What was he supposed to do when Clottey turns his back to him, stop punching? No and he didn't even hit him on the very back of the head where Clottey was rubbing, he hit him right behind the ear. Clottey was just trying to get a point deducted from Cotto because he knew Cotto had taken the last round and that it probably meant the fight for him.
you know it's funny because when james toney complains about getting hit with kidney punches and back of the head shots .. the majority on here claim he shouldnt turn ..but on the flip side when it's there guy whose turning their head .. they complain about it
well there you go. Most people seem to agree that it was a close, tough and good fight. But Cotto won regardless of that huge cut! end of controversy lol
At the end of 10 rounds I had Cotto ahead, but I knew it was very, very, close and the judges may see it differently. The last two rounds Cotto effectively shut down Clottey's offense, and clearly out boxed Clottey.