Cotto vs Ryan at 143

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Mike_b, Apr 20, 2024.


  1. Mike_b

    Mike_b Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Man Cotto is my all time favorite but Ryan impressed me a gazillion times.

    Cotto pre Margarito was a straight up beast. He still carried that greatness into the second part of his career.

    While Ryan just seems to have heavier hands, his physique is athletically built, big chest . Cotto was strong and was a brawling bully who could box, but Ryan has a nice counter left hook that he'd have to watch out for.

    I doubt Cotto would do as much clinching, just not his style. Fast , elegant, brolic, extreme pressure, big left hook for Cotto, high energy, resilience, huge heart, smarts, affective aggression, violent, ... Would he be able to beat Ryan at a catchweight between junior and welter?... With all Ryan's gifts, who takes this one?
     
  2. John Robin

    John Robin New Member Full Member

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    Cotto, too much class.
     
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  3. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King

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    Ryan ain't ready for Cotto.
     
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  4. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  5. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    I’d make Cotto a pretty heavy favorite
     
  6. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cotto would hurt him badly.