Cotto vs. Duran?????

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by LogDog69, Nov 6, 2007.


  1. LogDog69

    LogDog69 Active Member Full Member

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    No I'm not an idiot...I realize that Cotto is still uproven to an extent and is still green compared to what Duran was but can you imagine what an awesome fight this would be at 140 or 147? :shock:

    Give me your expert opinions. :good
     
  2. huki

    huki huk huk ^_^;; Full Member

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    Yes, I can imagine Cotto getting absolutely brutalized at 140 and destroyed at 147.
     
  3. rendog67

    rendog67 The firestarter Full Member

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    you are not an idiot this would be mouth watering and if they were both in there primes at this moment people would be dreaming of this matchup. I do think Duran would win but cotto is unbeaten and could go on to be an ATG himself.
     
  4. BewareofDawg

    BewareofDawg P4P Champ Full Member

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    Can we PLEASE hold off on this until Cotto beats a fighter anywhere near the top 10 P4P list.
     
  5. eltorrente

    eltorrente Active Member Full Member

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    It's gonna be several more impressive victories by Cotto before I would think he would even have a chance.

    One thing to keep in mind, though, is that Duran was naturally smaller than Cotto, and not as strong (tell that to Barkley :) ), so in that respect Cotto would have a slight advantage - but still... Duran was absolutley an ATG and I gotta believe he would win.

    I don't think he would destroy him necessarily, but I think he'd certainly win.
     
  6. Doomas

    Doomas Active Member Full Member

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    Agreed, Cottos "O" will go on saturday anyway, so why bother with all this fantasy matchups :hey

    Just to stay on topic, Duran KO1. Far too agreesive to miss a chance to KO Cotto early.
     
  7. mightyd40

    mightyd40 Spartan Full Member

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    u know what i hate?? when someone great retires, most people automatically make them an unbeatable god or something. i believe duran beats cotto probably by ko.....but why does everyone think it would be so damn easy, cotto is a damn good fighter (yes this is coming from someone who doesnt like cotto too)


    by the way logdog, ur not an idiot, this would be a fun fight while it lasted but cotto beating duran, at least at this point is a little bit of a stretch.
     
  8. the_what

    the_what Bolo Punch KO Full Member

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    Cotto isnt there yet.
     
  9. eltorrente

    eltorrente Active Member Full Member

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    Yeah, it's funny.

    People forget that all the ATG's had normal fights against average opponents and didn't just "destroy" them all in one or two rounds. Once they retire though, they would KILL anyone and no fight could possibly be competitive against them.

    I think Cotto vs Duran would be a heck of a fight and while Duran would likely win, it wouldn't be just an easy walk-over or a quick knock-out.
     
  10. mightyd40

    mightyd40 Spartan Full Member

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    :good
     
  11. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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  13. LogDog69

    LogDog69 Active Member Full Member

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  14. Big T

    Big T Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Cotto has been shook and knocked down by fighters that are not near the class or boxing of Duran. This would be a fun fight for a few rounds untill Druan puts his will down and KO's Cotto around the 7th round.