For the neutral.Cotto or Margarito....????

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Taffyy, May 9, 2008.


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  1. Taffyy

    Taffyy Active Member Full Member

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    Im a big fan of both fighters as to me they personify what hte game is about , Dont get me wrong I admire the technical abilty of Floyd & he is without doubt the best "boxer" of my era but there is something in the approach of both Cotto & Marg that really appeals to me , I am from a rough old council estate & although I appreciate the purity of a technician there is something inside me that loves the "fight" element of boxing that boxers like the aforementioned bring..........
    As for the result , although I really like Margs hammer & tongs approach , I would slightly favour Cotto as in his last few fights he has shown great boxing skills (Mosely especially) but we know he can take it to the trenches..................:good
    Then again Miguel has shown he can be rattled (Judah) so this has the making of a real blood & guts special...........
    Im a welshman & a world away from the 2 cultures in question but as a boxing fan who cant be looking forward to this as a potential classic....
    Taff
     
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  2. tays001

    tays001 ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    i got cotto.
     
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  3. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Cotto's jab, speed, and superior footmovement will carry him through victory. Margarito has a chance w/ his relentless style, his high workrate, his ability to punch to the body with both hands, his right uppercut, and his chin.

    The fact that Cotto is the superior boxer and has faster hands and feet will give him the overall edge.

    I would just wish that Cotto elects to box and move rather than trade.

    It is a true test of Cotto's will, chin, edurance, and heart ...

    If he keeps the jab in Margarito's face then he's going to win easily ... Margarito is an straight up fighter who doesn't move his head or shoulders and doesn't use angles.
     
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  4. ganchozurdo

    ganchozurdo Active Member Full Member

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    cotto tko 9-11
     
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  5. 41fever

    41fever Boxing Addict Full Member

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    WAR

    MArg by stoppage
     
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  6. maracho

    maracho Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wow I dont know but will be one of the better mega fights. If it goes the distance I think Cotto will win by a tad but if there is a KO I dont think it will be against Margarito
     
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  7. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    I agree that if it became a war that Margarito would have the edge, but I don't see this being a war.
     
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  8. CJLightweight

    CJLightweight Lightweight Kingpin Full Member

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    i also love both fighters, both are my favorites. It is hard to pick one over the other but i think cotto wins if it goes the distance. Margo has a possibility of a knockout as we all knew about cotto's chin.

    Margo is tough so i doubt it that cotto stops him but perhaps wear him down with body shots to a possible late TKO.
     
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  9. CJLightweight

    CJLightweight Lightweight Kingpin Full Member

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    yep i think cotto would box...he knows margo would hurt him. If this goes the distance i see something similar scores as the mosley fight
     
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  10. TheGreat

    TheGreat Boxing Junkie banned

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    I like Cotto in this fight, he is faster, more skilled and has been in with better fighters.
     
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  11. cdvandy

    cdvandy I'm Not Afraid Full Member

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    I like Cotto and I hope he wins. Margarito to me fights like an amateur, he has horrible defense and swings his punches wildly. I don't even know how he has fans honestly. It's people like him and Kimbo Slice in MMA that make people think any hard hitting guy off the street can come in and dominate combat sports. Hopefully Cotto shows it actually takes skill to win in boxing.
     
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  12. fitzgeraldz

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    Why would Cotto abandon his skills?
     
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  13. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Margarito. Both can crack, but Antonio's got the better whiskers by a longshot. I look for him to stop Cotto in the later rounds.
     
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  14. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    I'm far from neutral, but Cotto all day. :yep
     
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  15. sk3000

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    awesome thread cotto might taste defeat in this one
     
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