Torres took the fight on short notice against Cotto, but he had fought a month before (August 5) in Puerto Rico. I know because I was there. Thus, he was in shape. The night he fought, he defeated a Rican and for the first time fought outside of his country. The reason he was fighting in Puerto Rico was because he was supposed to fight Cotto in December after Cotto fought Branco. But Branco pulled out because of some injury, and Cotto hadnt fought since Abdullaev, so they decided to move Torres up to fight Cotto in Septmeber. Thus, Torres wasn't some bum who just picked up gloves a week ago and climbed into the ring with Cotto. However, I do agree that I am interested to see how Cotto deals with a puncher. Cotto has the versatility to fight going backwards (he has done it before), but his effectiveness all depends on his stamina. He should be in better physical shape at 147.Originally Posted by JonesJrMayweather
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