Pacquiao's speed and elusiveness is going to give Cotto trouble. While Cotto countered Mosleys speed with timing, it's not going to work that way with Pacquiao, who has better footwork and will constantly be darting around before and after punching.
Pac's got a solid chin and Cotto has become less of a body banger in recent fights. If Cotto mistakenly tries to head hunt the smaller Pacquiao I strongly favor Pacquiao to win. Cotto has power, but not one punch KO power. He has got to target Manny's body for the first half of the fight. His hands are heaviest when throwing low.
Manny has enough sting in his punches to keep Cotto from bullying him, and will frustrate Cotto at times by landing a couple punches and when Cotto tries to counter Pacquiao is already gone.
I don't have a favorite between them. I like both guys. But Manny is on a roll, so I favor him to win.
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