Canelo is simply not as good as Cotto

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  1. Peppermint

    Peppermint Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think as the rounds go on, this will become more and more clear. Canelo beats a C+ fighter in Kirkland, an in my opinion, looks gassed doing it, and it is a brilliant performance. Cotto beats an older Geale (who is still BETTER than Kirkland) and Cotto simply did what was expected. Look, Canelo is a solid fighter. But, he's done nothing to show that he is on Cotto's level. Nothing. He beat Angulo (who Cintron outclassed), and Lara- who always fights to his opposition. If Mayweather didn't fight so cautiously, he would have beaten Canelo even more one sidedly, but he opted to make it easy on himself, which was smart. Canelo's feet are just too slow, he fights in spots, and he takes breaks right in front of you. Do not be surprised if Cotto outboxes and outclasses Canelo, and stops him.
     
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  2. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    yes he is the better boxer. canelo will have to eat some serious leather to get close and apply himself. cotto ud maybe late stoppage.

    wouldnt be suprised myself.
     
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  3. runner_phob

    runner_phob Active Member Full Member

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    Yes, Canelo is more primitive fighter, but he is younger and bigger.
     
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  4. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    stronger no doubt. fitter with youth? no. tougher and hungrier with the youth - yes.
     
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  5. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Canelo has always been overrated. This is a good match up however as Cotto is a come forward fighter and is giving up size and youth. I think Canelo's camp feels he is strong enough to put Cotto away.
     
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  6. Doc Everlast

    Doc Everlast Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Cotto can win this if he doesn't gas out.
     
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  7. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    He is, but he will have to start quick and end it quick.
     
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  8. itsa

    itsa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Atlas trained Bradley beats them both.
     
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  9. Doc Everlast

    Doc Everlast Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Regardless this fight will tell a lot about both guys. After this fight Canelo should move up all the way to 160. He's having to cut too much weight to make 155 and it reflects in the 30 day weigh in. I hope Cotto rips Canelo to the body.
     
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  10. Just Rik

    Just Rik Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yup, his best shot is to get good shots in early but, from the way Freddie is making it sound he is not gonna allow Cotto to let Canelo get those shots in on him. And that's really what it comes to down to right now for me, Freddie just sounds like he's got a good game plan for this fight. I thought this fight would be ultra competitive before but after listening to Freddie, I'm thinking, "yeah, they got this" Still won't be easy, and it will still be a great fight.
     
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  11. Doc Everlast

    Doc Everlast Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He should invest in body work early. A lot of fighters who have to work real hard to make weight like Canelo will end up being vulnerable to the stomach. The stomach shrinks during the weight loss process and is tender for a while afterwards.
     
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  12. thesmokingm

    thesmokingm Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Cotto = Ali
    Canelo = Foreman

    How did that turn out? Could history repeat itself?
     
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  13. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Guys Canelo's stamina is just horrible. I cannot believe how bad it is for a 25 year old world class fighter.

    He's like the new Zab Judah in that deparment.
     
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  14. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    I hope more people feel this way to drive the odds more favourable for Canelo.
     
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  15. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Cotto is better

    but he is older and much smaller.
     
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