How will Cotto fare at 147?

[Wacko3205]

Great points Wack,CC in 24 but I disagree on one point,just becaue you don't rate does not mean Cotto would win. I think Tony would most liekyl win that fight unless Miguel was on his bike for the whole fight. However,I totally agree,up until the Corley fight,watching Cotto was beatiful example of the sweet science.Froont foot,back foot,power,jab,body work,that left hook which will be legendary 1 day, I think he knows this too which is why in his interviews,he says he will revert to that boxing style/stlking method. I was very impressed by the Branco fight because he did not go in all guns blazing until he knew he had worn Gianluca down.He;s systematic and methodical.

Agreed.

Just because I don't rate Tony doesn't mean jack. It's just my opinion. I have been wrong on more than one occassion. I have no shame in admitting that...the thing is...I just think that Cotto would press Margarito back the entire time...if he fought smart.

Again...could be wrong...but I could be right also.

Betcha never thought of it that way didja?

[El Gamo]

Great points Wack,CC in 24 but I disagree on one point,just becaue you don't rate does not mean Cotto would win. I think Tony would most liekyl win that fight unless Miguel was on his bike for the whole fight. However,I totally agree,up until the Corley fight,watching Cotto was beatiful example of the sweet science.Froont foot,back foot,power,jab,body work,that left hook which will be legendary 1 day, I think he knows this too which is why in his interviews,he says he will revert to that boxing style/stlking method. I was very impressed by the Branco fight because he did not go in all guns blazing until he knew he had worn Gianluca down.He;s systematic and methodical.

Agreed.

Just because I don't rate Tony doesn't mean jack. It's just my opinion. I have been wrong on more than one occassion. I have no shame in admitting that...the thing is...I just think that Cotto would press Margarito back the entire time...if he fought smart.

Again...could be wrong...but I could be right also.

Betcha never thought of it that way didja?

No one thinks of it your way Wack,youre in your own world!! Also,Tony can fight backfoot and is good at countering.

[Lords Gym]

I see everyone referring to Torres knocking Cotto down as a big negative . It is actually a very good thing for a fighter to experience especially when they can get up and regroup, they learn its part of the sport and that they can overcome adversity.. Its a positive thing. also remember that Cotto had Torres down 3 or 4 times in that fight. finally stopped him in the 7 th or 8th round. I think the thing people don't realize also is Torres can crack, his record at the time was 28-0-(27 knockouts) Torres is known for getting his opponents outta there pretty quick. this was a good solid win for Cotto. all the greats have been down at some point in a fight. Trinidad went thru a phase where he was down in every fight for a while. and Oscar been down several times only to come up and finish strong.. that’s what counts. that’s the foundation champion are built on. The fighters that can get up before the 10 count and turn things around , Those are the Top dogs in the game.

[El Kabong]

everyone notice Miguel has only gone down after either A) a perfect punch or B) repeated flush punches

Cotto has a chin he has heart he has power and speed and Miguel is good at BOXING whereas Hatton has a chin decent power and heart but he is just not big enough to fight at 147

[lb4lb]

Every fight I watch of him, I gain more respect, so I would like to say that he would do good. At the same time it is a very good division so I wouldn't be surprised to see lose his first match in this division. I hope he moves up and becomes champ.