If Tony Beats Cotto...it doesn't mean Cotto can't beat Floyd....

[zhubin]

People gotta understand sometimes and I've been like this myself that because a fighter looses to someone then he's done or that means he can't beat anyonelse.

I definitely understand this. But the point is that there is a big enough gap in talent between Margarito and Floyd, that if Cotto can't beat Margarito, it's reasonable to assume he can't beat Floyd.

It's not like Margarito presents some awkward style that could give Cotto fits. Cotto is superior in every aspect to Margarito. More power, faster hands, better jab, more offensive variety, better defense, etc. Margarito has the type of style that should allow Cotto to show off all his skills. If Cotto can't do that against Margarito, then he's not as good as we thought.

I agree with everything you say...BUT...while Cotto is a more superior fighter than Tony...Cotto still is open to get hit. This always is a concern for me. So while on paper he can out box Tony all day....it just takes that one punch to turn things around. And sure, Cotto isn't slow...but he aint fast either. Against Floyd...that would be exposed.

[SweetPea]

And sure, Cotto isn't slow...but he aint fast either. Against Floyd...that would be exposed.

I think Cotto has above-average speed. I don't think it would be wrong to call him "fast." Did Cotto look slower against Judah? Yes, of course, because Zab has lightning-fast handspeed. Would Cotto look like the slower man in the ring against Floyd? Yes, because Floyd is lightning-fast. But Cotto would look fast against just about anyone else. His speed looked good against Mosley, who is considered an above-average fighter in terms of speed.

[zhubin]

And sure, Cotto isn't slow...but he aint fast either. Against Floyd...that would be exposed.

I think Cotto has above-average speed. I don't think it would be wrong to call him "fast." Did Cotto look slower against Judah? Yes, of course, because Zab has lightning-fast handspeed. Would Cotto look like the slower man in the ring against Floyd? Yes, because Floyd is lightning-fast. But Cotto would look fast against just about anyone else. His speed looked good against Mosley, who is considered an above-average fighter in terms of speed.

I agree. I don't think he is a slow fighter. But he doesn't have the speed and fluidity to beat a guy like Mayweather. In all honesty...if Zab had half a brain and better composure he would have beaten Cotto. As for Shane...i had the fight a draw. Yes, Shane is known for his speed. But in that fight it clearly showed he has slowed down considerably...yet he was still effective against Cotto. I'm not trying to knock Cotto...i think he is a great fighter...and i do think he would give Floyd a tough match. But i just think he will have a tough time against a fast, skilled, and smart fighter. And i am still not completely sold on his defense and chin. So while he might have great skills....he could potentially be in trouble against a big puncher...whether that's Tony...we have to wait and see.