Cotto gives insight into tactics, Floyd talks preparation, with JMM on Golpe A Golpe

Bogotazo · 05-05-2012, 12:40 AM

The link to both videos is here. The Floyd interview is done in both Spanish and English with their bilingual broadcaster, and the Cotto interview in Spanish is there as well. Miguel talks about a few things-legacy, career, etc.-but I translated the most relevant boxing-related points here.

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JMM: What did you focus on most in this preparation for confronting Mayweather?

Cotto: We’ve focused on everything, on everything…we’ve seen Mayweather to be very gifted…but not a Mayweather that’s really mean, who likes to fight. As we would say in Puerto Rico, he’s a coward with ability. His abilities have brought him to triumph, have allowed him to surpass the rest, but I have my abilities, and beyond my abilities, I’ve had the work of sacrificing myself in the gym, and in the moment that his abilities abandon him, my work and my sacrifice will lift me to victory.

Announcer Dude: Miguel, I’ve wanted to ask you: We imagine a strategic, calculated fight tomorrow based on the styles. We’ve never seen a boring fight from Miguel Cotto, but Floyd Mayweather, with his boxing based in his legs and backwards motion, could complicate things. How do you, Miguel Cotto, truly imagine the fight?

Cotto: No, I don’t know. If he stays planted in the middle of the ring, it will make my fight easier. If he decides to move, the ring has its dimensions; in any of its sides, he’ll have to deal with a corner at each end. We’ve worked to perfection, in every moment moving towards the corner, how to work him, how to avoid falling into his game, and how to put it in practice as we’ve done for so many weeks in Orlando, with such fervency, here in Las Vegas, we won’t have any reason to lose.

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WAR COTTO!!!

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Bogotazo · 05-05-2012, 01:11 AM

Oh, you're welcome.

ricardinho · 05-05-2012, 01:30 AM

I think Miguel is going to let it all hand out in this fight. He is going to apply smart pressure and force him to fight and step out of his comfort zone. The way Miguel spoke in that interview he came off as focused and willing to sacrifice to win. I still think Floyd is the favorite but I expect Cotto to look good in the fight.

Bogotazo · 05-05-2012, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ricardinho

I think Miguel is going to let it all hand out in this fight. He is going to apply smart pressure and force him to fight and step out of his comfort zone. The way Miguel spoke in that interview he came off as focused and willing to sacrifice to win. I still think Floyd is the favorite but I expect Cotto to look good in the fight.

Just as I see it

thawk888 · 05-05-2012, 01:34 AM

First off, thanks Bogo.

Second:

Awww man. Cotto actually does have that mentality that Mayweather is "a coward w/ skills".

I was hoping that was hyperbole. Stupid mind state IMO.

canucks9314 · 05-05-2012, 01:34 AM

jmm a g

canucks9314 · 05-05-2012, 01:35 AM

ty for this btw

Hotsauce · 05-05-2012, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thawk888

First off, thanks Bogo.

Second:

Awww man. Cotto actually does have that mentality that Mayweather is "a coward w/ skills".

I was hoping that was hyperbole. Stupid mind state IMO.

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Gander Tasco · 05-05-2012, 01:37 AM

good stuff. sounds like Cotto has the right gameplan going in.

canucks9314 · 05-05-2012, 01:38 AM

I hate how secretive Floyd is about discussing his tactics.

ricardinho · 05-05-2012, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogotazo

Just as I see it

I Love how Cotto says if Floyd run's that wherever he goes there will be a corner closeby!

canucks9314 · 05-05-2012, 01:38 AM

I think Cotto thinks Floyd is gonna run.

thawk888 · 05-05-2012, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotsauce

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Easier night for Mayweather then.

ricardinho · 05-05-2012, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucks9314

I think Cotto thinks Floyd is gonna run.

Cotto has a solid body attack if he can establish it I am certain that Floyd will run.

Bogotazo · 05-05-2012, 01:43 AM

Now you guys are all really welcome

Quote:

Originally Posted by thawk888

First off, thanks Bogo.

Second:

Awww man. Cotto actually does have that mentality that Mayweather is "a coward w/ skills".

I was hoping that was hyperbole. Stupid mind state IMO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucks9314

I think Cotto thinks Floyd is gonna run.

He might, but don't forget that in previous interviews this week, he said "I'm prepared for whatever he's going to do to me, whether he runs, or pressures me." His words and the drills they've been doing suggest that they know Floyd is absolutely capable of being the aggressor.

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Bogotazo Amateur East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Posts: 17,604 vCash: 0	Cotto gives insight into tactics, Floyd talks preparation, with JMM on Golpe A Golpe The link to both videos is here. The Floyd interview is done in both Spanish and English with their bilingual broadcaster, and the Cotto interview in Spanish is there as well. Miguel talks about a few things-legacy, career, etc.-but I translated the most relevant boxing-related points here. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] JMM: What did you focus on most in this preparation for confronting Mayweather? Cotto: We’ve focused on everything, on everything…we’ve seen Mayweather to be very gifted…but not a Mayweather that’s really mean, who likes to fight. As we would say in Puerto Rico, he’s a coward with ability. His abilities have brought him to triumph, have allowed him to surpass the rest, but I have my abilities, and beyond my abilities, I’ve had the work of sacrificing myself in the gym, and in the moment that his abilities abandon him, my work and my sacrifice will lift me to victory. Announcer Dude: Miguel, I’ve wanted to ask you: We imagine a strategic, calculated fight tomorrow based on the styles. We’ve never seen a boring fight from Miguel Cotto, but Floyd Mayweather, with his boxing based in his legs and backwards motion, could complicate things. How do you, Miguel Cotto, truly imagine the fight? Cotto: No, I don’t know. If he stays planted in the middle of the ring, it will make my fight easier. If he decides to move, the ring has its dimensions; in any of its sides, he’ll have to deal with a corner at each end. We’ve worked to perfection, in every moment moving towards the corner, how to work him, how to avoid falling into his game, and how to put it in practice as we’ve done for so many weeks in Orlando, with such fervency, here in Las Vegas, we won’t have any reason to lose. --- WAR COTTO!!! http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/...img_9216-b.jpg
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Bogotazo Amateur East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Posts: 17,604 vCash: 0	Re: Cotto gives insight into tactics, Floyd talks preparation, with JMM on Golpe A Go Oh, you're welcome.
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ricardinho Champion East Side Guru Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,452 vCash: 328	Re: Cotto gives insight into tactics, Floyd talks preparation, with JMM on Golpe A Go I think Miguel is going to let it all hand out in this fight. He is going to apply smart pressure and force him to fight and step out of his comfort zone. The way Miguel spoke in that interview he came off as focused and willing to sacrifice to win. I still think Floyd is the favorite but I expect Cotto to look good in the fight.
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thawk888 Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northeastern United States Posts: 9,474 vCash: 500	Re: Cotto gives insight into tactics, Floyd talks preparation, with JMM on Golpe A Go First off, thanks Bogo. Second: Awww man. Cotto actually does have that mentality that Mayweather is "a coward w/ skills". I was hoping that was hyperbole. Stupid mind state IMO.
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canucks9314 Iron Chinned ATG Warrior East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 5,174 vCash: 0	Re: Cotto gives insight into tactics, Floyd talks preparation, with JMM on Golpe A Go ty for this btw
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Gander Tasco Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 9,773 vCash: 500	Re: Cotto gives insight into tactics, Floyd talks preparation, with JMM on Golpe A Go good stuff. sounds like Cotto has the right gameplan going in.
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canucks9314 Iron Chinned ATG Warrior East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 5,174 vCash: 0	Re: Cotto gives insight into tactics, Floyd talks preparation, with JMM on Golpe A Go I hate how secretive Floyd is about discussing his tactics.
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