Cotto Going Southpaw

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  1. Richardmancini

    Richardmancini Member Full Member

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    I know he tends to do this alot. He did it against Judah a few times and against Shane.

    He switched a few times against Clottey and when he did it seemed like he couldnt miss w/ the straight left. At one point somewhere in the middle rounds it actually looked like he stunned Clottey or at least buzzed him. Did you guys take notice? I think hes very effective when he does it especially since hes a natural left hander.
     
    Richardmancini, Jun 17, 2009
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  2. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    He can do it well, as you would probably expect...I was suprised he didnt employ it early to tell you the truth.
     
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  3. Ricky369

    Ricky369 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree. I saw it too.
     
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  4. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

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    yeah against clottey is was working a treat
     
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  5. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    He always did it well,wit the cut it was more than necessary.
     
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  6. thesham01

    thesham01 Undisputed Champion Full Member

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    ya he is better than most when he changes to southpaw! shows the talent he has!
     
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  7. pngo

    pngo #1Contender Full Member

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    He must do it just to confuse his opponent once in a while. He always do it for a couple of seconds and then switches back, but imo he should do it more often.
     
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  8. Shattered Glass

    Shattered Glass Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He is a natural lefty, probably why it is so natural for him.
     
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  9. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yup, but like me he feels more comfortable using his power hand as his jab hand
     
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  10. P.4.P.G.O.A.T.

    P.4.P.G.O.A.T. Q Boro Killa Bee Full Member

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    Doesn't do it enough. Hagler used it all the time - it's a terrific way to make an opponent uncomfortable.
     
    P.4.P.G.O.A.T., Jun 17, 2009
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  11. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    He doesn't seem to have the same skills when going left handed, but what he does do welll from the southpaw stance is unload with strong left hand powershots.
     
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  12. Antwuan Maxx

    Antwuan Maxx Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah, he claims he hits harder from the southpaw stance than he does out of the orthodox stance.
     
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  13. TheSweetScience

    TheSweetScience Linares the next ATG!!! Full Member

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    Seems like he does it more when the opponent is hurt or when he thinks hes hurt. Maybe so he can load up on the left more.
     
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  14. FlatNose

    FlatNose Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cotto is more effective switching to Southpaw than most that try it. But I think doing it more often would be a mistake. Better to use it as an occasional surprise, than to have the opponent expecting it.
     
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  15. Capitan

    Capitan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He did it quite often against Margie and starched him well !!!!
     
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