OK OK OK,I did not want to post because as you can see and have realised,I am a massive fan of both. I want to see how Miguel looks at 147 first but going on what I know now,I think Margarito would beat him. Cotto has a GOOD chin but Tony throws so many bombs,is effective at cutting off the ring and has good,effective body punches. I think Cotto's chance of success is in boxing Tony and maybe standing toe to toe selectively,rarely and using those AWESOME hooks to the body as much as is humanly possibly!It would be an awesome awesome fight and one that we will most likely never see,it is a conflic of interests for Arum,he knows Tony is way too dangerous for a future star like Cotto!

Cotto is certainly more skilled but Margarito is a rare breed,he has average speed,a a good chin and power in both hands,he's rugged amongst other things and these qualities compensate for that apparent lack of skill.