This is a tough call but right now I would favor Cotto. Here is the thing, though Cotto defence is not what you might call inpregnable, he is not very suseptible to a left hook. He keeps his hands up and his chin tucked and it is tough to hit him from the sides. He eats uppercuts like crazy and thats how the other guys got to him. But at this moment I can't remember a fight were DLH used a lot of upercuts....I might be wrong on this...
I think Cotto's pressure and youth combined with a possibility that DLH might be a little weight drained if he tries to make 147 again and the fact that his stamina was never great to begin with, much less now, will be enough to give Cotto a good advantage.
Body shots will also be a big factor and would not be suprised if we see a late round stoppage. But I would'nt bet on it so my pick would be Cotto on a hard fought close but clear UD.
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