I think Cotto will burst the Pacquiao bubble

X · 10-31-2009 11:08 AM

The Pacman is one fantastic fighter, no doubt about that. Attitude, technique, heart and that blinding speed.

I can't help thinking that his team have chosen his last opponents very well indeed ...... Hatton was a game but limited brawler who loses his head in the biggest fights ...... de la Hoya was not de la Hoya anymore for example.

Cotto was being touted as the next best thing in boxing not so long ago, before he got cheated by Margarito.

I can really see Cotto being too big naturally for Pac, Miguel is a smart boxer when he wants to be and if he gets through the first 5 rounds - because he can be a bit vulnerable early on - I can see him wearing Pac down.

**Master** · 10-31-2009 11:33 AM

I hope Cotto wins, I like Pac but feel that this is a ridge too far. If I was Cotto I would come in at 147lb and forget Roach and crush Pac. Keep the tile and pay the little fine and take on Mayweather.

**GAME** · 11-01-2009 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Master

I hope Cotto wins, I like Pac but feel that this is a ridge too far. If I was Cotto I would come in at 147lb and forget Roach and crush Pac. Keep the tile and pay the little fine and take on Mayweather.

So would I but Roach looks after Pac better than Oscar etc looked after Marquez. He wouldnt stand for that whereas Marquez wasnt in a position to do anything about it. It was all swept under the carpet. Imagine the uproar if Cotto came in even slightly over weight.

I think making the catweight will affect his performance, also added to his troubles is the wear and tear from his wars with Margarito and Clottey. He isnt the fighter he was but he will still be Pacs biggest test as he isnt as washed up as the guys Pacs been fighting.