Predictions on Cotto Vs Margarito II

[SweetPea]

I like Cotto by decision, although a stoppage due to cuts or swelling wouldn't surprise me.

With all the talk about the gloves, one thing that's been overlooked is the huge tactical mistake Cotto made in the first fight by not using his great left hook to the body. Part of the reason Margarito was able to take Cotto's punches is because they were all head shots.

Margarito was badly hurt to the body by both Mosley and Pacquiao. Cotto has to attack Margarito's body this time and try to break him down.

[Mars_ax]

I like Cotto by decision, although a stoppage due to cuts or swelling wouldn't surprise me.

With all the talk about the gloves, one thing that's been overlooked is the huge tactical mistake Cotto made in the first fight by not using his great left hook to the body. Part of the reason Margarito was able to take Cotto's punches is because they were all head shots.

Margarito was badly hurt to the body by both Mosley and Pacquiao. Cotto has to attack Margarito's body this time and try to break him down.

Good point, Margarito knows just one way to fight, aggressively and straight ahead. So Cotto needs to keep the fight in the center of the ring, and no backing into the ropes, when Margo gets a fighter backing up and/or on the ropes he's deadly.
I believe Miguel's power will be the difference in this one, he'll hurt Margarito this time to the head and body. I also don't believe that Margo's punch resistance is what it was prior to the Mosley and Pacquiao beatdowns.

P.S. I hope Cotto beats this cheatin' muther-fucker senseless.

[El Kabong]

I think this go round, if Cotto starts feeling too much pressure he'll tag Margarito to the sack like he did Judah...who would blame him?

[CFH]

I think this go round, if Cotto starts feeling too much pressure he'll tag Margarito to the sack like he did Judah...who would blame him?

You know what, I would love to see Cotto just savagely attack Margarito and get himself DQ'd. Headbutts, elbows, uppercuts to the groin, haymaker rabbit punches... It'd be great.

[Andre]

I think this go round, if Cotto starts feeling too much pressure he'll tag Margarito to the sack like he did Judah...who would blame him?

You know what, I would love to see Cotto just savagely attack Margarito and get himself DQ'd. Headbutts, elbows, uppercuts to the groin, haymaker rabbit punches... It'd be great.

HAhaha.

I hope Cotto wins this with smarts. I think Margacheato has his number if its to become a war.

Because of that i think Marg will win by tko in the 8th. 2min and 49 seconds into the 8th.

[Galaxy]

I think this go round, if Cotto starts feeling too much pressure he'll tag Margarito to the sack like he did Judah...who would blame him?

You know what, I would love to see Cotto just savagely attack Margarito and get himself DQ'd. Headbutts, elbows, uppercuts to the groin, haymaker rabbit punches... It'd be great.

Would be fun! But Cotto doesn't need at that, he'll just beat him fair & square

[Abelardus]

I appreciate everyones comment here, but I don't understand why people would even think margarito has a chance. I mean have you seen his last three fights? Seriously his punches have no power whatsoever.

[Mars_ax]

I appreciate everyones comment here, but I don't understand why people would even think margarito has a chance. I mean have you seen his last three fights? Seriously his punches have no power whatsoever.

I'm not so sure about that, Margo is still dangerous, you're underestimating him if you believe he has no chance.

[Abelardus]

I appreciate everyones comment here, but I don't understand why people would even think margarito has a chance. I mean have you seen his last three fights? Seriously his punches have no power whatsoever.

I'm not so sure about that, Margo is still dangerous, you're underestimating him if you believe he has no chance.

Well of course there's a chance and honestly if Cotto loses this fight I would be pissed because I believe in the fact that he only lost cuz of the loaded gloves so bad. But I still don't see margarito with that good of a chance based on his last 3 fights after being "caught cheating" lol it could just be my faith in Cotto, but I just don't see margarito winning this fight. Cotto KO/TKO between 8-10th round. Cotto 70% chance of winning and margarito 30%. If Cotto losses I will be scarred though haha.

[LobowolfXXX]

My prediction is that regardless of who wins, Cotto will be a lot classier and more gracious in the post-fight interviews.

[Andre]

I appreciate everyones comment here, but I don't understand why people would even think margarito has a chance. I mean have you seen his last three fights? Seriously his punches have no power whatsoever.

I hope you are right.

Margarito has a heart and an ego for fighting he will have to be stopped by someone else he wont quit.

Cotto has better skills but he has a limit he will go to before he says in his own words he will quit and go home to his family.

Thats my only worry.

[Mars_ax]

I appreciate everyones comment here, but I don't understand why people would even think margarito has a chance. I mean have you seen his last three fights? Seriously his punches have no power whatsoever.

I hope you are right.

Margarito has a heart and an ego for fighting he will have to be stopped by someone else he wont quit.

Cotto has better skills but he has a limit he will go to before he says in his own words he will quit and go home to his family.

Thats my only worry.

I take all that Macho bullshit Margarito spews about not quitting with a grain of salt, it's idiotic not to "quit" when you're taking a serious beating and your health is in danger.

I've never blamed Cotto for quitting in the 1st fight, the plaster Margarito was using in his wraps must have felt like a baseball bat.

P.S. Margarito didn't seem to mind at all when the ref stopped the ass-whippin' he was getting from Mosley.

[Abelardus]

I appreciate everyones comment here, but I don't understand why people would even think margarito has a chance. I mean have you seen his last three fights? Seriously his punches have no power whatsoever.

I hope you are right.

Margarito has a heart and an ego for fighting he will have to be stopped by someone else he wont quit.

Cotto has better skills but he has a limit he will go to before he says in his own words he will quit and go home to his family.

Thats my only worry.

I take all that Macho bullshit Margarito spews about not quitting with a grain of salt, it's idiotic not to "quit" when you're taking a serious beating and your health is in danger.

I've never blamed Cotto for quitting in the 1st fight, the plaster Margarito was using in his wraps must have felt like a baseball bat.

P.S. Margarito didn't seem to mind at all when the ref stopped the ass-whippin' he was getting from Mosley.

Ok let's get one thing clear. Cotto said he wouldn't die to win lol people shouldn't mistake that for quitting in a fight huge difference. Cotto definitely has heart, watch his fights it's easy to tell

[Rantcatrat]

I appreciate everyones comment here, but I don't understand why people would even think margarito has a chance. I mean have you seen his last three fights? Seriously his punches have no power whatsoever.

Ask Manny Pacquiao that. Pacquiao was holed up in a hospital for days after the Margarito fight and he said that a body shot by Margarito in that fight really hurt him. He's just too much of a champion to show it. I stand by the fact that even in utter defeat, Margarito came into that fight looking good. He's just tailor-made for Manny.

[El Kabong]

I fully expect Margarito to be dangerous, but I also expect Cotto to stick and move. Outclass the man, don't make the mistake of thinking that the plaster was 100% the reason why Margarito won. I hate Margarito but he's a tough s.o.b. look at how he fought vs Mosley and Pacquiao....it took a while for Shane to stop him and Shane rocked the hell out of the guy, Pacquiao eased off the gas, but still Tony took a whuppin.

What it comes down to for me is confidence and determination. Cotto has to have the determination to stick to the fight plan and not engage Tony on his terms...DON'T BRAWL! Margarito has to have confidence that he can fight the very same way he did the first time without plaster wraps. I think when it gets down to the nitty gritty, Cotto is going to want to win more than Margarito and Tony is going to feel like half a fighter without the added advantage of the plaster wraps.

In the end, I think the left hooks to the eye will swell up Margarito and the ref or his corner (more likely the ref) will stop the fight