Quote Originally Posted by gest12645 View Post
Quote Originally Posted by Pugilistic View Post
I can't see how you have Martinez as a fighter to avoid but not Williams.

History has shown us that high output durable fighters cause Cotto hell where on the other hand, Cotto has shown time and time again that he can handle movers. Obviously Martinez is a big step up for Cotto as far as movers are concerned but he certainly has a better chance against Martinez than Williams.

I'd give Cotto a slight chance against Martinez and no chance against Williams.
how is that? Didn't Quintana school Williams in the first fight? So how does a caliber fighter of Cotto, no chance against Williams. I'm not saying he'd win but he'd have a big chance. And as for Martinez , I believe he's a better fighter than Williams.
Cotto doesn't have the movement that Quintana has, and he isn't as rangy plus he is easier to hit.

Quintana didn't school Williams either, he outboxed him clearly but schooling is Hopkins - Pavlik, Pacquiao - DLH, Mosley - Margarito, etc. People tend to use the "schooling" line abit too lightly lol.

I think Williams performance against Quintana the first time was based on Williams taking him lightly. We all seen what happened when Williams came prepared the second time.

I suppose no chance is a bit harsh on Cotto but given the style and size (15 inch reach advantage ) Williams has, Cotto chances don't look good.

You may think Martinez is the better fighter but there's no denying based on styles that Cotto has the better chance against Martinez than Williams.