Official Cotto VS Foreman POLL and discussion thread!

[Master]

Cotto looks lean and mean and Foreman is not a big puncher so Cotto wins by decision.

[Slice N Dice]

Foreman isn't the most exciting guy but he is a very good effective boxer. I also agree he has more power than his record suggests, but he's pretty conservative and would rather just win rounds. I think he wins this by a rather comfortable UD.

[JazMerkin]

I think Foreman will win, most likely by a close unanimous or split decision, but I've gone for the Foreman KO option because no one else will and if he does I can act like I'm some kind of boxing guru seeing things the rest of you don't. Which mark my words I will do

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

I think Foreman will win, most likely by a close unanimous or split decision, but I've gone for the Foreman KO option because no one else will and if he does I can act like I'm some kind of boxing guru seeing things the rest of you don't. Which mark my words I will do

Mark my words, you won't have a chance

[JazMerkin]

I think Foreman will win, most likely by a close unanimous or split decision, but I've gone for the Foreman KO option because no one else will and if he does I can act like I'm some kind of boxing guru seeing things the rest of you don't. Which mark my words I will do

Mark my words, you won't have a chance

I think this calls for a sig bet POB

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

I think Foreman will win, most likely by a close unanimous or split decision, but I've gone for the Foreman KO option because no one else will and if he does I can act like I'm some kind of boxing guru seeing things the rest of you don't. Which mark my words I will do

Mark my words, you won't have a chance

I think this calls for a sig bet POB

In fact I think it does if you're betting. You're not actually going to bet me that that beast of a puncher even at jr middle is going to KO Cotto, are you?

[JazMerkin]

I think Foreman will win, most likely by a close unanimous or split decision, but I've gone for the Foreman KO option because no one else will and if he does I can act like I'm some kind of boxing guru seeing things the rest of you don't. Which mark my words I will do

Mark my words, you won't have a chance

I think this calls for a sig bet POB

In fact I think it does if you're betting. You're not actually going to bet me that that beast of a puncher even at jr middle is going to KO Cotto, are you?

Nah, I'll go that he wins, but how about this? 1 week if either guy wins, 2 weeks if its a KO win. The odds are much better for you

[Mar]

It seems like only five minutes ago that people were thinking cotto would beat floyd now there are those that are actually picking foreman to beat him......man how things change. Anyway since there are some cool cotto fans here on this board i'm picking him, or at least throwing what little good luck his way i guess. I really don't see how steward can make the guy any better but i do see how foreman can bicycle and frustrate cotto. I just don't know how good foreman really is, i mean santos and cotto are on two different levels. I'd hate to see another dimitry salita type ass whoopin. At the very least i hope it lasts a bit.

[The Fightfan]

I see a complete beating for Foreman. I've seen Foreman in the past and I was not impressed. Yes he can box but if the old Cotto shows up who bangs the hell out of the body. My guess is Yuri will be a stationary target about the fifth or sixth round. Yuri doesn't have too much pop so it is not likely he will keep Cotto off of him with anything serious. I'd say Cotto by an easy KO in about nine.

[Pugilistic]

I see Cotto beating Foreman relatively easy.

Foreman has a size advantage and the better footwork but Cotto has the advantage in every other catergory imo.

I see Cotto pressing the action, controlling the pace behind his superior jab, and i see him catching Foreman with shots when he does attack coming in.

Cotto by decision or late stoppage.

[killersheep]

I think Foreman's reach and footspeed win the day for him. Cotto is going to have a hard time getting to that body at all. I like Cotto and I think he is one of generation's best boxer/punchers, but all of these tough fights have come at a cost to him, Foreman's handspeed will undoubtedly open some cuts in bad places. If at any point Cotto has to retreat and start dancing on the ropes he's done.

I fully admit Cotto could catch Foreman and put a whoopin on him, playing it out in my head though I see Foreman boxing circles around him. Cotto will probably have the judges favor which is why I went with SD. I think it will be a pretty clear 116-112, 117-111 card for Foreman in reality.

[ono]

I actually reckon he'll be cannon fodder for Cotto. He does it every year. Urkal, Gomez, Jennings and now Foreman. Don't get me wrong, Foreman is better then those 3, but i can't see him really troubling Cotto. I think Cotto either wins a UD or takes him out late on.

[Spicoli]

Maybe I'm high....or maybe I need to be but I see Foreman winning dec or even a late round tko on a cut up and out hustled Cotto.Think its a tale of career momentum in opposite directions as well as size,speed and styles.Cotto will have to pursue and focus on body.Hello head and his jab will fall short.Think as it goes he'll be one step behind a constant flowing and shifting Foreman...he needs to draw Foremen into exchanges,...yeah right.Cannot see this Cotto outboxing Foreman.Foreman doesn't mind stinking out the crowd and is a very solid boxer with sharp speed and is pretty cunning despite age...his straight shots are deceptive.I actually see Cotto cut early,as much by hands as by a Foreman head butt.Get this man a helmut.

[The Shadow]

I actually have tickets to this one. After a "boxing" tournament in my own neighborhood, with a bunch of talentless amateurs throwing hay-maker's, and not knowing what a job or body punch is, this will be a big relief. Although I vowed never to enter the new Stadium, I got a really price on tickets, and I just couldn't resist.

This is a huge step-up for Foreman, but I haven't watched many of his bouts. With that said, I'm just leaning towards Cotto: I like him, he works his arse off, and has proven to be a top caliber fighter.

Foreman: like I said, I don't know too much about him. I've seen some bouts on youtube. He seems crafty, but lacks any puncher power. He's shown to be a good defensive fighter, though. Can't believe Bob Arum compared him to Ali! Must be an ethnic thing, as they are both Jewish. Foreman is a respectable guy, and he's also good for the sport of the boxing.
That said, I'm hoping for a good competitive fight!

[:::PSL:::]

I got Cotto by a tight margin UD.