Cotto vs Margarito...

[sanchez786]

It seems like Margarito would like to fight Cotto...What a fight this would make! If this fight does happen and Cotto does win...I surely hope PBF will stick around long enough to fight Cotto...at that point, Cotto would deserve a shot...with his overwhelming power advantage over PBF, I think he might be able do some serious damage to PBF....let's not get ahead of ourselves however...Cotto vs Maragarito first...hell of a fight that would be.

[JT Rock]

It seems like Margarito would like to fight Cotto...What a fight this would make! If this fight does happen and Cotto does win...I surely hope PBF will stick around long enough to fight Cotto...at that point, Cotto would deserve a shot...with his overwhelming power advantage over PBF, I think he might be able do some serious damage to PBF....let's not get ahead of ourselves however...Cotto vs Maragarito first...hell of a fight that would be.

Agreed Margarito leaves himself way to open with his slow punching and lack of defense... Cotto is a Hell of a counterpuncher and a freak of nature in terms of Body shots along with a versatile style and ring generalship... I can see Cotto chopping Margarito down....

Well a Barometer on how Floyd can handle power will be against Oscar...Its a scary thought Cotto can only get better and literally took the life out of Quintana... I wont forget that image for a while Cotto landing that body shot and Quintana laying helpless then getting up with blood spewing from his mouth and looked like he was suffering from a gunshot wound to the back....

Cotto just put the whole Welterweight Division on notice with that brutal display....

[sanchez786]

It seems like Margarito would like to fight Cotto...What a fight this would make! If this fight does happen and Cotto does win...I surely hope PBF will stick around long enough to fight Cotto...at that point, Cotto would deserve a shot...with his overwhelming power advantage over PBF, I think he might be able do some serious damage to PBF....let's not get ahead of ourselves however...Cotto vs Maragarito first...hell of a fight that would be.

Agreed Margarito leaves himself way to open with his slow punching and lack of defense... Cotto is a Hell of a counterpuncher and a freak of nature in terms of Body shots along with a versatile style and ring generalship... I can see Cotto chopping Margarito down....

Well a Barometer on how Floyd can handle power will be against Oscar...Its a scary thought Cotto can only get better and literally took the life out of Quintana... I wont forget that image for a while Cotto landing that body shot and Quintana laying helpless then getting up with blood spewing from his mouth and looked like he was suffering from a gunshot wound to the back....

Cotto just put the whole Welterweight Division on notice with that brutal display....

I'm sorry, did you mean THIS body shot ----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq6QpLC3Lkc

Yup, freak of nature describes Cotto best. His power is just devastating...his body shots are just brutal. I'm really hoping for a Cotto vs Margarito contest. IF Cotto wins and if he happens to win by KO...PBF IMO would have no choice but to come out of retirement (should he retire at that point) and face this undefeated hard hitting Lion. If PBF chooses not to and retires leaving Cotto undefeated...well...no comment...

[shza]

Margarito will be lucky to get by Williams before getting KTFO by Cotto. Margarito proved again that he's not a very good boxer, lacks real power, and only racks up the wins because he's so busy. He won't have the business advantage against Williams (nor will he have a size, reach, or strength advantage).

[BrooklyniteQueen]

Margarito could beat Williams.

He wouldn't beat Cotto.

[OumaFan]

Margarito could beat Williams.

He wouldn't beat Cotto.

I'm pretty sure Margarito will beat Williams and it will be easier than most think.

But I agree, I think Cotto beats Margarito.

And that bodyshot was freaking vicious.

[the phenom]

IF, margarito gets past paul, how do you think his fight with cotto will play out, can he beat cotto, amean i think its gonna be a really exciting fight and cotto has never fougth anyone like margarito so i am curious wat u guys think

[CutMeMick]

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[The Rookie Fan]

Of all the current WWs Margarito is possibly the toughest fight for Cotto. Not only does he have a huge size advantage but he also knows how to use it. Cotto has to get through some serious artillery to get to Margarito's ribcage and you gota wonder if Cotto can take his pounch after being wobbled by junior welterweights. It's just a tough match up to predict. It could be another grueling beatdown by Cotto if he can get inside Margo's range or a short night for Cotto if he can't.

I'll be rooting for my boy Cotto all the way but I have serious doubts that he successfully gets inside and does enough damage.

[Ice Man]

Margarito is ass

[Joerod]

I'm a huge Cotto fan and I have to admit that this fight makes me a little nervous. Margarito is big, powerful, and durable with a hell of a chin. I think he can hurt Cotto, and I don't know if Cotto would be able to last long enough to have his devastating body shots take effect. I'm rooting for Cotto, but this is a pick 'em in my eyes.

[Violent Demise]

I don't see Margarito beating Williams much less Cotto

[El Gamo]

Margarito is ass

What excellent input


Cotto and Margarito are my 2 favourite fighters but I'd favour Tony strongly. He;s a huge WW,Cotto has been hurt by smaller guys. He was wide open to Judah's uppercuts which Judah would wind up and even I could see coming. Margarito is adept at fighting on the inside and outside and has dangerous left and right uppercuts. And although he may not hit as hard to the body with one pinch as Cotto,he does possess a very good,sustained body attack.

Cotto would have a long body to aim for but he'd be taking alot back. And as good as his stamina was in the Judah fight,Margarito is a cardio machine. He just never stops,and is 1 mean badass.He would certainly have his moments because he is such a world class fighter but I don't believe he can take what would be coming back his way from the bigger,stronger man.

(we really need Tony to win this weekend,Cotto-Tony could be FOTY between the 2 best WW on the planet.Cotto-PW does not have the same ring to it.)_

Of all the current WWs Margarito is possibly the toughest fight for Cotto. Not only does he have a huge size advantage but he also knows how to use it. Cotto has to get through some serious artillery to get to Margarito's ribcage and you gota wonder if Cotto can take his pounch after being wobbled by junior welterweights. It's just a tough match up to predict. It could be another grueling beatdown by Cotto if he can get inside Margo's range or a short night for Cotto if he can't.

I'll be rooting for my boy Cotto all the way but I have serious doubts that he successfully gets inside and does enough damage.

CC,good post.I like that you are more of a Miguel fan but can see the dangers. I think I'd be rooting 51-49 in favour of Tony BUT he needs to get past PW first which is no easy task.

[The Rookie Fan]

Yeah, I hate to be looking past PW, a very live underdog and legit contender himself. I can't wait to see what these two bring to the table come Saturday. The only problem is that both fighters are so different to Cotto that I won't be able to take much out of it. Meaning, I won't see anything from this fight that will show how Cotto could win or lose because of the difference in styles.

All these fights at WW are just matchmaking at it's best.

[MTL_box]

I think in end Cotto's pure determination and body punching will do trick to take a decision against Margorito. Only thing Cotto still shown he can be rocked so who knows but i think in end those body shots will do trick.