how could have cotto won this fight? or win the rematch if there is one

[Master]

If Cotto threw more body punches early that would have helped for the later round. Marg body shots were deadly against Cotto.

[El Kabong]

....Cotto needed to swallow his pride and tie up Toni at points especially when he was hurt.


Cotto boxed beautifully and I think all the questions about his chin were answered....Cotto took some huge shots.



Tony has to have one of the best chins in boxing history...he wasn't even all that marked up after the fight.

[Spicoli]

I just don't see much that can be altered.Clearly,Cotto must fully dedicate to the Body in any hope of slowing Tony,But that would leave his head even more exposed...Hitting Margarito in the head was like throwing rocks at a Tank.He was forced to over reach with head shots and That allowed Margarito to dig in with upper cuts and short hooks to Cottos body.As early as the 1st round,it was clear that the strength was in Tonys favor....Cotto would get squared up on the ropes and have that bending over look,just sitting there for uppercuts.

Hindsight is 20/20 ,Maybe request a ring twice the size or aim for Tonys temple If they rematch,aside from Margarito getting ancient or not commiting (Yeah right) I just don't see much Cotto could do after last night.

[El Kabong]

It had to be very frustrating for Cotto to land his best shots and see them have no effect...and I think Cotto could carry power all the way to 160 if he moved up there.

To land the uppercuts and hooks he landed FLUSH and not even have Toni's legs give a little had to be very frustrating.

[chip]

Agreed the outcome of the rematch would be the same

[El Kabong]

Cotto would have to change his style to be just a boxer with a big focus on defense and that would be bad for his career IMO as he's used to fighting the way he has been.


People may want a rematch but there's no reason for Cotto to want one unless something changes about Toni or about Cotto.