Quote Originally Posted by El Gamo
I think it's going to be a close fight. I don't agree with the Corley example because Cotto was so weight drained at 140 that he could not take punches well! The Torres fight showed me he had a good chin/heart,he was pushed down and took 25 plus power punches clean from a power puncher and was still up.

I think Mosley from a few years back would have won too but now,I favour Cotto personally. Anyone can get hurt to the body and Cotto is the premier body puncher in the world. His jab and switch hitting will also work to his advantage as will his stamina. Mosley will have his moments,I think I'll be super nervous early on. As the fight wears on though,I think Cotto's body work will slow Shane down.

And although you didn't mention but I know someone will: I totally disagree with the notion that Shane will outbox Cotto. I don't ever recall Shane being a jab and move type of guy, In fact,most of his successes have come from moving forward,using pressure and handspeed.

I'm sticking by my original prediction: Cotto via UD.
I didnt mention Shane outboxing Cotto cause I dont think he will. But he can out hustle him. I never really saw Mosley as a great boxer, hes more of a speedy boxer-puncher. I agree that Cottos bodywork can slow Shane down, but I also believe that Mosleys combos and stregnth can stop Cotto in his tracks and back him up. It should be a very good fight, but I still think Shane can potentially beat Cotto at his own game. Cotto will ned to adjust in this fight like no other fight hes been in in order to win.