Official Cotto VS Foreman POLL and discussion thread!

[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.

[Jesse James]

Me thinks Cotto will win by stoppage. He's the better fighter. Too much is being made of Cotto's past defeats. The fight with Manny was very competitive until he got caught in the 4th round. Yuri's a good fighter, but he ain't Manny. Not even close.

[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!

[amat]

Cotto has this in the bag imo.

Foreman I think is being overrated. He's definitely a good lateral mover for sure but the only reason he does that is because he isn't consistent with his punches for 12 rounds. He's like a slower yet more technically sound Sergio Martinez, only thing is he's not as flashy either and Cotto is going to put the pressure on him for 3 minutes of every round. If he can move forward behind the jab, show he still has quick feet and can instinctively cut off the ring, Foreman is inviting to combinations and trading. It's a better style matchup then some might think. When they exchange, Cotto's shots will be louder and carry more force then Foreman's.

Cotto isn't done, this whole not making 147 thing will be good for him.

[djcione]

You have to go with Cotto here, unless his legs are shot and he's totally done. Foreman can't hit, and we don't know if he can take a punch since he's been fed a lot of D to C+ fighters.

Could be an interesting and short fight if Cotto has the legs to catch up with him. He should be able to walk through his punches, so my gut feel is a 4th round stoppage of the Israeli.

[boxingbantz]

Stuck money on a Cotto win between rounds 7-9 and 10-12. £10 on each.

[El Kabong]

I think Cotto will wear down Yuri....I like both fighters, but Miguel is tough, he's strong, and I don't think Miguel is that far gone or Yuri has the skill set to really capitalize on Miguel's faults

[killersheep]

This is actually a really good fight, at least good enough to have this topic stickied.................

Any mods around? Bueller, Bueller........................

[Hulk]

Cotto by stoppage.

Miguel Cotto is the better fighter in every aspect.

Foreman won't be able to keep him off of him.

[paddy448]

theres to many ifs and buts in this fight for me to pick a winner.

like how will the step up in weight effect cotto ?


what does cotto have left after a series of tough fights ?


what has steward done for cotto ?


these questions will be answered once the bell rings. if cotto still has some form i expect him to come thru with a descision win, but i think foreman gives him real problems(style wise) on the way. who nos.





job biscuit (do u like fishdicks ? kanye west does)

[Spicoli]

This is actually a really good fight, at least good enough to have this topic stickied.................

Any mods around? Bueller, Bueller........................

Secong that....um hellllo royal Mods

[:::PSL:::]

I got Cotto by a tight margin UD.

[CFH]

This is actually a really good fight, at least good enough to have this topic stickied.................

Any mods around? Bueller, Bueller........................

The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Yes, that was a come-on.

[boxingbantz]

Any decent streams?

Still can't believe this fight isn't being shown in the UK.

[No Contest]

Foreman will probably cut. If Foreman doesnt get rocked I think he may take the fight.