Cotto Vs. Martinez

[Rantcatrat]

Part of the reason why this fight is attractive now is because how poor Sergio Martinez looked in his last fight and how explosive Cotto looked in his. If they had met at 154 when Martinez first called him out three years or so ago, I would have highly favored Sergio Martinez, but now, considering how vulnerable Sergio Martinez looked last time out, and the fact that he's 39 and coming off a long lay off and taxing surgeries, I'm not so sure. This is also Freddie Roach's second shot at Martinez. He might have figured a few things out about the Argentine. Moreover, it will be held on the eve of the Puerto Rican day parade in front of wild Cotto fans in New York. It won't matter to Sergio but it could make a difference to Cotto. Ultimately, there is a part of me that thinks Cotto might be catching Martinez at the right time.

Both these guys have undeniable heart and are blood-and-guts warriors. They also operate on a high skill level. It has all the makings of a tremendous event.

[Hulk]

Part of the reason why this fight is attractive now is because how poor Sergio Martinez looked in his last fight and how explosive Cotto looked in his. If they had met at 154 when Martinez first called him out three years or so ago, I would have highly favored Sergio Martinez, but now, considering how vulnerable Sergio Martinez looked last time out, and the fact that he's 39 and coming off a long lay off and taxing surgeries, I'm not so sure. This is also Freddie Roach's second shot at Martinez. He might have figured a few things out about the Argentine. Moreover, it will be held on the eve of the Puerto Rican day parade in front of wild Cotto fans in New York. It won't matter to Sergio but it could make a difference to Cotto. Ultimately, there is a part of me that thinks Cotto might be catching Martinez at the right time.

Both these guys have undeniable heart and are blood-and-guts warriors. They also operate on a high skill level. It has all the makings of a tremendous event.

Very well said. It's an exciting event and one to really look forward to.

Is it OFFICIAL tho? They were dicking around for a while.

[FinitoElDinamita]

Exactly. Why are u guys acting like cotto is fearless? This is a calculated move against a vulnerable champ who is coming off of a long layoff with multiple knee surgeries..

[TitoFan]

Exactly. Why are u guys acting like cotto is fearless? This is a calculated move against a vulnerable champ who is coming off of a long layoff with multiple knee surgeries..