Just me or is Cotto getting faster?

[Wacko3205]

I've watched Cotto's last 8 fights and one thing besides he being sharper is that Cotto seems to have faster handspeed, faster counterpunching, faster reflexes each time out. I am just wondering if anyone else is noticing this? I am wondering if it has to do with his newfound confidence in what he can do?

Agreed.

He's gettin' faster...but I'm worried that he's gettin' cockier too.

He took Mosley's shots flush...but I aint sure that he can take Margarito's.

[Markusdarkus]

Cotto looks a supreb boxer/puncher now, since his 140lb he has improved 3 fold.

Great fighter.

[HattonTheHammer]

never been the fastest or most smothering of fighters

Thats what you have to admire dearly about cotto, the ability to completely dominate a world class opponent yet appear to look like he is in some kind of sparring session whereby he doesnt have to break sweat.

Judah punched himself out of their fight within 7, cotto probably threw twice as much heavy punches as zab yet appeared to look like he was just getting going by the time zab called it quits.

awe inspiring fighter that is already one of the great welterweights of all time in my eyes

[Kel]

I think he is just stronger at 147 and therefore punches harder, he has always had decent hand speed. I admire the way he has lately been able to use different strategies againsed his opponents, how do you prepare for him? He is just fantastic at what he does and he will only get better and smarter. He is a very intelligent fighter these days.

[Pavlik]

Yup, Cotto is definitely faster overall. Handspeed, reflexes and on the feet. He is just overall alot better now. His punching power is still the best in the welters IMO.