The more I think about Cotto-Margarito the more I see a mismatch

[Taeth]

Obviously people know I don't like Margarito, but all that aside the more I see this fight in my mind, the more I see Cotto just picking him apart. I think Cotto being so much sharper and quicker he will have no problems with Margarito on inside besides he will be landing first everytime, and Margarito will be thrown off balance so he can't retaliate properly. On the outside I think things get worse for Margarito because Cotto has such a good jab and cross, and he has better defense and footwork. I could see Margarito potentially hurting Cotto and maybe KO'ing him, especially if COtto can't keep up the pace late like against MOsley, but I think Cotto will make it so lopsided the ref might decide to stop it. Also it should be interesting how MArgarito's tall, thin, body handles the body attack of Peurto Rico's finest

[p4pking]

I honestly see a mismatch without thinking too much in depth about it.. Cotto has just looked way too complete a fighter to lose to Margarito lately.

[njackets]

Tony will test Cottos chin more than anyone else has,im not completly sold on Cotto yet,if he gets thru Tony I will b,however I think Tony stops Cotto,I certainly dont see a missmatch!

[Spicoli]

Cotto has showed big time Improvments,stealthy fast jab,great body dedication and a new "Swagger"...Confidence.I have been yearning for this one for a looong time,Styles clash and they both deserve Much respect and a "Big one".There is no doubt that Margarito will force this and Cottos Jab will be key.I honestly can not see Cotto trading with Tony and I dont think he will try it.Cotto is the much more refind boxer by far but I think Margarito gets to him with upper cuts and Pure volume,like wise though Tony should not take his own solid head /chin for granted..I do think Cotto can come under Tonys rangy arms and do body buisness...Love this fight,ALOT

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I think Cotto's footwork is better than Margo's.

[El Kabong]

With Margarito giving up his reach and height WILLINGLY I think it's just a matter of time before someone hurts him.


Cotto will punish his body and if Tony is trying to throw uppercuts he's going to be in HUGE trouble with the counter body shots. Tony is always accepting right crosses and Miguel has power in both hands.


I just think Margarito's lack of defense can't help him in this fight...you can't just take what Cotto dishes out, it's a suicidal strategy for Margarito

[SweetPea]

I've said all along, that while I expect this to be a very entertaining fight, I do not think it's an evenly matched fight. Cotto is superior to Margarito in every aspect of the game.

Margarito's style should allow Cotto to show off all his skills.

[Mar]

I will know all i need to know, after i see cotto get hit one or two times, how he handles that will let me know what to expect the rest of the fight.

[the wiz]

I don't see this as a mismatch. I think both guys will land punches. I think Margarito has a better chin than Cotto. I think the fight can go either way, but I like Tony here.

[Taeth]

I don' know... Margarito isn't that big of a puncher, when I hear Cotto's punches land, and I hear and see Margarito's punches land I just see so much more force behind Cotto's due to his technique, due his speed, and due to his strength. Margarito is strong, but I think Cotto is stronger than him. I think Cotto can definitely outfight Margarito at range, if Margarito tried to use his height and reach then Cotto would stay out of his reach and simply pick him apart with Miguel's jabs and combinations. On the inside I think Cotto's tighter, sharper punches would definitely hold the advantage, though the one threat Margarito has is his uppercuts.

I think people are forgetting how good Cotto's defense is, especially of late. I mean Judah was having a hard time landing punches which is one of the reasons why I think he didn't let his hands go more, and MOsley did time Cotto well with that right hand, but more often than not he hit Cotto's glove or the top of his head, which I don't think anyone is knocking out a guy like Cotto with a punch that partially lands.

[Kev]

I have to side with Cotto here. I thought Mosely would have the best chance of beating him but he came through that and I don't see Margarito being a tougher challenge. One hell of a matchup though! Can't think of a better possible fight for 2008.

[amat]

Yeah so do I. I think it is entertaining but Cotto is one of the most complete fighters in boxing and Margarito is limited to say the least. Don't think this one is particulary close though I think it's a great fight. Might be a scary moment or two for Cotto but nothing leads me to think Margarito wins. This is a showcase fight for Cotto.

[NUCLEAR BULL]

this is a real punishment filled fight, if tony gets things going cotto will be under pressure, if cotto starts landing those sledge hammer jabs and body/ head shots it will take everything margarito has to not get stopped........... i like both guys and in a way wish they would have fought mayweather before each other

its goner be a great fight

[Jesse James]

I don't see it as THAT much of a mismatch. From a purely logical standpoint, yes Cotto is quicker and more naturally skilled and the natural conclusion would seem to be Cotto by UD. But he's not THAT much better. Tony might not be as athletically gifted, but he IS skilled. Let's not also forget that Tony has the edge in experience. He is fully capable of capitalizing on any mistakes than Cotto makes. Bottom line, Tony has made a career at beating guys that are "better" than him.

Cotto's win over Mosley was impressive, but let's not forget that that was a 36 year old Mosley, and he barely beat him. Tony is in his prime. I'm not saying Cotto's not a great fighter, but he's certainly not invincible. Call me crazy, but I saw a lot of openings during the Gomez fight that Alfonso just couldn't take advantage of. Now maybe he was just being cavalier because he knew that Gomez couldn't hurt him, but I guarantee if he tries that with Tony, he will regret it.

[HattonTheHammer]

Im actually gunning for a spirited fight from antonio that goes 12 brutal rounds and has him coming off of the canvas for a points defeat that will no doubt give floyd enough ammo to dodge cotto for another 12months and hopefully leads to margarito back amongst the titles before not too long.

Anyone that knocks cintron out twice in succession despite taking the shots he took has gotta be considered a dangerous opponent.


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