Cotto Vs. Martinez

[Vitalifan4life]

Just read a story where Cotto is going to be fighting Sergio Martinez, and I can't believe this fight was made! How does everything think this fight will be, and outcome? I know this is the first time Cotto is going to fighting as a middleweight, so it will be a step-up for sure in more ways than one!

Link to Story:
Styles Clash: Miguel Cotto vs. Sergio Martinez on June 7, 2014 at MSG

[La Cucaracha]

Martinez

[g3org3]

I'm picking Martinez to really beat him up in a one sided fight

[Ant Live]

Got to admit, Cotto will fight ANYBODY!!! Wish I could get to Vegas to bet my house on Martinez. But much respect to Cotto.

BUT, If Cotto win, he could have his choice of a GIANT PAYDAY.
1. Floyd
2. Canelo

[Rantcatrat]

This is the best fight on the horizon.

[Ron Swanson]

I see it as two guys trying to take advantage of each other.

Cotto thinks Sergio is broke down. He has been injured plenty, has he healed?

Sergio thinks Cotto is a payday that has no business at 160 and he's right I assume.

I don't expect it to come down to injuries. I think if Sergio is 80% of what he used to be his size, speed and southpaw approach takes Cotto out. Cotto doesn't dodge punches, he counts on a high guard to block. It's vulnerable up the middle slightly to the uppercut when he gets too far over his lead foot and to a left cross simply by body positioning.

If Sergio isn't completely broken this will be a terrible matchup for Cotto

[Spicoli]

I think Martinez is going to retire Cotto. Don't think he has the physicality or mobility to tax whatever 'wear and tear' Martinez has enough to beat him. He'll be in his wheel house. Come the late rounds his face will resemble a giant vat of ravioli being thrown through a wood chipper.

[imp]

Cottos face will be a mess like always. But, he is getting the paydays.

[Rantcatrat]

Part of the reason why this fight is attractive now is because how poor Sergio Martinez looked in his last fight and how explosive Cotto looked in his. If they had met at 154 when Martinez first called him out three years or so ago, I would have highly favored Sergio Martinez, but now, considering how vulnerable Sergio Martinez looked last time out, and the fact that he's 39 and coming off a long lay off and taxing surgeries, I'm not so sure. This is also Freddie Roach's second shot at Martinez. He might have figured a few things out about the Argentine. Moreover, it will be held on the eve of the Puerto Rican day parade in front of wild Cotto fans in New York. It won't matter to Sergio but it could make a difference to Cotto. Ultimately, there is a part of me that thinks Cotto might be catching Martinez at the right time.

Both these guys have undeniable heart and are blood-and-guts warriors. They also operate on a high skill level. It has all the makings of a tremendous event.

[Hulk]

Part of the reason why this fight is attractive now is because how poor Sergio Martinez looked in his last fight and how explosive Cotto looked in his. If they had met at 154 when Martinez first called him out three years or so ago, I would have highly favored Sergio Martinez, but now, considering how vulnerable Sergio Martinez looked last time out, and the fact that he's 39 and coming off a long lay off and taxing surgeries, I'm not so sure. This is also Freddie Roach's second shot at Martinez. He might have figured a few things out about the Argentine. Moreover, it will be held on the eve of the Puerto Rican day parade in front of wild Cotto fans in New York. It won't matter to Sergio but it could make a difference to Cotto. Ultimately, there is a part of me that thinks Cotto might be catching Martinez at the right time.

Both these guys have undeniable heart and are blood-and-guts warriors. They also operate on a high skill level. It has all the makings of a tremendous event.

Very well said. It's an exciting event and one to really look forward to.

Is it OFFICIAL tho? They were dicking around for a while.

[FinitoElDinamita]

Exactly. Why are u guys acting like cotto is fearless? This is a calculated move against a vulnerable champ who is coming off of a long layoff with multiple knee surgeries..

[TitoFan]

Exactly. Why are u guys acting like cotto is fearless? This is a calculated move against a vulnerable champ who is coming off of a long layoff with multiple knee surgeries..

[TitoFan]

Got to admit, Cotto will fight ANYBODY!!! Wish I could get to Vegas to bet my house on Martinez. But much respect to Cotto.

BUT, If Cotto win, he could have his choice of a GIANT PAYDAY.
1. Floyd
2. Canelo

If Cotto wins, Canelo is a big step down.
Did I say "big"?
It's a HUGE step down.

[FinitoElDinamita]

Got to admit, Cotto will fight ANYBODY!!! Wish I could get to Vegas to bet my house on Martinez. But much respect to Cotto.

BUT, If Cotto win, he could have his choice of a GIANT PAYDAY.
1. Floyd
2. Canelo

If Cotto wins, Canelo is a big step down.
Did I say "big"?
It's a HUGE step down.

Negative.. canelo is young, hungry, and healthy so he's actually a step up....

[IamInuit]

This cracks me up. Cotto is either going to get a beat down or he's taking advantage of a weak champion who should Cotto win will be relegated to shot before Cotto's post fight interview. How convenient.