If Tony Beats Cotto...it doesn't mean Cotto can't beat Floyd....

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People gotta understand sometimes and I've been like this myself that because a fighter looses to someone then he's done or that means he can't beat anyonelse.

I definitely understand this. But the point is that there is a big enough gap in talent between Margarito and Floyd, that if Cotto can't beat Margarito, it's reasonable to assume he can't beat Floyd.

It's not like Margarito presents some awkward style that could give Cotto fits. Cotto is superior in every aspect to Margarito. More power, faster hands, better jab, more offensive variety, better defense, etc. Margarito has the type of style that should allow Cotto to show off all his skills. If Cotto can't do that against Margarito, then he's not as good as we thought.

I agree with everything you say...BUT...while Cotto is a more superior fighter than Tony...Cotto still is open to get hit. This always is a concern for me. So while on paper he can out box Tony all day....it just takes that one punch to turn things around. And sure, Cotto isn't slow...but he aint fast either. Against Floyd...that would be exposed.