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Quote Originally Posted by "The L.A. Earthquake" View Post
That's exactly what was going thru my mind a little during the fight and after the fight. Cotto isn't invincible like he once was. That Margarito fight took a lot out of him and there were times where this fight looked very similar to that Margarito-Cotto fight. Before the fight I thought Cotto would beat Pacquiao, but after watching this I don't think he can. Clottey popped him a few times because of Cotto showing defensive lapses. Pacquiao probably doesn't hit as hard as Clottey, but he would be a lot quicker and more of the aggressor and I hate to say this, but I think Pacquiao would stop Cotto in the 8th or 9th round.
When was Cotto ever invincible? Part of his mystique is the fact that he's always showed vulnerability. Ever since he emerged on the Lt. Welter scene he's appeared to be a flawed, vulnerable fighter; it's part of his appeal. The fact the he continues to succeed, despite the apparent weaknesses is part of the reason he is such a compelling fighter.
Some fans portrayed Cotto as some kind of invincible boxer at 140/147 when they talked about him when he was still undefeated... before the Margcheat fight...
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