Why Cotto-Margarito IMO won't emulate a Corrales-JLC type fight

[Puerto Rican Punch]

Margo is going to treat Cotto like a little man. I see Margo Clubbing the Hell out of Cotto, wearing him down, then Cotto will try to box him in the latter rounds trying to steal a decision. Maybe i am wrong but I cant see Cotto winning this Fight.

I agree with you, and i have been watching boxing probably longer than some of the youngsters on here have been breathing. But i will say this...Cotto has improved quite a bit in the last few yrs and is in his prime. Margarito on the other hand...has slipped a notch to even to the playing field, but i still think he has enough to pull out the victory. Cotto will have to pitty pat and move like P.Williams did when he beat Margarito, but i don't see it happening. Cotto will use the ring and throw his quick combos but unlike Williams...he will always be in Margarito's range to get hit. Williams big advantage was his height, legs and tenticals he has for arms. Cotto has none of those attributes. Cotto has never fought anyone as big as Toney, and who puts on pressure like Tony does, and it will force Cotto to fight at a faster pace than he's used to...and wear him out . I see a late stoppage in favor of Margarito

I probably have not seen boxing for that long as you have, but I disagree with your conclusions. This will be a tough fight, and I see Cotto winning by decision. However, I agree that the higher chances of a TKO win are for Margarito. I agree, Cotto will use the ring, but I expect him also to switch and apply pressure smartly, not allowing Margarito to press at will. I believe this will be the difference that will make the balance to move in favor of Cotto. The problem with Williams is that, yes he had the reach advantange, but no, he does not have the lateral movements of Cotto. And, don't forget Cotto's power... Cotto will not be standing in front of Margarito's punches as Cintron did. I think that Cotto has to be careful with Margarito's upper...