Pacquiao vs Cotto

[Gandalf]

Cotto will knockout the ugly little pug within 8 rounds. Manny is heading towards a thrashing and it has been a long time coming. I will be glad to see this time finally arrive.

Everytime you favor a fighter to win against Pac, Pac wins.

That's the reason I voted for Pac.

That is quite true. Manny has been a thorn in my side for quite some time. But lest we forget, I was actually willing him on against the ultimate devil incarnate....Oscar DelaHoya. On the whole though and in the superfights I have been pretty much in the opposing corner. I've got to be right one day. I don't know when that day might be, but surely that day will come. That's how I look at it anyway.

[generalbulldog]

i was very unsure of this fight, but Teddy Atlas picked Manny to win, so common sense says don't pick the guy Teddy says will win. So Cotto it is for me.

[johnsebastianmiran]

Cotto boxes like a throwback, he's old school and he listens to instructions and doesn't deviate from the game plan. That is what nearly did him in against Clottey. He doesn't shift his body like he used to and Manny won't fall for that and now Cotto gets hurt, he bleeds, he gets knocked down. He's formidable but his opposition has been more than tough and in one case less than fair. He can still win if he doesn't stiffen up. He should relax and let go like he used to. Manny on the other hand has an uninhibited style like a Hank Armstrong and like it or not, when he gets warmed up, he can hide behind his combination punches. I think he can pull it off he's fast but to knock out Cotto, I don't believe so. If Manny stops punching then Cotto's strength will take over but so far unless that training camp becomes unglued not that it seems cohesive now, then points for Cotto. Manny can only win if he goes in with his mind and ass unf**ked.

[Rican]

Cotto boxes like a throwback, he's old school and he listens to instructions and doesn't deviate from the game plan. That is what nearly did him in against Clottey. He doesn't shift his body like he used to and Manny won't fall for that and now Cotto gets hurt, he bleeds, he gets knocked down. He's formidable but his opposition has been more than tough and in one case less than fair. He can still win if he doesn't stiffen up. He should relax and let go like he used to. Manny on the other hand has an uninhibited style like a Hank Armstrong and like it or not, when he gets warmed up, he can hide behind his combination punches. I think he can pull it off he's fast but to knock out Cotto, I don't believe so. If Manny stops punching then Cotto's strength will take over but so far unless that training camp becomes unglued not that it seems cohesive now, then points for Cotto. Manny can only win if he goes in with his mind and ass unf**ked.

There is this false perception that Cotto is a bleeder. Cotto has only been cut ONCE from a punch and that was his lip in the Judah fight. He also bled from the nose in the Margarito fight. All other bllod came from headbutts against known headbutters (Urkal, Mosley, and Clottey). I don't think Manny will cut Cotto with any of his punches. And if he does, Cotto will fight as if there is no cut. He has done it Manny, Manny times.

[leftylee]

Cotto boxes like a throwback, he's old school and he listens to instructions and doesn't deviate from the game plan. That is what nearly did him in against Clottey. He doesn't shift his body like he used to and Manny won't fall for that and now Cotto gets hurt, he bleeds, he gets knocked down. He's formidable but his opposition has been more than tough and in one case less than fair. He can still win if he doesn't stiffen up. He should relax and let go like he used to. Manny on the other hand has an uninhibited style like a Hank Armstrong and like it or not, when he gets warmed up, he can hide behind his combination punches. I think he can pull it off he's fast but to knock out Cotto, I don't believe so. If Manny stops punching then Cotto's strength will take over but so far unless that training camp becomes unglued not that it seems cohesive now, then points for Cotto. Manny can only win if he goes in with his mind and ass unf**ked.

There is this false perception that Cotto is a bleeder. Cotto has only been cut ONCE from a punch and that was his lip in the Judah fight. He also bled from the nose in the Margarito fight. All other bllod came from headbutts against known headbutters (Urkal, Mosley, and Clottey). I don't think Manny will cut Cotto with any of his punches. And if he does, Cotto will fight as if there is no cut. He has done it Manny, Manny times.

You're Puerto Rican so obviousley rooting for Cotto. Just a tip don't let heart rule your head. It happened to me when Hatton fought Pacquiao. Hatton's bigger, he's at 140 etc. You think your boy will win then fine. But Pacquiao is just a fukking animal in the ring. So don't be too disappointed when Cotto gets beat.

[Rican]

Cotto boxes like a throwback, he's old school and he listens to instructions and doesn't deviate from the game plan. That is what nearly did him in against Clottey. He doesn't shift his body like he used to and Manny won't fall for that and now Cotto gets hurt, he bleeds, he gets knocked down. He's formidable but his opposition has been more than tough and in one case less than fair. He can still win if he doesn't stiffen up. He should relax and let go like he used to. Manny on the other hand has an uninhibited style like a Hank Armstrong and like it or not, when he gets warmed up, he can hide behind his combination punches. I think he can pull it off he's fast but to knock out Cotto, I don't believe so. If Manny stops punching then Cotto's strength will take over but so far unless that training camp becomes unglued not that it seems cohesive now, then points for Cotto. Manny can only win if he goes in with his mind and ass unf**ked.

There is this false perception that Cotto is a bleeder. Cotto has only been cut ONCE from a punch and that was his lip in the Judah fight. He also bled from the nose in the Margarito fight. All other bllod came from headbutts against known headbutters (Urkal, Mosley, and Clottey). I don't think Manny will cut Cotto with any of his punches. And if he does, Cotto will fight as if there is no cut. He has done it Manny, Manny times.

You're Puerto Rican so obviousley rooting for Cotto. Just a tip don't let heart rule your head. It happened to me when Hatton fought Pacquiao. Hatton's bigger, he's at 140 etc. You think your boy will win then fine. But Pacquiao is just a fukking animal in the ring. So don't be too disappointed when Cotto gets beat.

Thanks for the advice Lefty, and in some ways you are absolutely right. But I pride myself in thinking with my head and not my heart. I was very concerned when Cotto fought Margarito, Clottey, and Mosley and predicted close fights without a clear cut winner. But I was quite sure that Cotto would defeat Judah and I am sure Cotto will defeat Manny.

[itouchpinoy]

Speed is the key on this fight. I don't know if Cotto can hit Pacquiao with clear shot. Pacquiao will use the ring and will do some combo. In and out all day. Another David Diaz in the making.

"Hit and don't get hit" that will be the strategy of Team Pacquiao.

[leftylee]

There is this false perception that Cotto is a bleeder. Cotto has only been cut ONCE from a punch and that was his lip in the Judah fight. He also bled from the nose in the Margarito fight. All other bllod came from headbutts against known headbutters (Urkal, Mosley, and Clottey). I don't think Manny will cut Cotto with any of his punches. And if he does, Cotto will fight as if there is no cut. He has done it Manny, Manny times.

You're Puerto Rican so obviousley rooting for Cotto. Just a tip don't let heart rule your head. It happened to me when Hatton fought Pacquiao. Hatton's bigger, he's at 140 etc. You think your boy will win then fine. But Pacquiao is just a fukking animal in the ring. So don't be too disappointed when Cotto gets beat.

Thanks for the advice Lefty, and in some ways you are absolutely right. But I pride myself in thinking with my head and not my heart. I was very concerned when Cotto fought Margarito, Clottey, and Mosley and predicted close fights without a clear cut winner. But I was quite sure that Cotto would defeat Judah and I am sure Cotto will defeat Manny.

I hope Cotto does win, I really do. He seems a cool guy. And I bet your country love him.

[Addicted to_boxing]

Cotto will knockout the ugly little pug within 8 rounds. Manny is heading towards a thrashing and it has been a long time coming. I will be glad to see this time finally arrive.

Everytime you favor a fighter to win against Pac, Pac wins.

That's the reason I voted for Pac.

That is quite true. Manny has been a thorn in my side for quite some time. But lest we forget, I was actually willing him on against the ultimate devil incarnate....Oscar DelaHoya. On the whole though and in the superfights I have been pretty much in the opposing corner. I've got to be right one day. I don't know when that day might be, but surely that day will come. That's how I look at it anyway.

I am going with Pac in this one. I used to think Roach was full of shit but everything he says something it comes to be. In the 1st JMM fight in round 5-7 he begs Pac not to let JMM take over the fight. Pac goes on to lose those rounds. In 2nd JMM fight you could read between the lines in Roach's remarks (lacking confidence) that he does not believe Pac won. It's not what you say but how you say it.

Roach also predicts easy wins vs ODLH (says he can no longer pull the trigger) and Hatton (points out poor defense). Now he says Pac needs to train in Mexico and take this fight more serious:

Hmmmmm can be interpreted 2 ways 1) Motivates Pac, 2) Pac not serious. I'll take option 1, he Knows Cotto is a shot fighter after being Plastered by Margarito. His job is to not to allow Pac to accept that fact.


It is Roach's demeanor that further convinces me that JMM won both fights. Roach calls them as he sees them .......

Except towards Pac, he's gotta protect his man... Protect his "Money"

[leftylee]

Pacquiao beats Cotto. Speed kills.

[Rican]

Everytime you favor a fighter to win against Pac, Pac wins.

That's the reason I voted for Pac.

That is quite true. Manny has been a thorn in my side for quite some time. But lest we forget, I was actually willing him on against the ultimate devil incarnate....Oscar DelaHoya. On the whole though and in the superfights I have been pretty much in the opposing corner. I've got to be right one day. I don't know when that day might be, but surely that day will come. That's how I look at it anyway.

I am going with Pac in this one. I used to think Roach was full of shit but everything he says something it comes to be. In the 1st JMM fight in round 5-7 he begs Pac not to let JMM take over the fight. Pac goes on to lose those rounds. In 2nd JMM fight you could read between the lines in Roach's remarks (lacking confidence) that he does not believe Pac won. It's not what you say but how you say it.

Roach also predicts easy wins vs ODLH (says he can no longer pull the trigger) and Hatton (points out poor defense). Now he says Pac needs to train in Mexico and take this fight more serious:

Hmmmmm can be interpreted 2 ways 1) Motivates Pac, 2) Pac not serious. I'll take option 1, he Knows Cotto is a shot fighter after being Plastered by Margarito. His job is to not to allow Pac to accept that fact.


It is Roach's demeanor that further convinces me that JMM won both fights. Roach calls them as he sees them .......

Except towards Pac, he's gotta protect his man... Protect his "Money"

Roach doesn't seem so sure of a Manny victory this time around, based on all of his comments from the beginning. I mean, he has said Manny will win, but if you read between the lines, Roach is giving Cotto much more respect than he did Hatton and de la Hoya.