Alexis Arguello vs Miguel Cotto at 147lbs

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Addie, Dec 27, 2009.


Page 1 of 2
  1. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

    42,502
    400
    Jun 14, 2006
    I've been watching a lot of Alexis Arguello recently, and I think he was certainly one of the few who moved up the divisions and maintained his punching power. There was no shame in landing those shots on Aaron Pryor and not scoring a knockout, he was simply up against a granite jaw and talented offensive force that night. Prior to that, he destroyed Rooney with a single shot, who had only previously lost the once to Davey Moore on cuts. It was a devastating knockout at 140lbs by a former Featherweight.

    Seeing as though Manny Pacquiao dealt with Cotto the way he did at Welterweight, how do you suppose Arguello would have done if he operated against some of the more recent fighters around that class? My personal opinion is, and this was my feeling before the Manny fight, is that Arguello would have decimated Hatton. He's never really shown the ability to take shots from an Arguello, who had that counter left hook which you'd imagine Hatton would be walking into often. Hatton comes forward face first, and that's not how you want to fight Alexis.

    How about moving up to the 147lbs division and facing Miguel Cotto?
     
    Addie, Dec 27, 2009
    Addie, Dec 27, 2009
    #1
  2. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    38,042
    7,544
    Jul 28, 2004
    I like Miguel Cotto, I think he's a class act as well as a fine fighter who can hold his head up high with pride even after his only two career defeats, but Alexis Arguello would have done worse to him than Margarito did and of course all without any cheating or funny handwraps. Arguello ko 9 Cotto.
     
    red cobra, Dec 27, 2009
    red cobra, Dec 27, 2009
    #2
  3. Bioyhh

    Bioyhh Riot Dog Full Member

    170
    0
    Dec 2, 2009
    Arguello could break a man down. It would be a war, I think, but Alexis's pressure and power would eventually prevail, especially if we're talking fifteen rounds. Arguello would flatten Hatton inside six. If not a left hook, a straight right like Arguello tagged Pryor with. Hatton doesn't stay upright after taking one of those bombs. Pryor himself said he was seeing stars after that punch, and to get the Hawk's attention took real power.
     
    Bioyhh, Dec 27, 2009
    Bioyhh, Dec 27, 2009
    #3
  4. BlueApollo

    BlueApollo Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,827
    3
    May 19, 2007
    Arguello is just on a different plane from Cotto, even with the weight difference at WW. As good a survivor as Cotto is, I don't see him making it out of a round where Arguello hurt him, which would obviously happen sooner or later.
     
    BlueApollo, Dec 27, 2009
    BlueApollo, Dec 27, 2009
    #4
  5. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

    42,723
    264
    Jul 22, 2004
    Arguello by late KO, maybe Cotto takes a lead early but starts to get broke down. The only uncertainty is the 147lb weight, Cotto is big and strong at the weight, I think Arguello would be too but its an unknown
     
    PowerPuncher, Dec 27, 2009
    PowerPuncher, Dec 27, 2009
    #5
  6. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

    10,718
    9
    Mar 8, 2008
    I'll go with Cotto by close decision.
     
    BENNY BLANCO, Dec 27, 2009
    BENNY BLANCO, Dec 27, 2009
    #6
  7. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

    27,199
    93
    Dec 26, 2007
    Depends on how Arguello handles the weight. If he can carry his power and attributes up that high, he should pulverise Cotto. I'd favor him to do so at 140 conclusively.
     
    Sweet Pea, Dec 27, 2009
    Sweet Pea, Dec 27, 2009
    #7
  8. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    38,042
    7,544
    Jul 28, 2004
    Oh my....they would have needed a putty knife to get Hatton up after Alexis teed off on him!!
     
    red cobra, Dec 27, 2009
    red cobra, Dec 27, 2009
    #8
  9. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

    42,502
    400
    Jun 14, 2006
    Considering Cotto's punch resistance at 140lbs, I think he's get lit up early against Arguello at that weight. I thought Alexis looked damn good against Rooney and Pryor. He would have beaten a lot of Junior Welterweights.
     
    Addie, Dec 27, 2009
    Addie, Dec 27, 2009
    #9
  10. salty trunks

    salty trunks Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,740
    80
    Dec 22, 2009
    I believe Arguello would do a number on him by mid fight.
     
    salty trunks, Dec 27, 2009
    salty trunks, Dec 27, 2009
    #10
  11. bcastro

    bcastro Member Full Member

    486
    1
    Oct 7, 2007
    I dont think Cotto could handle the power punches of Arguello. Cotto doesnt have enough to hold off Alexis imo so late TKO (9).
     
    bcastro, Dec 27, 2009
    bcastro, Dec 27, 2009
    #11
  12. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

    82,423
    1,464
    Sep 7, 2008
    Depends how Arguello handles the weight. Cotto, let's not forget, is durable, and as long as he's moving he's causing Alexi trouble, especially if he steps in with shots and lands combos to the body.

    Thing is, if Cotto doesn't get Arguello out of there, he's gonna' be fading (as he always doesw) against a man who punches hard late. I wouldn't be surprised to see Arguello flatten Cotto whilst behind on points in around ten.
     
    Flea Man, Dec 27, 2009
    Flea Man, Dec 27, 2009
    #12
  13. EleventhHour

    EleventhHour Got Dat Black & Gold Soul Full Member

    2,523
    1
    Oct 27, 2009
    Pre-Margarito Cotto? I think he might be able to dig out a close decision win. But probably not. Arguello by late stoppage.
     
    EleventhHour, Dec 27, 2009
    EleventhHour, Dec 27, 2009
    #13
  14. itrymariti

    itrymariti Cañas! Full Member

    13,728
    46
    Sep 6, 2008
    Which version of Cotto was fighting Pacquiao?
     
    itrymariti, Dec 27, 2009
    itrymariti, Dec 27, 2009
    #14
  15. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

    42,502
    400
    Jun 14, 2006
    I don't think Cotto was all that durable, mate. A durable fighter to me is someone who takes shots, can get hurt, but is still in the fight afterwards. Cotto was in survival mode against Margarito and Pacquiao, he wasn't demonstrating durability. Arguello would have devastated Miguel with his pin point shots in my judgment, but I think Cotto will do very well early on and may even score a knockdown. He'll fade though, Alexis generally got stronger as the rounds went on.
     
    Addie, Dec 27, 2009
    Addie, Dec 27, 2009
    #15
Page 1 of 2