Quote Originally Posted by The Rookie Fan
Quote Originally Posted by taansend
Anything could happen in this fight.

I feel that Cotto's previous chin problems were more of a problem with the weight rather than his actual chin. Many great fighters have been dropped, or stopped, at lighter weights and gathered more sturdy whiskers as they moved North.

How much does Mosley have left. Plenty judging by his most recent fights.

I think that Shane will start off great, shading the rounds in a high tempo battle. But by the 8th Cotto's youth and accurate punching will be taking a toll. Whether Shane can hold on down the stretch we'll see but I'm going with a close points win for Miguel, with him handing Shane a battering over the last 3rd of the fight.
This is pretty much the way I see it two. I question Mosley's willingness to take punishment in order to seal the victory. As his legs begin to tire and his defense starts to laps in those late rounds just when Cotto starts to poor it on, will Mosley be ready and willing to take a beating in the championship rounds as he is reaching the light of victory at the end of the tunnel. He has done it before, but can he do it again at this stage in his career. I'm not convinced he can. Lets see if he prooves me wrong next Saturday.

If Mosley does not get Cotto's utmost respect by the 5th round, Cotto's gonna run right over him.
Have you watched Mosley-DLH 1 or he fights with Vargas? Mosley has foughten bigger punchers than Cotto, and he hasn't been disheartened by power. I think Cotto is a great fighter, and will make this close, but Mosley is so much faster, and he has good power, and a great chin. A good tall boxer gives Mosley hell, but Cotto is not that.