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

[Onix]

#1 Cotto is not going to take unneccesary punishment

Maybe not, but he will take some necessary punishment.

If Cotto lands 2 punches for every 1 punch that Margarito lands he's going to KO Tony.


Miguel can box and he's not going to disrespect Tony's power but I am fairly certain Tony is going to disrespect Cotto's power and it will be a FATAL flaw in judgement....Tony has a chin but when he's taken his 10th left hook to the liver and has a broken jaw he's going to be cursing his lack of a defensive strategy

Theres no way that Marg. gets KO'd period. Cotto does not have that kind of power, he has power and body attacks and can box but he will not KO Marg. ask Cintron what he thinks of Marg's chin...f'ing brick wall, walked right thru every punch Cintron thru smiled and went back at it. ITs gonna be a decision for cotto or a stoppage from cuts for Margo. thats the outcome of the fight

[El Kabong]

You won't find an arguement from me about whether Margarito has a good chin or not. He's got a great chin but you cannot take punishment the way he does in his fights vs a guy like Cotto.

Guys who can take crosses without worry sometimes can't take hooks as well. Take a look at Sam Peter for one...he took Wlad's right crosses all night but as soon as he landed a hook he wobbled around like he was drunk.


Margarito hasn't been hurt to the body the way Cotto is going to hurt him either and good chin or no there's nothing wise about taking the punishment Cotto inflicts on the body

[OumaFan]

Its not about one shot with Margarito, however hard Cintron hits with one punch you've got to stay there with him and keep breaking him down all fight. Cintron doesn't have the defense, the mentality, whatever to stay with him all night continually catching him. Cotto is a completely different thing than Cintron whether Cintron hits harder with one punch or not. I don't expect a stoppage but I wouldn't be shocked whatsoever to see Tony hurt a few times whether to the head or the body, especially late.

I think it will be a matter of skill over strength, especially when you consider Cotto's no slouch in the strength and power department. I don't think he needs to box and move all night though. He should mix it up, do some of that sometimes, other times stand his ground and use his shorter shots to outland Tony.

The left uppercut of Margarito could be a problem and we'll see how well Cotto takes it to the body. Still think he'll win though.

[Spicoli]

Margaritos chin is solid but he should not take it for granted.If either guy faulters and gets hurt I think it will be from body shots.Tonys offense is mixed well and Cotto can win this boxing smart,If Cotto gets dinged and his insticts take over to stand still and trade ,Margarito can hurt him bad in the body.