Cotto vs. Martinez - June 2014

[IamInuit]

Cotto looked great against Rodriguez. Martinez looked crap against Murray. Are they on opposite trajectories? Is Martinez's body too broken down to compete at the top level? Was Cotto's performance more a reflection on his opponent rather than his level of competitiveness?

I'm not sure about some of the reasoning in this thread but anyway I think its a good fight and I'd wager they would do it at a catch. I think Cotto has seen his best days but so has Martinez. A 3 inch height advantage is nothing. In addition Martinez is not some massive middle. Cotto has simply out grown 147. I only see him attempting it for one of the two money pits but then he might have to change trainers again. Funny cause Floyd has not and yet he's expected to fight Martinez or TripleG but that is another thread. Cotto pulled out all stops to win the fight with Delvin starting with the opponent and followed by yet another trainer change. If Cotto did not win that fight I honestly think that was it for him. Cotto would probably take the fight but I dont see Martinez doing it coming off another injury. I think we are far more likely to see Cotto/Alvarez.

[TitoFan]

Martinez might be too big for Cotto.
After all, he does have a significant 6-inch reach advantage.

But if it were to happen, it would be a fight between two boxing greats. Two classy gentlemen, who have brought glory to the sport in the ring. Two fighters with wonderful resumes, who have fought the best there is to fight..... from Day One. No bloated records, no 30-pound weight advantages through drug use, no cheating, no undue hype. Just two fighters who would give us boxing fans a good show. And what better way to start on their way out of boxing (and into the HOF) than to face each other in a mega-match.

Yeah.... come to think of it..... Cotto-Martinez would be great for boxing.

[IamInuit]

Reach advantage is overplayed. Cotto's style for the most part is negating it. Marciano had about the same reach as Hatton. Saddler had a longer reach. Paul Williams had the wing span of a teradactyl.

[FinitoElDinamita]

I cant say until I see martinez in a tuneup. He's had two big surgeries on his knee and he's a fighter who relied heavily on his mobility so theres just no way to know his condition right now.

Im pretty sure he wont be the same fighter and if im right, i might pick cotto.

[Spicoli]

Just a bridge too far for Cotto. I like the dude and glad he caved in Rodriquez as pretty much everyone expected, but thats going from Nerf ball to the majors with Martinez..yes even a long in the tooth Martinez. That fight needs serious perspective. Cottos jab would be nulified of left extended from jump and he would telegraph as he sets up and tries to rip Martinez who would be just fast and mobile enough to leave him in a lurge and hit him with blind spot punches the likes of which Miguel has not felt, and can not afford. I respect both of these guys tons but honestly see Martinez putting a bad beating on Cotto. Cotto is commited physically..heavy on the front... when he initiates and don't think he'll be fresh and quick enough to adjust when Sergios shoots counters and breaks it up.

[IamInuit]

I might think a bridge perhaps to far for Martinez. He still says he can make 155 for Floyd. Leave the tin on the night stand.

[Gandalf]

No, Cotto is too small for MW, though it might be catching Martinez at the right time. Cotto needs to fight Trout, KO Alvarez and maybe also fight Mayweather again.

[Spicoli]

I might think a bridge perhaps to far for Martinez. He still says he can make 155 for Floyd. Leave the tin on the night stand.

Just dont think he'll venture those sacrafices for a Cotto who is being frankensteined back together now. He may be old, but he still has the options.

[Ant Live]

I would pay to see that fight. But here's how style makes fights in my opinion.
Martinez beats Cotto
Canelo beats Martinez
Cotto beats Canelo