chavez jr will have a huge size advantage over Cotto

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  1. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    these will be like pacquiao vs margarito size differences on fightnight, chavez weighs 180 I think Cotto will weigh near 160 and chavez will also be a lot taller, the extra weight might slow cotto down as well while he is already slightly past prime. Chavez will be coming with work to the body and uppercuts on the other hand he is open to a left hook and cotto is definitely skilled enough.
    i dont like this fight for him though, he is way too small to be fighting at middleweight, cotto should fight cintron at 154 or ortiz at 147.
    Could it be that Arum is throwing him for the wolves in order to build a new star? If cotto pulls it off people will discredit him by saying chavez is a hypejob but still fighting at 160 with those disadvantages deserves respect, especially if he wins.
     
  2. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    The skill difference will be just as great. Chavez Jr. does not know how to effectively use his size; he's not a sharp, sophisticated swarmer. He's a clumsy fighter who neglects his height and trades on the inside, relying on his volume and chin. Cotto will use his jab, footwork, superior accuracy, defense, ring IQ, and combination punching to keep him honest and at distance. Fun fight, but Cotto is too good for him. I know it. He can pull it off and it would be a good accomplishment, as he will be in great condition to push forward.
     
  3. RustBelt

    RustBelt The Pride Of Youngstown Full Member

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    Its doesnt matter about the size! IN THIS FIGHT!!!

    Ya Happy!
     
  4. unloco

    unloco Boxing Addict banned

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    then lets see kelly fight at cruiser
     
  5. RustBelt

    RustBelt The Pride Of Youngstown Full Member

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    YEA RIGHT. Im sayin for Cotto- Chavez, sorry I should have said it that way!
     
  6. MrGlass

    MrGlass Active Member Full Member

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    When's Cotto fighting Vitali?
     
  7. Royal-T-Bag

    Royal-T-Bag Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Cotto will wilt to the pressure.
     
  8. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    I hope so, im just worried that it will be like margarito again where the pressure is too much, and that the fight will take a lot out of cotto win or lose.
     
  9. unloco

    unloco Boxing Addict banned

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    GOOD FIGHT , VITALI MAY SCORE A QUICK FLASH KNOCKDOWN BUT THEN I EXPECT COTTO TO WEAR HIM DOWN WITH A SUSTAINED BODY ATTACK , ENDING IN A COTTO TKO 6 OR LESS :good
     
  10. unloco

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    its cool brotha
     
  11. RustBelt

    RustBelt The Pride Of Youngstown Full Member

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    This fight is only good for COTTO. Why you Say??

    Typical Fight fans who dont know what they are taking about will Say this if Chavez Wins

    " Cotto was too small"

    If Cotto Wins He gets a Belt! And Everyone will Call Chavez a Bum!
     
  12. ocelot

    ocelot Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How the hell does Jr. make 160?
     
  13. gooners!!

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    At first glance, it does appear it could be somewhat tricky for Cotto.

    Two things that would worry me for Cotto, that Chavez seems to have a good chin, is consistent with his offense, as he seems to have the stamina to maintain a good pace, where as Cotto seems unable to maintain a good pace (N'Dou, Mosley, Margarito). Cotto doesn't carry that much power either imo, he's a good to decent puncher dont get me wrong, but he's not a particularly big puncher imo, and with Chavez having shown a good chin in the past, coming down from near 175, Cotto might find it difficult to hurt him, although I dare say he could hurt him to the body.

    Its probably worth pointing out, that Chavez seems to get hit quite a lot with left hooks imo, and Cotto's power hand is the left, as he's a converted lefty if I recall.

    We saw what happened when Margo took Cotto's best shots, got inside, slowed Cotto down with the body attack, made him fight every min of every round.

    Cotto is obviously the more skilled, but the will, stamina, durability, and size of Chavez cannot be discounted here imo.

    Cotto will probably have to be active to keep Chavez at bay imo, he will have to use the stick to dictate range, keep him turning the middle of the ring, hit that body to take away his stamina.

    Chavez has had his problems with numerous fighters earlier in his career, but he wasn't as big as he is now.
     
  14. buckdacious

    buckdacious Sin~City punks!!! Full Member

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    I think Cotto is too small for Middle weight too but Chavez Jr could've got KO by Zbik if he had any power. and Chavez face was touched up too. Skill and Chavez will to fight in the ring, will get his ASS KO in beautiful fashion and me and all my ricans will be there deep to celebrate!! I better start working out now because alot of mexicans are gonna be pissed when Chavez jr gets his ass beat
     
  15. Boxing Fanatic

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