I think there is a thought out there amongst boxing fans and especially Cotto fans (of which I am one) that Gomez will be a cakewalk.

I think Gomez wants everyone to doubt him, he's a tough fighter and considering he could take punishment from guys like Manfredo and he's never been KO'd and I am not sure if he has ever been knocked down either.

Gomez has good handspeed and has learned to pick his spots very well....I think Cotto would be stupid to think he could walk through him...but as high as Cotto is riding right now after beating Judah and Mosley I think there is a possibility that he could be overlooking Alphonso.

Then again Gomez's key victory was vs Gatti and it could have been that Gatti was just old and couldn't take anymore punishment BUT that is a dangerous thing to assume.

Alphonso Gomez is the ONLY Contender star I really appreciate, he's tough, he's humble, and he gives everything he has in the ring.