that is going to hurt him in this one. Cotto continues to be under rated and continues to be underestimated by his opponents. He is faster than what many people believe and stronger than what many think. Mosley is a complete fighter but should've lost the 2nd fight if Oscar would've continued to throw the jab and lost clearly to Forrest and Winky with the jab. The outcome of the Cotto-Judah fight was exactly how I said it was. Cotto TKO, dominant performance, and that Judah was going to give in and fight his style. Mosley, I have to say that Cotto will play the inside game early just to take away Mosley's power in the late rounds. I see a great fight and Cotto wins on all three cards. Remember, every fighter has a style they can't do well against or a style they love to fight against. Mosley's style favors Cotto's.
I dont see how Moselys style favors Cotto ??? Cotto has never fought someone as complete as Mosely nor someone who is as physically imposing in Mosely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli_jr24
Mosely's 4 loses were against a superb fighter in his prime Forrest and Hall Of Famer Winky Wright, Shane can Brawl and Brawl big time he is a solid pro and Hall Of Famer with outstanding Power, speed and skill to go along with an Helaciously sterdy chin and tremendous heart.. Imo Cotto is in a world of trouble if he trades with Shane. He aint Koing Shane and he isint outboxing him either. Cotto's only hope is to contantly jab Shane and frustrate him out of his game plan, keep him off balance and scrape out a SD. Other than that there is no way in hell he beats Mosely
IMHO Mosley will beat him decisively. Look at Zab with his awesome speed and how when he worked he gave serious problems to Cotto. Shane is very fast but will take advantage of the angles Cotto will give him. Cotto does use his jab to get close but then looks like the bull going after the matador. Shane will slip out to the side, as Zab did, but unlike Zab will punish Cotto from angles severely. Cotto takes way too long to turn around and I don't see Shane losing that one big advantage. Even if somehow Cotto beats Shane, there is no way that Cotto would beat Mayweather, as that dude would definately make someone suffer from outside angles. I give Hatton more chance against Floyd then I would Cotto, as Cotto is not as quick. Speed kills and it will when Cotto and Mosley get it on.
Exactly. Shane has a great chin...Cotto doesn't. If this becomes a slugfest...Cotto will be tasting the canvas often...Shane has more power and speed. No need to compare this fight to the Judah fight. Judah isn't nearly as complete a fighter as Shane...especially mentally. Not going to say this going to be a cakewalk for Shane...but it will be a tremendous challenge for Cotto.Quote:
Originally Posted by JT Rock
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Originally Posted by JT Rock
I agree with you on everything you said about Mosley. I love watching that guy fight. He is complete. I take nothing away from him. But Cotto is younger,hungrier, and in his prime determined to fight anyone. Cotto is aggressive in fights and attacks like if there is no tommorrow. I truly think Mosley will win the early rounds by moving and picking his shots, cobination here-combination there, but I honestly believe he will not move for 12 rounds and will begin to let Cotto fight inside beginning rounds 4-6, Mosley will start to show frustration as he begins to fight Cotto's fight. Cotto's jab will be effective in the middle to late rounds and will steal many rounds and win a close but Unanimous decision.
Following Shanes whole career and being a huge fan of his I have to disagree with Cotto having an advantage at any range, shane can fight effectively on the inside and wont back down and inch... Believe me Mosely is much more sturdier than Cotto, Shane has peoblems with a fighter that can keep him at a distance (Wright, Forrest) Cotto is tailor made for Mosely and can Ice him with 1 punch, Cotto can boar in on Mosely all he wants but he will be up against a steel wall and Mosely aint wilting or moving for that matter..Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli_jr24
hey, I don't care if I'm the only one here that sayz Cotto will win. I know what he's got and what Mosley has or had. You'll see how the fight becomes a Cotto fight. Just like B-hop makes everyone fight his fight. Cotto is that type of fighter. I'm not saying he is as good as B-Hop, I'm just saying he is the kind of fighter that no matter who he fights, they will fight his style. I respect Mosley and admit he is one of the best in the bizz, but on NOV 10th at the MSG, it's Cotto's turn to shine at boxing's highest peak and you will see exactly what I've been talking about. Remember that! The odds will be so in favor of Mosley, that we will have to consider it....an upset victory.
I would say he's faster, but not stronger. COtto is the bigger hitter by a bit and he throws his punches better, but Mosley has a better chin. I agree that Shane could win this.Quote:
Originally Posted by zhubin
I'm a huge Cotto fan, but I'll admit to being very nervous about this fight. I've always admired Shane Mosley as a complete fighter. Speed, boxing, power, ring generalship. Honestly, I would've rather seen Cotto up against Williams, Margarito, even PBF or De La Hoya first. Mosley is dangerous and it's gonna be a helluva fight, that's almost guaranteed.
I'll be rooting for Cotto, but nervous as hell.
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Yes TitoFan be nervous, be very nervous Mosley is still dangerous and will test the Cotto chin to the fullest. Having said that, i think Cotto can win it.Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
I agree that Cotto can win it, and I agree that Mosley will test his chin to the fullest. Could be FOTY candidate.Quote:
Originally Posted by THE THIRD MAN
Now we talkin'! I will admit, I'll be a bit nervous too just as anyone would for the fighter they're rooting for.Quote:
Originally Posted by THE THIRD MAN
Cotto beats him w/ the jab. We have a hungry 26 yr old who is determined to prove to the world who Miguel Cotto is. he doesn't care about the money. You don't see that in fighters anymore.
Good points!Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli_jr24
This will be a great fight!!!......IMO we will know if Cotto can remain among the P4P or if it is time for Shane to say goodbye to the top tier.....I can not even make a prediction right now
the fight with Judah proved that he is one of the Elite as far the fight with Mosley will proove if he is P4P quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaxxKahn
And if the fight turns to be a very close one It will not damage neither legacy on the opposite
The 2nd round of Mosley v Collazo should give Cotto fans some confidence, Collazo thoroughly out faught Mosley in that round and had him puzzled, I think Collazo must have bust his hand on Mosley's head because he hit him with a huge shot, from that point on he wasn't running on all cylinders and it was easy work for Mosley. I could be wrong but my money is on Cotto.
It's a difficult one to pick as i like both fighters, i have to go with Cotto, he is younger, hungrier and may just have the edge in power. This will be Mosley's last hurrah and he is always dangerous, definately candidate for FOTY. Can't wait for this one!
I have to go with Cotto, but Mosley is a tough opponent even at his age now.
This will prove if he is an elite fighter or just another Arturo Gatti.
Win or lose I will still cheer for him. His power is amazing to watch.
No matter what happens in this fight, no matter how badly Cotto could potentially be outclassed, outslugged, beaten up... He's already proven to be a much better fighter than Gatti ever was. Gatti would've been easily KO'ed by anything resembling a p4p equivalent of Mosley at any point in either of their careers. He would never have stood a chance against a Zab Judah or Malignaggi either. Not to take away from what a warrior Gatti was, but Cotto can never be called another Gatti based on what he's already shown in the ring.Quote:
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I think Cotto is a lot better than Arturo Gatti!Quote:
Originally Posted by lb4lb
Mosely is my favourite fighter and I think he will beat Cotto with his hand speed and movement. Cotto went way in my estimations after beating Zabs arse but I think Mosley has too much for him. Cotto maybe powerfull but so is Mosley and both fighters are mean body punchers. I am a massive Hatton fan and as excited as I am about the Hatton/Mayweather fight I find the Mosley/Cotto fight more exciting and I feel it will be a much better fight to watch because of both fighters styles.
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I have to agree with you on that......Don't get me wrong Gatti is one of my all time favorites....How could you not like the guy....I just think that Cotto is a lot more complete then Arturo was
this is a weird and odd fight that im happy to see, im sure winner fights winner and every1 noes wat im talkin bout, if u dont u need to stop watchng boxing, but i say mosely wins this one
This makes me look down the road. The most of use think Mosley will win his fight and PPF will win his ,ok so SSM vs PPF . That should be good. But the losers Cotto VS Hatton ..HOLLY SHEET THAT WOULD BE THE BOMB> I would rather see the Losers fight than the winners.LOL
Lets just see what happends, we could see an upset on one of these fights, if you could call it an upset with this kind of quality matchups.Quote:
Originally Posted by Landon
If Hatton beats Mayweather, I'd call that an upset - even though I give Hatton a better chance than most against Floyd. But Mosley/Cotto looks to be competitive...no upset either way, for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Rookie Fan
If Cotto beats Mosley I will be very impressed.
He can potentially win, but I do feel that Mosley at 147 does have the edge.
Cotto is certainly a much better fighter than Gatti...no doubt about that. But Cotto doesn't have a great chin...and he will be fighting a fighter who is very fast and very strong. Shane has a great chin and is in tremendous shape. He will have too much for Cotto. But it should be an exciting fight while it lasts.
If Cotto would've fought Gatti in his prime, believe me, It would have been a 5-7 rnd TKO off a body shot from Cotto. They are both exciting to watch but bring different caliber of of skills and talent. Cotto may have the deadliest left hook to the body in the sport today. He breaks people down and always makes them fight his fight.
Once again, Cotto will win this fight with the jab, setting himself up for a great performance in the late rounds. Many people look at Cotto as a slugger because many are just seeing him for the first time, but I've followed him way before he became pro and he was a good boxer even in the olympics. He just knows when he has to attack. Believe me, we will be talking and ranking Cotto among the top P4P fighters after this one is over. DO NOT place your bets on Mosley.
Mosley has gone to distance in 8 of his last 10 fights. his 2 TKOS
If Cotto would've fought Gatti in his prime, believe me, It would have been a 5-7 rnd TKO off a body shot from Cotto. They are both exciting to watch but bring different caliber of of skills and talent. Cotto may have the deadliest left hook to the body in the sport today. He breaks people down and always makes them fight his fight.
Once again, Cotto will win this fight with the jab, setting himself up for a great performance in the late rounds. Many people look at Cotto as a slugger because many are just seeing him for the first time, but I've followed him way before he became pro and he was a good boxer even in the olympics. He just knows when he has to attack. Believe me, we will be talking and ranking Cotto among the top P4P fighters after this one is over. DO NOT place your bets on Mosley.
Mosley has gone to distance in 8 of his last 10 fights. his 2 KOS came against who else.......a Vargas who has never been Vargas after the beat down he recieved from TITO. Mosley recieved too much credit for his victories over DE LA HOYA. One on which I saw him lose. Winky and Forrest stopped him with the jab and frustrated Mosley.
With all do respect, Mosley is a great fighter at lightweight. He is only a good fighter at the welterweights. 30 of his 37 ko's came at lightweight.
Mosley has worn down slightly and many have not been able to pick it up yet. Cotto's camp has and are going to take advantage. Trust me on this one, Cotto will win. Cotto will win. It's gonna be a great fight, but Cotto will win. Trust me.