Cotto-Alvarez weight set at 155; likely date Nov. 7 or Nov. 21

[powerpuncher]

this is really a hard fight to pick for me. cotto has been looking better lately (although i understand that he has been very carefully matched up). canelo isnt a great fighter but is solid. i can definitely see cotto just outboxing canelo and beating him to the punch throughout the fight. he is an experienced veteran that may be too smart. on the other hand, canelo is a live opponent in there and will be pushing cotto to fight. he may wear out cotto as the fight goes on.

im picking cotto but i wouldnt be surprised if the outcome was different.

[Manos de Piedra]

[Master]

I hope Cotto wins but think he will lose. Cotto has to be at his very best and be disciplined not to go to war. Saul will chew him up if that happens. Cotto must choose when to box and when to attack. Fight of the year!

[Manos de Piedra]

I hope Cotto wins but think he will lose. Cotto has to be at his very best and be disciplined not to go to war. Saul will chew him up if that happens. Cotto must choose when to box and when to attack. Fight of the year!

Yep, I see it the same.

[IamInuit]

The middleweight title should not be attached to this bullshit fight after bullshit fight and lets be real in that the watered down tin is not even needed for this one but I'll leave my cynicism there and agree that its a hell of fight. Oh Oh my cynicism returned and I'd wager neither honours the agreement to fight the Kazak and also that the winner will get a rematch with Floyd for his 50th. And knowing the Wbc they will have both 154/160 on the line even though in theory they dont allow a fighter to have both. I'll be cheering for Cotto because I cant turn my back on him but I think Alvarez may get a stoppage by white towel late.