Cotto vs Mayweather: Im beginning to believe in Cotto

First off this is my first thread, iv been a regular on ESB for a while now but i rarely ever post, i prefer to sit back and read some of your comments which is always fun! Now i know hundreds of threads have already been made regarding this topic, but i thought id give my input anyway.

Anyways, the more the hype surrounding a potential bout between welterweight kings PBF and Cotto grows, im finding myself watching more of Cotto, just to gain an idea weather this bloke really has a chance of dethroning the extremely talented Mayweather.

I admit i am a Mayweather fan but not a "nuthugger" i simply admire his skills and talent. HOWEVER! I am beginning to become a little frustrated with his choice of opponents of late. Cotto is simply the only bloke Mayweather should fight as all us fans have already decided. They say styles make fights and that opposites attract. These two blokes are as opposite as a UP and DOWN. Floyd the cocky arrogant yet supremely gifted and arguably most talented fighter over the past decade Mayweather in one corner and Miguel the quiet spoken humble yet absolute ruthless Cotto in the other. I love watching both, Mayweather is like an artist in the ring, Cotto is just brutal! no tip tap **** just brute force.

Cotto has and is improving out of sight with each fight he takes. His last fight vs Gomez is by no means a benchmark when looking at the sheer quality of this bloke. Yet you could still see that with every fight he brings something new to the table. Against Mosley he showed his counter punching ability and against Gomez he established a brutal jab. Question is what can Cotto bring against Floyd? Well the way i see it, for starters he has a blue print which ODH provided. Firstly, Swarm floyd stick the jab in front of his face and not for 6 rounds but for the entire fight! Secondly we know PBF likes to fight off the ropes, this could provide his downfall as Cotto is one of the best body attackers in the business. Thridly, apply effective pressure dont give this bloke room because if you do u can bet your money Floyd will hit you with straight right hands and hooks at will! Cotto has to be quick get in and get out with lateral head movement and mix up the combinations head head body body etc. Just to keep Floyd guessing.

With all that said its alot easier said than put into practice. Floyd is a master his knowledge inside the ring is simply second to none. There is noone as composed and as cool in the ring as PBF, boxing is his forte he knows nothing better, the bloke is phenomenal. Its one thing to say "im going to do this and that" but to be able to put it to practice against him is a whole other level. He has a way of changing the fight with a blink of an eye. His opponent may think hes figured him out, and before u know the bloke has hit u with a combination u never saw coming, its his adaptability and ring generalship that seperates him from the rest. His ability to put his opponents off their game plan. Simply put if Cotto adopts a game plan and really sticks to it he has a great chance if he doesnt it could be a long long night for him.

Finally my prediction, well it depends on my last sentence, if Cotto sticks to a game plan he could sneak out a SD, if he doesnt i see Floyd winning via 11KO. I tipped Floyd to knockout Hatton in the tenth and i was right. But that was more to do with a feeling i got more than anything.

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Thanks for the positive responses boys! :good good to see theres no abuse going on hehe..

Brooklyn im not so sure Cotto has the ability to "bust him up real bad". If its anything that Cotto needs to bring in terms of something new its an improved defence. Defensively, its hard to find anyone better than Mayweather. People spoke about how Hatton was going to rough Mayweather around and target his body..and what did we see the absolute reverse of that with Mayweather playing Hatton's game. The bloke is a genius. Floyd will land his fare share of body shots too you can bet on that! and Cotto will be hit far more than Floyd.

The difference between the two in terms of punching style is. Floyd hits you with rapid stinging punches, whereas Cotto puts everything into it. If anything Floyd has the ability to bust up Cotto, Yet cotto has the ability to knock Floyd out.

P.S Sorry i made a mistake, my prediction was meant to read 11TKO not 11KO :yep