almost fell asleep during the first "World Awaits"!
I think a lot of people were expecting them both to go in the middle of the ring and exchange punches just like Morales vs Barrera or something. I could see Oscar going for it, but Floyd?! Yeah right. Still, two smart experienced fighters were being smart and smart fighters don't care what the public expects. They go in there to win regardless of throwing a few punches but making sure they score.
I also can't comprehend how ANYONE could think that De La Hoya won the first fight. Or that the fight was even close.
I can't comprehend how ANYONE thingks that Oscar got completely destroyed, utterly humiliated, totally damaged face, etc. The only good punch I remember from Floyd was when round 8 (was it 8? Or 9?) was ending, Oscar lowered his defense, and right at the bell he threw a right that landed clearly on Oscar's face. Don't remember BOTH being hurt any time during the fight. Just being cautious I guess.
But to say Cotto will do a better job? If Cotto pulls it, awesome! But I am not so sure about that. His robotic, straight forward, slow style simply doesn't convince me. And believe me, I want ANYBODY to beat Floyd convincingly.
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