Cotto vs Duran at WW

[rene69]

The Duran that fought Ray Leonard in the 1st fight was a fricken animal! I think it would have been a great fight while it lasted. Duran in 7

[Taeth]

Once again I don't think Duran has much of an edge in power, I think he is the sharper puncher, while Cotto hits harder, but Cotto clearly doesn't have that snap to his punches that some guys do. I mean Duran was KO'ing guys all the way up to 168, I just can't see Cotto doing that.

Also watch Duran against Leonard in both fights and Leonard has a lot of trouble hitting Duran, Duran clearly has very good defensive skills or guys like Hagler would have walked all over him, and Cotto isn't that great defensively himself, RIcardo Torres hit him easily as did Paulie, Mosley, etc. I think that Cotto doens't get hit a ton by flush or silly shots, but he does get hit quite a bit.

[Violent Demise]

Duran by late stoppage

[El Gamo]

Duran by late stoppage. Duran defence was better, he was more relentless and he fought bigger,stronger fighters so he could have taken Cotto's punch.Duran had deceptive power and handspeed too.

[Put Em' Up]

I go with Duran by stoppage around the 9th or 10th rounds. I agree with Renee69 the Duran from the first Leonard would beat Cotto .

It is hard or should I say almost unfair to make this mythical matchup at this point in Cotto's career. Duran had fought so many greats already by time he was a WW. I would really reserve my decision for a year or two

[Macho]

I dont know , but Leonard to me he underestimed the Duran power , that was his mistakes , that is the difference between Cotto , he until now never underestimed nobody , is more Cautious with his opponents , no matter how quality is .....
So , i dont think that Duran would distroy Cotto like he did to Leonard first..............

[VictorCharlie]

Well I think this turns to a brawl and my money on Little Hands of Stone. In a slugfest I think Duran can finish this fight by the 9-10 round