Just another one of Wacko's Drunken Round by Rounds : Cotto vs Margarito!

[bzkfn]

Hi Guys,

I've been away from Saddo's for a few months, but with this fight I just had to come back and see what everyone was thinking. Should be a great fight.

I must first say though. Wacko, if my memory serves correct, you promised that if Cotto proved you wrong against Mosley, you'd never doubt him again? I see a doubting prediction right at the start of this thread. How could you?

I might as well throw my thoughts in on this one. My feeling is that if Miguel chooses to engage in a war like he did against Torres and more recently againts Judah, he'll get hurt and hurt bad. If Tony can walk through Cintron's heavy handed shots and take them flush, he'll be able to do the same to Cotto. However, if Cotto chooses to use his feet and move away from Tony's shots, all the while tagging him with the jab, he could put on a masterclass performance to make Tony look silly.

I'm a massive Cotto fan, and I never feared a fight with Floyd as I felt Cotto has enough tools in his arsenal to overcome Floyd. However, like Wacko feared the Mosley fight, I have always had my reservations about this one. I don't for a second think that Margarito is a better fighter, I just feel that no matter how good you are, there is always someone who has your number. For me, this could be it. I hope to god Cotto wins, but I can't see Miguel knocking him out, and it'll be very difficult to last the full 12 if he engages in a war, which I feel his pride will lead him to do.

Tony in 10. And it kills me to say that.

[Kirkland Laing]

I picked Cotto to win but on the night I'll be cheering for Margarito as I always support the underdog in fights where I either don't care who wins or like both guys. Anybody else do that?

[bzkfn]

I forgot to add. Well done to Bob Arum for making this fight. I don't think there are many better match-ups out there in the world to be made right now.

[Tam Seddon]

Cotto SD or Margarito TKO for me. Its too hard to call though, fuckkkk

[Rotten Apple]

Margarito by UD. And Welcome back Wacko

[CutMeMick]

No lying... My throat got dry as I saw and read this thread.
Fucken love's ya brotha Wacks... In real manly way.

Fucken eeeyyy!!! I remember Wackoff was one of the more "harder critics" of Cotto in his early days. I remember a specific talk we had some time around the Chop Chop fight where Wacks said it was time for Cotto to either step it up or get out of the way. I remember I told him that the way Cottos career was being managed was a good way and that there was no need to rush.
Wacks said that he wanted to see Cotto already with the best in the world.

Well as time has passed Cottos proven time and time again why he's considered P4P top 10 and #1 Welter in the world.

It sucks for me cause for many yrs. I spent here defending Cotto from the start (he was at 140) and at the same time defending Margarito for all I had endless threads of debates and El Gamo and myself trying to hold down the fort saying Tony deserved a shot at the best Zab ducked him, PBF ducked him, SSM ducked him now here we are he's gotten a shot and 2 of my fav. boxers meet.

With that being said I've sided with Cotto I just feel he's the better all around fighter.

One thing I will say is that if Tony catches Cotto with a clean shot and has him hurt Tony (like Cotto) is one of the best finishers in the business when he has his opponent hurt.

[bcollins]

I have to say I really admire both fighters, and I hate to see either one take an L.

[Fenster]

I picked Cotto to win but on the night I'll be cheering for Margarito as I always support the underdog in fights where I either don't care who wins or like both guys. Anybody else do that?

Yeah I do.. especially when I've backed the underdog.

Margarito 6/1 for the stoppage.

[Wacko3205]

I'm a massive Cotto fan, and I never feared a fight with Floyd as I felt Cotto has enough tools in his arsenal to overcome Floyd. However, like Wacko feared the Mosley fight, I have always had my reservations about this one. I don't for a second think that Margarito is a better fighter, I just feel that no matter how good you are, there is always someone who has your number. For me, this could be it. I hope to god Cotto wins, but I can't see Miguel knocking him out, and it'll be very difficult to last the full 12 if he engages in a war, which I feel his pride will lead him to do.
Tony in 10. And it kills me to say that.

Agreed here 100%. I'll be shocked if Cotto shows out & if IF Tony allows him to pace himself comfy like. I just don't see that happening. Honestly believe that we're on the cusp of Cotto's first career defeat...if not a defeat...a sure fire ass whoopin of gargantuan proportions.

As I keep saying...if Cotto stands & trades...the bigger man will come out on top.

I too hate to make a prediction as such...because it's gonna kill me if Cotto loses.

[bzkfn]

I'm a massive Cotto fan, and I never feared a fight with Floyd as I felt Cotto has enough tools in his arsenal to overcome Floyd. However, like Wacko feared the Mosley fight, I have always had my reservations about this one. I don't for a second think that Margarito is a better fighter, I just feel that no matter how good you are, there is always someone who has your number. For me, this could be it. I hope to god Cotto wins, but I can't see Miguel knocking him out, and it'll be very difficult to last the full 12 if he engages in a war, which I feel his pride will lead him to do.
Tony in 10. And it kills me to say that.

Agreed here 100%. I'll be shocked if Cotto shows out & if IF Tony allows him to pace himself comfy like. I just don't see that happening. Honestly believe that we're on the cusp of Cotto's first career defeat...if not a defeat...a sure fire ass whoopin of gargantuan proportions.

As I keep saying...if Cotto stands & trades...the bigger man will come out on top.

I too hate to make a prediction as such...because it's gonna kill me if Cotto loses.

Yeah I'm nervous as turkey at Christmas. Seriously, if Cotto pulls this out I'll say as you said last November...I promise, I will never doubt him again!

[Spicoli]

Time to run out for the Adult beverages .....FOUR hours to start,I find my self driving like a lunatic today...all tense

[gally]

yo guys i am so pysched for this fight , anyone know a predicted start time and if there will be a decent stream anywhere on the web ive gotta be at work in 7 hours so wanna just wake up for the fight, cheers guys and happy watching tnight its gonna be a good 1!!!