Quote Originally Posted by Silkeyjoe View Post
Martinez wins this easy for me if he's anywhere near the level of his last fight. His style is just wrong for Cotto. Canelo would be better for him I think. If Martinez wins and looks good I hope a fight with GGG happens.

Objectively, I can't disagree.
Make a list of pluses and minuses for both sides, and the tally is a little one-sided.

- Martinez has a 6" reach advantage. That's huge.
- Martinez is naturally the bigger man. Cotto's optimum weight for his body type is 147. 154 was actually pushing the envelope.
- Martinez has faster hands than Cotto.
- Being a southpaw, Martinez has the natural advantage.

It's an uphill battle for Cotto. But that's the way he wants it. Either way, it's two HOF'ers going at it, with much respect between the two. This will be Cotto's biggest challenge to date.