Margerito can move forward all he wants, I predict steward and cotto will have a plan consisting of solid fundamentals to break down margeritos one dimensional attack.
I want margo to win. I don't think gloves were a factor in their first fight. But I think the Cotto who fought Mayorga is just too sharp for the Margarito that fought Pac
So,you're the one the poster is referring to that will be surprised!!! Cotto has never lost a rematch !!!
Whether or not Marg cheated the first time, he knows full well that if he wins convincingly again that it'll silence many, if not the vast majority, of people that swear he cheated previously. That'll be a huge motivational boost, to further clear his name. Combined with other factors, Cotto will have a very steep challenge, altho there's also key motivation of his own. Time will tell.
same ending. if only Cottos face can hold up for the whole 12 rounds, sadly it wont. its gonna be a long night for Cotto, more so at 154. 147 is where Cottos chances are, should have moved down for the rematch. as one sided the Pac/Margarito bout was, its probably one, if not the worst beating Pac took in all of his fights.
Cotto moved around a lot in the first fight. That combined with his history of fading late and the constant assault from Margarito left him beaten and totally exhausted. If anything, effective clinching will help him more just to slow the assault and keep Margarito out of a rhythm.
I don't know, I'm not sure . . . but with steward in hand to help Cotto train if could make the difference especially now that Steward saw how Pac beat Margo.
I agree! Except that in between Margarito has been completely destroyed by Pacquiao. I wonder what he has left. His will that's for sure, his chin I guess. I can see Margarito winning the 2nd fight as he did in the 1st but there are more intangibles on both sides actually. Anyway it's gonna be an exciting fight!! Like most Cotto' fights.