Quote Originally Posted by Tam Seddon View Post
Pacs a lot better than Mayorga though , Mayorga won't be capable of a performance that manny was able to deliver! Margarito imo had loaded gloves and his face was in a real bad way after the fight. Margarito hasn't demonstrated power since then it's a tough call. I personally think margarito would beat Mayorga as well! Mayorga is well past it and he wont be able to rally a strong performance against cotto
Well, of their common opponents you have to say that Mayorgas performance was far better against Shane and Margarito was a hell of a lot more active before hand than Ricardo. Margarito isnt a puncher, what stopped Cotto was Margaritos strength, he could take everything Cotto had and keep coming forward punching.

They may well have had loaded gloves or been a superior boxer to Mayorga but regardless, the damage is done. Hes taken those 2 beatings and has had a few hard fights besides those as well. Cotto is going to find it very difficult to enjoy being in the boxing ring when he is again in with someone who can absorb his shots and throw the hardest hes ever felt.

Im not saying Cotto is physically unable to compete at a high level any more, just that anyone strong who can take what Cotto dishes out and give it right back is going to beat him.