And im pretty confident in saying that after last night. He has all the physical tools over Cotto at this point. Speed Power Size. I think it would be a good tactical fight as they are both boxer punchers. Cotto would have his moments but I think Canelo would win a clear decision here. discuss esb
It would be a competitive fight and awesome... Can he pull off the win? Yes. It would be very hard... and would cement him as one of the best. I think Canelo would take it late TKO or by UD. Cotto would try and box... and might be a little more experienced in the boxing game so I can also see a Cotto UD. Two big body punchers... and similar styles... I Favor CANELO...
I'd like to see him fight a Cintron or Angulo before Cotto. Cotto has alot of experience, and Steward will have him boxing in this fight. I think Alvarez needs a little more seasoning, IMO. And Arum will never allow Cotto to fight Alvarez, so...
Definitely... Not time for cotto yet... I think he should fight Angulo/ Bundrage/Mayorga/Mosely then move up to bigger thing like cotto/cintron/williams in 2012... after that PAC and May and Ortiz may be around I still think CANELO just needs a couple more competitive fight to learn and then he will be ready for the big time, although if he were to be fed to the elite, I think he would do good enough now.. He is very experienced and patient for his age showing great skills for a young guy.
Doubt it. If you guys think Cotto is a Shot Baldomir, a Welterweight Hatton or a poor Ryan Rhodes, you're sadly mistaken.
Both promoters would be reluctant at the present time. Maybe down the road like 2012 GBP can slowly build canelo into a big super star with mayorga next. Cotto has a big $$$ maker in redemption COTTO/MARGO which Arum would not ruin.
Man fought Ryan Rhodes guys! Canelo got skills but is little too green right now for Cotto IMO, would be competitive but cotto takes it UD
The question you need to ask is 'would m hatton and rhodes get that far with cotto' I would say definately not. Canelo is good , but has yet to face someone of Cotto's level. 18 months time he will be a monster.
I agree that Alvarez has several physical advantages over Cotto but Steward is the X factor here. Despite being very mature for his age, Canelo simply doesn't have the seasoning or composure(yet) to manage a 12 round fight againt an opponent of Miguel Cotto's stature. Cotto TKO 11.