Cotto's defining moment? - Page 5

HawkFan16 · 09-26-2012, 06:05 PM

When he walked over to Margarito's corner after the second fight and stared him down. That was a great moment, and something I'll remember about Cotto for a long time. I haven't been that happy to see a boxer win a fight in a long time. That revenge was very well-deserved and a long time coming.

pound · 09-26-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HawkFan16

When he walked over to Margarito's corner after the second fight and stared him down. That was a great moment, and something I'll remember about Cotto for a long time. I haven't been that happy to see a boxer win a fight in a long time. That revenge was very well-deserved and a long time coming.

avenel · 09-26-2012, 06:33 PM

was a vacant belt vs quintana my bad

avenel · 09-26-2012, 06:33 PM

him staring marg down after victory was a crazy moment

Da Boxer · 09-27-2012, 03:43 AM

His true warrior colors were defined when he went to WAR with Torres.

After Margarito II, he was redefined.

If he comes on top vs Trout and beats Canelo he is set.

hennyguzzla · 09-27-2012, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Atritionist

Hey Cotto fans just a quick question, in your opinion what was Junito's defining moment as a professional boxer?

Was it TKOing Cesar Bazan in the 11th to capture the WBC?
Maybe when he had to pick himself of the canvas and stop Torres in the 7th.
What about busting Malignaggi's jaw in MSG?
Stopping Zab Judah in the 11th was a nice fight and got him much respect.
Personally, I'm thinking the way he outboxed Mosley to a 12 round UD was his career defining moment.
But some might feel his revenge on Margo?

What do you guys think? I would really like to hear some Boricua opinions on this.

Atritionist · 09-27-2012, 12:14 PM

Well it seems like the Margarito rematch and the Mosley fight were the fights that brought him the most praise. Thanks for your input guys.

jlrivera81 · 09-27-2012, 12:21 PM

I'm sure a lot of people don't consider his fight against Quintana special, but that's one of my favorites b/c it was his first fight at 147 and Quintana was favored by many b/c of what he had just done Julio. Cotto just destroyed him. That was the last time I can remember seeing the aggressive boxer-puncher that I grew to love as a fighter. Of course, that fight wasn't his defining moment b/c Quintana wasn't a household name. Most would say it was the Mosely fight. I suppose I can see why though.

Zopilote · 09-27-2012, 12:30 PM

The Mosley win pretty much catapulted Cotto to elite status.

Atritionist · 09-27-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jlrivera81

I'm sure a lot of people don't consider his fight against Quintana special, but that's one of my favorites b/c it was his first fight at 147 and Quintana was favored by many b/c of what he had just done Julio. Cotto just destroyed him. That was the last time I can remember seeing the aggressive boxer-puncher that I grew to love as a fighter. Of course, that fight wasn't his defining moment b/c Quintana wasn't a household name. Most would say it was the Mosely fight. I suppose I can see why though.

That was a very good all Boricua war right there Rivera, no doubt. The way Cotto finished off El Indio was amazing.

Zopilote · 09-27-2012, 12:32 PM

The Quintana bout alongside the Margo rematch are my two favorite Cotto performances.

I1T2BOX · 09-27-2012, 12:45 PM

The Torres fight brought the warrior out of him.The Quintana fight removed all doubt about who was the Top Dog out of PR at the time. The Mosley fight proved his skill level and both Margo fights together are just poetic justice.

Porgeous Porge · 09-27-2012, 02:01 PM

tough to tell

the Malinaggi and Torres fights were before he hit big with the mainstream

Judah and Mosley were his big breakout fights

Margarito 1 was supposed to be his big defining moment but he lost

it took him a long time to recover to form if he even has fully

His defining moment is not perfectly clear

Its either a defeat to Margarito similar to Vitali vs Lewis, or Avenging Margarito despite both guys being seemingly past it, his losing effort to Floyd which sparked a lot of interest in many inspiring many to think he is back

id like to see how he follows up the Floyd fight, if he were to face and beat Canelo that would probably do it for me

Thatman · 09-27-2012, 02:03 PM

Shane Mosley or Margarito rematch.

PH|LLA · 09-27-2012, 02:05 PM

I don't think Cotto's ever been in a bad fight. He's the kind of fighter that makes people love boxing.

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HawkFan16 Age of Alvarez ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,139 vCash: 1000	Re: Cotto's defining moment? When he walked over to Margarito's corner after the second fight and stared him down. That was a great moment, and something I'll remember about Cotto for a long time. I haven't been that happy to see a boxer win a fight in a long time. That revenge was very well-deserved and a long time coming.
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Da Boxer Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 773 vCash: 500	Re: Cotto's defining moment? His true warrior colors were defined when he went to WAR with Torres. After Margarito II, he was redefined. If he comes on top vs Trout and beats Canelo he is set.
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09-27-2012, 12:14 PM	#67
Atritionist Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,924 vCash: 1000	Re: Cotto's defining moment? Well it seems like the Margarito rematch and the Mosley fight were the fights that brought him the most praise. Thanks for your input guys.
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09-27-2012, 12:21 PM	#68
jlrivera81 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,436 vCash: 1000	Re: Cotto's defining moment? I'm sure a lot of people don't consider his fight against Quintana special, but that's one of my favorites b/c it was his first fight at 147 and Quintana was favored by many b/c of what he had just done Julio. Cotto just destroyed him. That was the last time I can remember seeing the aggressive boxer-puncher that I grew to love as a fighter. Of course, that fight wasn't his defining moment b/c Quintana wasn't a household name. Most would say it was the Mosely fight. I suppose I can see why though.
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Zopilote Dinamita East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Middle of Nowhere Posts: 10,132 vCash: 500	Re: Cotto's defining moment? The Mosley win pretty much catapulted Cotto to elite status.
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Zopilote Dinamita East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Middle of Nowhere Posts: 10,132 vCash: 500	Re: Cotto's defining moment? The Quintana bout alongside the Margo rematch are my two favorite Cotto performances.
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09-27-2012, 12:45 PM	#72
I1T2BOX Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,909 vCash: 75	Re: Cotto's defining moment? The Torres fight brought the warrior out of him.The Quintana fight removed all doubt about who was the Top Dog out of PR at the time. The Mosley fight proved his skill level and both Margo fights together are just poetic justice.
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09-27-2012, 02:01 PM	#73
Porgeous Porge Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,271 vCash: 500	Re: Cotto's defining moment? tough to tell the Malinaggi and Torres fights were before he hit big with the mainstream Judah and Mosley were his big breakout fights Margarito 1 was supposed to be his big defining moment but he lost it took him a long time to recover to form if he even has fully His defining moment is not perfectly clear Its either a defeat to Margarito similar to Vitali vs Lewis, or Avenging Margarito despite both guys being seemingly past it, his losing effort to Floyd which sparked a lot of interest in many inspiring many to think he is back id like to see how he follows up the Floyd fight, if he were to face and beat Canelo that would probably do it for me
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Thatman No respond troll pactards ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,989 vCash: 500	Re: Cotto's defining moment? Shane Mosley or Margarito rematch.
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09-27-2012, 02:05 PM	#75
PH\|LLA ESB Junkie East Side VIP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: YUL Posts: 46,635 vCash: 5685	Re: Cotto's defining moment? I don't think Cotto's ever been in a bad fight. He's the kind of fighter that makes people love boxing.
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