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

[El Kabong]

When Cotto got hurt he was trying too hard to impress the fans or go for the KO.


Since the Judah fight Cotto has fought in a smart strategic manner .....he's cold and calculating and dangerous. Margarito is the one who comes in guns blazing without regard to his own defense.....well until Miguel goes upside his head a couple times


When Cotto boxes he's even more effective with his power punches...I see Margarito swinging for the fences from the start and Miguel taking advantage of his wildness and the fact that Tony willingly gives up his height and reach advantages

[bcollins]

When Cotto got hurt he was trying too hard to impress the fans or go for the KO.

Since the Judah fight Cotto has fought in a smart strategic manner .....he's cold and calculating and dangerous. Margarito is the one who comes in guns blazing without regard to his own defense.....well until Miguel goes upside his head a couple times

When Cotto boxes he's even more effective with his power punches...I see Margarito swinging for the fences from the start and Miguel taking advantage of his wildness and the fact that Tony willingly gives up his height and reach advantages

I agree - the wild Cotto against Torres was pretty much all over the place. But against Judah, and especially Mosely, he was sharp, focused, and just plain brutal. I wouldn't underestimate Margarito - he's one tough sob - but I think Cotto on his game picks him apart.

[El Kabong]

Oh I agree with you bcollins, Cotto can't take Margarito's power for granted he has to be precise and strategic in his approach but I think Margarito's wildness will be his undoing.

The great thing is if either Cotto or Margarito gets hit hard their response is not to go on the defensive but rather to deliver a power punch of their own in return....this could be a very brutal fight but I also don't want to over sell this fight because odds are that both fighters will try to box at some point in the fight we just don't know how much