Cotto vs Margarito. December 3rd 2011. DONE

[p4pking]

I hope Cotto destroys that cheating prick

So do I, but he's going to get murdered.

Maybe, but I think there's some upside to rooting for Cotto in this one. Both fighters have clearly taken a lot of punishment in the last few years, but likely(and we should hope) it's the face first guys that burn out faster after a few tough fights. Margarito has really fared worse than Cotto has since they first fought, and it's quite possible Cotto will be quite a bit fresher when they meet up. I think it's a given that the styles dont match up for Cotto at their peaks, but Margarito relies so heavily on being able to take punishment it's hard to imagine him being as tough to crack after the losses he has taken.

[Master]

Have faith Cotto wins he is better and fresher whereas Marg has taken a real career threatening beating.

[Galaxy]

I've got Cotto in this one. Hoping for a great fight though...

[boxingbantz]

Margarito is 11/2 to stop him. I'm gonna put money on that so that, if Cotto does lose again (), I've got some cash coming my way.

I'd happily lose the bet though if it meant Cotto winning.

[Rantcatrat]

It's such a tough fight to pick for me. I thought Margarito for what he is and considering who he was up against actually looked pretty good in that fight against Pacquiao. On the other hand, I didn't think Cotto looked that great against Foreman and looked just alright against Mayorga. Yet, Cotto beat Foreman and Mayorga and Margarito was annihilated by Pacquiao. In my opinion, and it is disagreed with by some here, Margarito was being blown out by Cotto for the first half of their fight, and I believe Cotto would have won if he was being hit with bricks. The question is whether Margarito got into Cotto's head because of that or whether Cotto deep inside can chalk it up to Margarito's gloves and use this fight to take vengence. I really could see this going both ways. It's even close to the most significant fight at 154, but it's a big name fight with the potential to be a great fight too. I'm looking forward to it in an odd way.

[Rantcatrat]

Did they give any hints over where the fight will be held?

[boxingbantz]

MSG, New York.