Martinez vs Cotto - How's This One Gonna Go Down?

[toe2toe]

No idea, 50-50 fight for me. I like both boxers. I'll just sit back and enjoy the fight.

[beenKOed]

No idea, 50-50 fight for me. I like both boxers. I'll just sit back and enjoy the fight.

You took the words right out of my mouth. Wishing them both luck and for a good fight.

[Hulk]

No idea, 50-50 fight for me. I like both boxers. I'll just sit back and enjoy the fight.

I feel the same way, except I do think this fight favors Martinez, even if he is shop worn.

[p4pking]

Good takes in here, it's a fight that could go either way imo, and it's pretty tough to root against either fighter. I do think that Roach and company must have a good idea that Martinez won't be on his past form, he really did look like ass against Murray and that was well over a year ago now I believe. Then again, being a southpaw, the bigger man with KO power gives Martinez every chance to end this quickly no matter what, at least the way I see it. Will be very interesting to see how Cotto approaches the early rounds, he won't want to let Martinez get into a rhythm and shake off rust, but he may be leaving himself open if he tries to press whatever advantage he has in the legs department.

Smart of Cotto to come in light as well, he obviously didn't have to think about weight whatsoever during camp and if Martinez did struggle at all that could be another factor.

[bcollins]

Lots of unknowns in this fight. Should make for an interesting night!

[bradlee180]

I dunno. Lots of variables in this one with Martinez' age and injuries.

It'll be a real good match though, it'll "bring a penis to the people" as Pacquiao says...

[Spicoli]

I cannot see Cottos face holding up. His heart, yeh...but I honestly feel that Martinez will get to a point and be able to stay in the pocket for a combination tko. If Cotto is banking on bad knees alone I don't think he can sustain the forward pressure physically before Sergios punch and slice catch up. Walking into and walking down Martinez I cannot see that at all. Honestly think at 12:01 am tonight that Martinez will cut him up and put serious hurt on him late, towel in the ring not allowed kind of hurt around the 9,10th. Being battle worn is a two way street and Martinez hands are being forgotten

[mrbig1]

I think Cotto is going to win this fight. He is a busy fighter and is going to work Martinez. At his age the Champ cannot keep up with the pace.