Cotto vs. Floyd Jr. & "Canelo" Alvarez vs. Mosley - Saturday night fight thread

[Mars_ax]

This will easily be the biggest boxing event of the year, so if you're a boxing fan, even a casual one, you don't wanna miss it, I may have to actually break down and buy the PPV.

May 5th
At Las Vegas (HBO PPV): Miguel Cotto vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., 12 rounds, for Cotto's WBA junior middleweight title; Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs. Shane Mosley, 12 rounds, for Alvarez's WBC junior middleweight title.

Not to wish Cotto any bad luck, because I hope he kicks Floyd's ass but I honestly can't see Miguel winning by a decision. As for Canelo vs Mosley, I wouldn't be surprised if Mosley had one good fight left in him, and he does well against Mexican fighters, so i'm going to pick him to win by upset.

So, Floyd on points (unless Miguel wins by TKO/KO) and Mosley by a decision over Alvarez, unless Shane gets screwed on the scorecards, which is possible in Vegas. (knock the muther-fucker out Shane )

Who ya got?

[Abelardus]

I want Cotto and canelo to win. Obviously I think mayweather will but still feel Cotto has a shot just because he is a great fighter and will be patient, choose his punches carefully. As long as he doesn't try to go all out and try to just muscle Floyd, Because that's what every one tries and fails.

[killersheep]

Got some friends coming over should be a worthwhile undercard, first PPV I'm paying for this year.

I have a thing for flags.

[TitoFan]

Got some friends coming over should be a worthwhile undercard, first PPV I'm paying for this year.

I have a thing for flags.

Hey alright, killer. I hope the fight makes the investment worthwhile.

[TitoFan]

The excitement level is starting to build here. I'm gonna be watching the fight at my house this time, and got lots of friends and family coming over. We're gonna be playing dominoes in the afternoon, relaxing with some cold beer and snacks.... and then... LET'S GET READY TO RUMB-L-L-L-L-L-E!!!!!

My brother and brother-in-law are both predicting Cotto KO wins, but I tend to not let my heart get in the way of my head. So I won't be so bold. I do think that Cotto has a better than average chance if he brings his A-game and Diaz has done his job preparing him for the fight.

As for who I want to win..... that would be Cotto and Mosley. I'll be rooting for Mosley almost as much as I'll be rooting for Cotto.

[Mars_ax]

The excitement level is starting to build here. I'm gonna be watching the fight at my house this time, and got lots of friends and family coming over. We're gonna be playing dominoes in the afternoon, relaxing with some cold beer and snacks.... and then... LET'S GET READY TO RUMB-L-L-L-L-L-E!!!!!

My brother and brother-in-law are both predicting Cotto KO wins, but I tend to not let my heart get in the way of my head. So I won't be so bold. I do think that Cotto has a better than average chance if he brings his A-game and Diaz has done his job preparing him for the fight.

As for who I want to win..... that would be Cotto and Mosley. I'll be rooting for Mosley almost as much as I'll be rooting for Cotto

I suspect that might be because you'd just like to see Canelo get KTFO, rather then being a big fan of Mosley.

[Mars_ax]

Got some friends coming over should be a worthwhile undercard, first PPV I'm paying for this year.

I have a thing for flags.

I have this thing for Sharpova deep throating a banana.

[Tenshio]

I hope I'm wrong but I honestly think they put Mosley in there just to make Canelo look good for a possible Mayweather fight next. I wouldn't be surprised if Alvarez would be the first one to stop Mosley in his career.

Cotto has to make his move in the first half of the fight because once Floyd gets his rhythm and figure out Miguel's style it'll just be an easy coast to a decision for Floyd.

[killersheep]

Got some friends coming over should be a worthwhile undercard, first PPV I'm paying for this year.

I have a thing for flags.

Hey alright, killer. I hope the fight makes the investment worthwhile.

I hear that! The PPVs usually have enough fights that at least one is entertaining.

I'm guessing they will televise:
Latimore vs. Quintana (should be good)
Forbes vs. Vargas (not expecting much from this one)
Canelo vs. Mosley (should be good)
Cotto vs. Mayweather (could be good)

I don't expect any barnburners (Canelo/Mosley might be) but should be a decent card.

[El Kabong]

I think the style matchups are good all around and I think Canelo-Mosley could be a barnburner if Shane can take Saul's punches and vice versa. None of the fights jump out to me and scream "There's a KO!" I mean if Cotto can last as long as he did with Margarito (loaded wraps) & Pacquiao (Weight drained & sans trainer) then I think he'll make it 12 with Floyd unless Floyd really steps on the gas and guns for a KO which #1 isn't Floyd's style and #2 would be quite dangerous. Cotto may not win a single second of the fight, but I feel it's niave to think Floyd will KO him even late on in the match....Cotto may very well hit the canvas a time or two, but he's got loads of heart.

I hope Pedro Diaz has a good fight plan set for Cotto to impliment

[JazzWolf]

I'm looking forward to see how Mayweather handles Cotto's "switch-hitter" style and adjusts to his southpaw stance. Cotto is going to have to be as game as he was against Judah and Margarito II combined if he wants to break Mayweather on the inside. PBF and Cotto are two of my favorite fighters and to finally be able to see them meet in the ring makes me shed grizzly tears. But I gotta pick someone, so war Cotto; pull the upset and jack Mayweather's swag!

As for Mosley vs Canelo, this has got to be Shane's crescendo win/lose. If he brings everything and turns back the clock, he'll deal Canelo the hardest fight of his life and the hardest punches he has ever felt.

[TitoFan]

The excitement level is starting to build here. I'm gonna be watching the fight at my house this time, and got lots of friends and family coming over. We're gonna be playing dominoes in the afternoon, relaxing with some cold beer and snacks.... and then... LET'S GET READY TO RUMB-L-L-L-L-L-E!!!!!

My brother and brother-in-law are both predicting Cotto KO wins, but I tend to not let my heart get in the way of my head. So I won't be so bold. I do think that Cotto has a better than average chance if he brings his A-game and Diaz has done his job preparing him for the fight.

As for who I want to win..... that would be Cotto and Mosley. I'll be rooting for Mosley almost as much as I'll be rooting for Cotto

I suspect that might be because you'd just like to see Canelo get KTFO, rather then being a big fan of Mosley.

You're only 50% correct, my friend. I really AM a big fan of Mosley. On the other hand, I also WOULD like to see Canelo get KTFO'ed.

[Glinchdogg]

Mayweather on points
Mosley to win
Sykes to get mauled
That's what I think
Think it will be target practice for mayweather cotto has had his moment

[roberto duran legend]

Does anyone know what channel its on in England please.

[killersheep]

Does anyone know what channel its on in England please.

I'm from the US and just regurgitating what I read, but apparently BoxNation has the UK rights to this fight. I don't really know what BoxNation is.