Quote Originally Posted by Jesse James View Post
Cotto couldn't get to the body because Tony was protecting it with his arms. Cotto himself said this.
This was exactly what I was going to say. I haven't seen the fight a second time but while I was watching the first time I did notice Margarito kept his hands low. I think he knew that Cotto couldn't hurt him upstairs so he sacrificed his head in exchange for being able to protect the body. It was a good move for Margarito.

The main problem I felt Cotto had was he kept getting himself stuck on the ropes. He should've kept the fight in the middle of the ring. In retrospect, Margarito just wouldn't be denied so no matter how many game plans Cotto had, Margarito getting to him would just be an eventuality.

I still feel Cotto is a better fighter but Margarito may just have his number everytime they fight. Like Vernon Forrest was for Shane Mosley is what Margarito is for Miguel Cotto.