Cotto-Margarito in Vegas with 8 ounce gloves?

So Vegas has apparently left behind what they see as ethical as favor of money. Nice.

 

How is it stupid? I think it's alright by me.

I mean, in the UFC, you've got guys who are not only using gloves for boxing, but also wrestling and jui-jitsu.

Furthermore, Cotto-Margarito should be a blast. Gotta pick Cotto for sheer boxing talent and punching power, but Margarito IS durable. :yep

 

Cuz it is hard to grapple in boxing gloves? The 'fingerless' mitts were supposedly designed by a physician to allow grappling but reduce the risk of cuts.

 

Not to mention that UFC fighters punch like amatuer boxers

 

My son is an avid fan but admits the best 'boxer' is non to impressive. But to be fair, it is a whole different game. They can't even use the same stance or they'd get their legs kicked out from under them. Someone posted a video of boxing vs kick boxer. I don't think the boxer ever got in range for his shots. Had his legs taken out, over and over and over.....

 

The fight should be in Vegas and not NY.

 

because they grapple

 

**** the UFC anyway. Somebody is getting knocked out. Margarito is pushing for this b/c he knows he is going to get punched often. Cotto is tough mentally and strong himself so he will win.

 

Simple . . . because UFC is not boxing.

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lol very true..But UFC fighters still punch like amateurs, and although they can't use a typical boxing stance in their MMA bouts they still should be able to throw much better quality punches than most of them do. Even in an unorthodox MMA stance can one deliver a decent punch. I just don't think MMA fighters put much time into the punching discipline as they should. If they would they'd be much better because of it. Not just for the sake of hitting better but for the sake of training their chins. You don't learn **** unless you spar with someone, everything one learns is in the ring SPARING and there is no other way to learn how to fight or develop the ability to take some punishment. Thats why you see MMA fighters get knocked out and rocked with a jab, it isn't because they hit harder or because they're using small gloves...It's because their chins ARE NOT TRAINED...There are a bunch of old school trainers at the boxing gym I go to, One of the guys when he was young, he'd run about 10-15 miles to the gym instead of driving, spar 15-20 rounds, AND THEN RUN 10-15 MILES back home!!!!! (this guy never lost an amateur fight lol)

That is what you call conditioning!!!! That **** doesn't happen anymore - that is what you call OLD SCHOOL

 

I do not want 10 oz gloves.

 

It's funny how boxing and MMA are still being compared. They're two different sports, and IMO have little in common, other than the combative nature.

And yes, I do think alot of MMA fighters aren't taking enough time to learn proper boxing technique. Just watch the last show of "The Ultimate Fighter" for proof.

And the "Superman" punch? Now that's just a lame, amaeturish thing. That's what really is annoying.

 

I'm excited about Cotto/Margarito no matter where it takes place! I work a lot of evening shifts, but trust me, I'll take the the night off for this one if I'm scheduled to work. Worst case scenario I'll call in sick with the ****** pocks and the bird flu, or maybe just FIGHT FEVER!!

Boo

 

yea I wasn't comparing them at all. I actually have a huge appreciation and respect to the MMA. **** 1 amateur boxing bout and one can feel it on the body expecially when you're starting out. I couldn't imagine trying to physically pick someone up and slam them etc.

One reason why UFC is so distinct to Boxing is that there is actually an Amateur system built into boxing. So the elite class of boxers have a **** load of experience.

And although MMA fighters have experience they don't build up an "amateur" record... There are so many things that can **** up or slow the career of an MMA fighter. It's like you can't really go all out and "spar" in MMA, If you get thrown into an arm bar they pretty much kinda have to go through the motions. Many times guys get put into an arm bar in practice and go too far, hyper extending the elbow and ****ing up their chances of training for months or maybe their whole career. Those type of Joint injuries are H O R R I B L E to say the very ****ing least. MMA may not be aesthetically pleasing but you have to be a ****ing idiot not to appreciate the sport because it is a very taxing and difficult sport to pick up and try to be professionally successful with.

In all I think MMA athletes should definitely incorporate straight up boxing and sparing several times a week because boxing does WONDERS for eye hand reflexes and the developing your chin. But it doesn't seem like they put much effort into it.