Better Resume - Cotto vs Margarito?

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  1. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Who has the better wins, the better performances, and all around resume? Both have been in this game a long time and are linked to eachother.


    Discuss.
     
    turbotime, Jul 18, 2012
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  2. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Cotto: Mosley, Judah, Foreman, Mayorga, Malignaggi, Margarito, Clottey

    Margarito: Martinez, Cotto, Lewis, Johnson, Cintron, Kyvelos, Clottey, Diaz
     
    turbotime, Jul 18, 2012
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  3. 1_man_army

    1_man_army The Knockout King Full Member

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    It's a tough call, it basically boils down to how much credit you give Margarito for the victory over Sergio.
     
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  4. Donovan

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    Martinez had only been boxing for around 4 or 5 years when Margo beat him, so while that seems like a huge win, it wasn't. After that, every name on Cotto's list trumps every name on Margo's, other than Clottey.
     
    Donovan, Jul 18, 2012
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  5. Doc

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    It doesn't matter.. its still a big win. and Yes it makes his resume much better to have a Martinez in his resume, don't forget both were young not just Martinez...


    Margo has the better resume. But It's close.
     
    Doc, Jul 18, 2012
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  6. Boxalot

    Boxalot Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Definitely Cotto imo.

    I don't think you can give Tony alot of credit for the Martinez win because Sergio was a kid who barely knew anything about the sport. He certainly wasn't anywhere near the fighter he is now.
     
    Boxalot, Jul 18, 2012
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  7. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Good points. Cotto beat a lot of good fighters at 140 as well....and Bailey who is now a champ at 147,, Cotto waxed in a few rounds.

    it's close, but the edge is to Cotto (The Mosley win was a big one)
     
    turbotime, Jul 18, 2012
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  8. forreal

    forreal Chin doctor Full Member

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    Cotto.

    Margarito entire legacy is doubtful
     
    forreal, Jul 18, 2012
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  9. weegriffin

    weegriffin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Martinez didn't become a top fighter until atleast 5 years after the Margarito fight, he took up boxing late and has improved since then.

    Plus the whole what fights was he cheating in would always make me not want to rate his resume.
     
    weegriffin, Jul 18, 2012
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  10. Doc

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    It's close.. and Cotto edging it doesn't bother me.
     
    Doc, Jul 18, 2012
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  11. VivaNazVegas

    VivaNazVegas Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Every win Margarito has had before 2009 is void because he was obviously cheating.
    Cotto has the better resume
     
    VivaNazVegas, Jul 18, 2012
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  12. Blackness

    Blackness Danny Garcia Beat You... Full Member

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    That win was before Sergio found out about PEDs and was reborn at 36 yrs old.

    Don't leave out the plaster wraps now... :rasta
     
    Blackness, Jul 18, 2012
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  13. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Was The Martinez fight his first loss??
    If so that would give Maragrito Cotto's scalp, Cintron's scalp & Martinez.

    Margarito beat both versions of Kermit.
    The up & comer & the hyped Manny Steward version.
    (Who HBO did a story for before the fight in expectations to run with him)

    Margarito beat a Better version of Clottey.
     
    Hatesrats, Jul 18, 2012
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  14. Blackness

    Blackness Danny Garcia Beat You... Full Member

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    AHAHAHAHAHA!


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    Yo, check the wrap > :hi:
     
    Blackness, Jul 18, 2012
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  15. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Facts about plaster:

    *gives you elite stamina
    *gives you a terrific uppercut
    *teaches you to be a committed body-puncher
    *gives you a cast iron jaw
    *keeps you in great conditioning
    *ensures mental toughness with a high pain threshold, and unwillingness to yield no matter the odds or difficulties



    Anyway, I voted Cotto, but it's not based in bias.
     
    Boxed Ears, Jul 18, 2012
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