Is Miguel Cotto too BIG for Pacquiao?

[Taeth]

No way, but is Pacquiao too fast for Cotto, yes. It doesn't matter how big Cotto is if he doesn't have the footspeed to catch Pacman. Pacquiao still has more than enough power to hurt Cotto. I can't believe people still haven't learned that yet on here :/.

[Fenster]

I agree with Taeth.

When you consider Cotto doesn't have the greatest chin, Pac has the power and most importantly the speed to give him nightmares.

A year ago I would have thought it was ridiculous, but now I would make Pac the favourite. Amazing.

[OumaFan]

I'd probably favor Pacquiao too, I have visions of a right hook bouncing off Cotto's temple

And his footspeed would pose some problems too.

Its still a dangerous fight for both guys. As good as it is I'm not dying to see it as I like both guys.

[Bomp]

Yes and no. If both guys stood centre ring for a test and then traded shots like Russian roulette, Pac would fall first, but is Pac fast enough (and clever enough) to avoid the really big flush shots for 12, he just might. Cotto defo has the power to fold him IMO, and he also has a better defence and chin than Hatton at 147, after all I don't think Pac hits as hard as Mosely. If they make Cotto shed the weight though down to 143 or less I'd have Pac favourite personally.

[Joerod]

I think Cotto would be too much for Pac. He has the most underrated jab in boxing, and he would use this to control the fight and eventually stop Pacman. I'm not sure if Cotto will ever be the same after getting beat by plaster boy though, so who knows. We'll know more about Cotto after the Clottey fight.

[The Congressman]

Size means nothing to Pacquaio anymore. He's not human!

Miguel is obviously the bigger man at 147, but not that big imo.

[Chutebox]

hmm .. doesnt Cotto come to the ring at 160 ?!?

Thats a 12pound weight advantage

Manny may be able to dart in and out for a few rounds
peppering Cotto with right jabs and lead lefts but what happens
if Cotto times him just once with a clean hook to the body or chin ...



I think Manny would be shaken up and Cotto would jump on him.

Remember Mannys success in moving up weight
is hit and not getting hit back and Iam sure Cotto would tag him.

Although would love to see the fight at say 143 or so ...

[Taeth]

hmm .. doesnt Cotto come to the ring at 160 ?!?

Thats a 12pound weight advantage

Manny may be able to dart in and out for a few rounds
peppering Cotto with right jabs and lead lefts but what happens
if Cotto times him just once with a clean hook to the body or chin ...



I think Manny would be shaken up and Cotto would jump on him.

Remember Mannys success in moving up weight
is hit and not getting hit back and Iam sure Cotto would tag him.

Although would love to see the fight at say 143 or so ...

What happens when Pacquiao landed 20 punches for every one that Cotto does?

Size isn't that big of a factor, sure Cotto might be 15 pounds heavier than Pacman but he needs to be able to impose that size and Pacman wouldn't be there for him to do so. Mayweather was likely 15 pounds lighter than Oscar in their fight and he wasn't destroyed by every punch.

Cotto is a hard puncher, but it still took him 11 rounds to stop Judah who is way easier to hit than Pacman(can't believe the roll reversal here), and he didn't keep Cotto honest by throwing punches of his own. Cotto doesn't hit harder than Oscar, and as long as he wasn't abusing Pacquiao the way he did to Quintana and Judah I don't think he would be able to stop Pacquiao without landing a lot of leather, I mean Marquez and Morales landed so much on Pacquiao that his durability is unquestionable, people need to stop thinking about hte 113 pound teenager who got stopped when he was badly weight drained.

Cotto is a lot bigger, but like if he fought Mayweather maybe even more so because Manny moves more, you can't impose your size on empty space which is all he would be able to catch. I actually think he has a very similar offensive mind as Marquez but he goes to the body more, I just don't think he has that footspeed Marquez had to get in after Pacquiao would make a mistake.

[rjj tszyu]

I honestly would go for Pac to beat Cotto. Fair enough Cotto would have the size and he is a good boxer with good speed but Pac is a better boxer with better speed and a freakish ability to carry power if not improve it the higher in weight he goes!

I think that Pac would T-off on Cotto and stop him late like Margarito did only without taking the punishment Marg did first.

I really don't see this fight happening though unless Marquez beats Mayweather but I don't see that!

[Manuel "Chubby" Medina]

Cotto gets brutally KOED by Pacquiao like Hatton was or worst.
Ive seen Cotto hurt way too many times to think Pacquiao cant hurt him.

[ElTerribleMorales]

Cotto gets brutally KOED by Pacquiao like Hatton was or worst.
Ive seen Cotto hurt way too many times to think Pacquiao cant hurt him.

he took bricks to the face for 11 rounds i think his chin is more than just decent

[brucelee]

Cotto gets brutally KOED by Pacquiao like Hatton was or worst.
Ive seen Cotto hurt way too many times to think Pacquiao cant hurt him.

he took bricks to the face for 11 rounds i think his chin is more than just decent

Cotto would be the most dangerous fighter Manny will face. I'm giving them 50-50 chance. Actually, more for Cotto 55-45.

Hope pac vs mayweather happens. Cotto is too risky and too little reward for Pac.

[Manuel "Chubby" Medina]

Cotto gets brutally KOED by Pacquiao like Hatton was or worst.
Ive seen Cotto hurt way too many times to think Pacquiao cant hurt him.

he took bricks to the face for 11 rounds i think his chin is more than just decent

That hasn't been proven and probably never will...
Other than Margarito like Quintana,Torres and Judah etc. have hurt him.
Pacquiao hits harder then them and bricks.

[Snakey]

I dont want to play this game haha Ive already said dela hoya is way too big and already said hatton would be too big and strong...the prick has proven me wrong every single time. Cottos chin aint granite and it pacs power and speed might be enough to make cotto weary and could cause him to be gun shy leading to a pac victory by tko. Its just too hard to say now, pac just looks so god damn small but the cunt can punch.

[CutMeMick]

I dont want to play this game haha Ive already said dela hoya is way too big and already said hatton would be too big and strong...the prick has proven me wrong every single time. Cottos chin aint granite and it pacs power and speed might be enough to make cotto weary and could cause him to be gun shy leading to a pac victory by tko. Its just too hard to say now, pac just looks so god damn small but the cunt can punch.