Al Bernstein On Boxing: Lost In The Shuffle?

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Good article Mr. AL ... I'm glad to have the same pick (Clottey) with a well known boxing historian...

More power...
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Have you ever seen Joshua Clottey vs Richard Gutierrez ? because if you have i would be worried if your Joshua Clottey fan, because he struggled with body shots in that fight. He almost also got himself DQ again like he did in the Carlos Baldomir fight, and he only had an injured hand against Antonio Margarito, not a broken hand and fighters have won with far worst injuries. I seriously question Joshua Clottey's desire i really do.

I think a healthy 100% Clottey will give Cotto a very tough fight or totally upset Cotto.... Sure Cotto can target Clottey's body but he must watch out very carefully the stinging counterpunches combos from Clottey...

I think Cotto will avoid a toe-to-toe battle coz Clottey got very fast hands and tight defense... Clottey will pressure Cotto with his forward movement, tight defense and fast stinging combos until Cotto gets tired and forced to go toe-to-toe which will be Cotto's downfall...
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Yes but what is a 100 percent healthy Joshua Clottey ? are you saying that he wasn't 100 percent in the Carlos Baldomir fight ? or the Richard Gutierrez fight ?

And what fight would you consider that you have seen him in 100 percent condition ? because lets state the facts here. Joshua Clottey has never beaten an elite fighter.

Zab Judah isn't an elite fighter anymore and is basically a stepping stone now. And Joshua Clottey didn't win that fight that impressively either. And the only other name is Diego Corrales.

But come on Diego Corrales had no business at Jr Welterweight, let alone Welterweight it was a totally unfair match up size wise. I just don't think Joshua Clottey is elite.

And his heart is also questionable aswell, especially when he basically lost alot of heart on only a hand injury against Antonio Margarito. He also gave away a win against Carlos Baldomir, and almost got himself DQ'ed again against Richard Gutierrez.

Joshua Clottey is a good fighter and is deserving of his shot, but he just doesn't seem elite to me. He's not that special in any one area except for his counter punching.

And while his defense maybe good he often goes into a shell, too much and lets fighters bang away at him without firing back. And you also say Joshua Clottey will come on late.

But Joshua Clottey himself has had stamina issues in the past. So i wouldn't be so confident in that prediction, Miguel Cotto will use his better boxing skills. And his superb body attack to earn a tough decision IMO.