Cotto has beaten 3 guys quicker than Mayweather

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Polymath, Nov 11, 2007.


  1. Polymath

    Polymath Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well, sort of...

    Judah is definitely quicker of hand and foot, and an all round better athlete.

    Malinaggi is extremly quick - Mayweather quick imo

    Mosely's legs might be somewhat faded, but his hand speed rivals, if not surpasses, Mayweathers.

    Now, none of these fighters (even Mosely) come close to Mayweather in terms of technical ability and ring smarts, but the fact remains he is primarily (at least at Welterweight) a speedster. Cotto neutralizes speed like nobody else in the sport.

    Before tonight I thought PBF was more of less unbeatable, now I think I'd favour him slightly over Cotto.

    ps I'm now sure Cotto's chin problems were due to dehydration at 140 - I was quite surprised how Mosely looked like the samller man in there; Cotto is a bull, I'm sold.
     
  2. MSTR

    MSTR More Speed Than Roy!!!!! Full Member

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    He is a brilliant fighter. The fact that Mosley came in and looked razor sharp made it even that much better. Cotto proved that IMO he definitely has the ability to beat Mayweather, although it will have to be an almost perfect fight on his part.