I see a decision for either fighters, Pac will set a furious pace, Cotto better not gas mid to late rounds because Pac will finish him. I like both fighters
if mosley, clottey, and cheating ass margarito couldn't KO him, there is no way pac is going to. Cotto wins by stoppage.
If Margarito couldn't KO Cotto with bricks, I highly doubt Manny will. Manny's body is going to be torn up, I feel bad for him that his management is getting him involved in something that could end his career at the upper echelon.
to the beat down cotto will recieve....it will be remeniscent of david diaz.....cotto has ONLY one chance, be a skilled counter-puncher, which he is underrated at......but cotto loves to come forward and be the agressor it will be his downfall.....he is not the skilled boxer of marquez, and he doesnt have the sense of a morales to make manny pay...... cotto=david diaz 2, just cotto does hit manny a few times
im sick of roachs name...i like the guy, but no trainer has ever been so quoted than on these boards...you would think the guy is pacs manager and promoter
Going with Cotto here in this one, I agree with Roach that Manny speed is the key but as the fight goes further and the body shots take their toll, Manny is going to find out he should have taken the fight at 140 with Mosley rather than this one.
You do realise margarito beat cotto onto his knees? Mosley had him backpeddaling in the last few rounds. Roach knows that in terms of skill level which more often than not wins a fight manny is far ahead of cotto. Cotto needs to an intelligent fight picking his spots because he does have very good power, but if he fights the way he normally does being an aggresive pressure fighter he will get hurt.
:good I really like Pac. He has a good story and is good for boxing. But he will get beat the **** up against Cotto.
Whats all this about Manny's speed... The guy has been hit and even cut in fights... Marquez didnt have trouble finding him at all after adapting through the fight. Last time I check Miguel could use the ring pretty well and I don't think Marquez speed is incredible, so Cotto will be connecting some beautiful shots... So how will Manny speed play into effect with guy who's timing is at it's best, just like Mosley and Judah said... They were surprise with Cotto's timing and even speed. :good
Here we go again. Another elitist who thinks he knows everything about boxing. Again, your opinion doesn't matter. Go away.
Actually I read Roach say that Gerry had a chance to beat JuanMa but he never gave a prediction like that. He knew JuanMa was bigger and very good.