HBO: Cotto/Martinez Face off

[Gandalf]

This is a fascinating fight and I am really looking forward to it. I like both fighters, but Martinez should be able to hurt Cotto. If Cotto can box smart and take advantage of Sergio's deteriorating legs, then he can always make it interesting. I think Martinez is just too big though and will bust Cotto up. I have it maybe 70:30 Martinez, but that is based on him being fit enough.

[mikeeod]

Horrible match up for Cotto. He has issues with mobile fighters (remember how much trouble he had vs trout n Shane when Shane moved in the late stages) and Sergio is a much bigger man and a HARD puncher. I look for a stoppage win UNLESS Cotto forgets about pace, throws caution to the wind, and lands a big left hook to the body or head. He will have his moments and do well for the first half but wilt towards the end.