Best sparring partner for COTTO to prepare for PACQUIAO?

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  1. fatdrunkenslob

    fatdrunkenslob Well-Known Member Full Member

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    We know Pac will be using his regular guys plus new arrival Urbano Antillon to prepare for Cotto. They should probably look into using Sebastian Lujan who looks like Miguel's twin brother while they are at it.

    Which fighter can best replicate Pac's style? Discuss.
     
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  2. pngo

    pngo #1Contender Full Member

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    Ivan imo would be the best choice for obvious reasons.
     
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  3. Mr. V.I.P.

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    He won't spar calderon. Judah would wreck his confidence. Valero is the only one left and hits to hard for him to be honest. Some top amateurs would be better suited for the in and out style pac will bring.
     
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  4. MagnaNasakki

    MagnaNasakki Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Judah doesn't simulate Pacquiao all that well. Besides, Cotto already beat the ever loving hell out of him.

    I think Valero is a good partner. He's a lightweight, likely doesn't hit any harder than guys like Shane Mosley, and throws his left hand like Pacquiao does, just slower.
     
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  5. VARG

    VARG Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's already recruited Ivan for sparring...
     
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  6. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    Valero is a good choice on a basic level. He has that in-out southpaw thing going on, with a certain explosiveness.

    It's not exact, but as good as you're going to get in replicating a fairly unique fighter.
     
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  7. BlueApollo

    BlueApollo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'd go a little off of the beaten path and suggest he get one or more of Manny's old sparring partners at the Wild Card. Even if they don't have his frame or abilities, they have seen his style more up close and personal than someone like Calderon.
     
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  8. DeanoFlash

    DeanoFlash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm sorry but WTF Ivan Calderon????????? that just makes no sense to me. The guy is 5 foot nothing and like 100lbs.


    Anyways Valero is a great choice. He doesn't have the handspeed, probably not the quickness or movement, but he's got the power. He'd be a good guy to tap in there.
     
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  9. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    I thought the same :lol:
     
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  10. Hatesrats

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

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    **** it why not JuanMa?
     
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  11. superchile

    superchile Well-Known Member Full Member

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    valero ,judha will prabobly quit even in sparring
     
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  12. aztec1

    aztec1 UNDERDOG Full Member

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    Why not gamboa...
     
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  13. caneman

    caneman 100% AllNatural Xylocaine Full Member

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    Any 2 light welterweights sparring with Cotto at the same time. That's what it's going to feel like. :smoke
     
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  14. fatdrunkenslob

    fatdrunkenslob Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Zab probably still has nightmares about getting his nuts crushed by Cotto so chances are pretty slim he'll agree to spar the guy.
     
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  15. odejes

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    gamboa seems good,
     
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