Quote Originally Posted by Danny_G
There is no doubt in my mind that Cotto will be fighting more like he used to before he became wreckless. When he does decide to cover up, he does it pretty well. We have not seen that Cotto in a very long time.

Agreed. If Cotto's gonna make this work...he's gotta think back to the Sosa & Bailey shots.

Cotto's gotta remember his cover up & push pattern. Keep his guard up, be patient, crack the body, & all will come together.

Honestly...I was most impressed with the Sosa fight...more than any. That was total focus & complete patience coupled with control. Everytime Cotto cracked his ribs...down came his hands & back went Sosa's neck with a snap.

He needs to approach Quintana the same way...just a bit more cautiously & patiently. Make no mistake...Quintana aint here to lie down & he'll make it as hard on Cotto as possible.

My issue is this...& it's the same with Mayweather...no matter who Floyd or Cotto fight...it's never good enough due to the hype machines that they both are. Mind, body, & soul Cotto was totally focused up to his 20th fight & then he started listening to his hometown crowds & HBO's bullshit about need another Tito...& plain & simple...he got stupid. I respect Floyd & I respect Cotto...but in the ring...they are two totally different animals now. If Cotto can get back to his proper mentallity...147lbs is about to get a serious gut & head check & IWO...the top two will fall in line as Floyd & Cotto.

Now...back to Quintana...before I get ahead of meself!

Not only does Carlos have a height and reach slight over Cotto...he's faster in my opinion & currently the better boxer...again, unless Cotto screws his head back on as before. Honestly, old Cotto could have out boxed him...but old Cotto was smarter & faster @ 140lbs...or balooning up to 145-146 the day of.

I think in the end it all boils down to Cotto's mindset. Box...or be stupid.

Being stupid ends in a Quintana SD...boxing...Cotto by late TKO.

Yeppers...I gotta shift my prediction here near the end...to...just not sure.

But leaning towards Cotto...I never bet against Miquel...until he faces Floyd.