Josh Taylor vs Miguel Cotto

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Cotto vs Taylor

  1. Taylor

    9 vote(s)
    22.5%

  2. Cotto

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    77.5%
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  1. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Who takes this fight?

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    RJJFan, Jul 6, 2021
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    gollumsluvslave Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At his best I think Miguel is a step too far for Josh, Cotto is a tremendous body puncher, and if Josh has any physical weaknesses it would be bodyshots.

    I think it would be closer at 140, but at 147 until Josh has fought there and we see how he handles it, it's got to be Miguel.
     
    gollumsluvslave, Jul 6, 2021
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  3. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I give the edge to Cotto at 140.
     
    Reg, Jul 6, 2021
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  4. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    At the same time, Miguel is open for the uppercut, which Josh excels at.
     
    RJJFan, Jul 6, 2021
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  5. Caper

    Caper How about a fair shake? banned Full Member

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    Cracking fight, Miguel at his peak was a powerhouse with beautiful technique at 140 and even looked like an above average power puncher at 147lb. I remember when he dropped Clottey with a damn jab.
     
    Caper, Jul 6, 2021
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  6. Thanos

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    Cotto stops him at 140
     
    Thanos, Jul 6, 2021
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    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Cotto. Would get the nod
    But it would be a damn good fight.
    Bloody war.
     
    Hanz Cholo, Jul 6, 2021
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    dangerousity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Cotto by stoppage. How will Taylor even stop Cotto? Cotto was out boxing Canelo and it was the size difference that beat him. Giving Pac a hard time the first 4 rounds. Gave Floyd one of his toughest fights. Destroyed Martinez. Took shots from Mosley, I doubt Taylor hurts him.

    Cotto beats him any way he likes.
     
    dangerousity, Jul 6, 2021
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  9. Mitch87

    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would go for a Taylor points win.
     
    Mitch87, Jul 6, 2021
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    JOKER Froat rike butterfry, sting rike MFER! banned Full Member

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    Cotto by KO.
     
    JOKER, Jul 6, 2021
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    Stiff Jab Despiser of Super-Middleweights Full Member

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    I surprise myself by saying Taylor, but I remember that Cotto was rather 'chinny' at 140, which I presume is where they would hypothetically meet.
     
    Stiff Jab, Jul 6, 2021
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  12. RJJFan

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    Both times he was wobbled at 140 was against southpaws.
     
    RJJFan, Jul 6, 2021
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  13. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Cotto is my favourite fighter along with James Toney.

    Stylistically Cotto is a nightmare for anyone 140lbs any point in history.
     
    UniversalPart, Jul 6, 2021
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    I think so to but let’s see what more JT does.
     
    African Cobra, Jul 6, 2021
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    Cotto probably but if Taylor impresses highly at 147 I'll come back to this
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Dec 17, 2021
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