Cotto's defining moment?

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  1. Atritionist

    Atritionist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hey Cotto fans just a quick question, in your opinion what was Junito's defining moment as a professional boxer?

    Was it TKOing Cesar Bazan in the 11th to capture the WBC?
    Maybe when he had to pick himself of the canvas and stop Torres in the 7th.
    What about busting Malignaggi's jaw in MSG?
    Stopping Zab Judah in the 11th was a nice fight and got him much respect.
    Personally, I'm thinking the way he outboxed Mosley to a 12 round UD was his career defining moment.
    But some might feel his revenge on Margo?

    What do you guys think? I would really like to hear some Boricua opinions on this.:good
     
  2. TheHitman81

    TheHitman81 Road Warrior Full Member

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    I think defeating Margo was the beggining of a new chapter in his life along with redemption.
     
  3. seansanashee

    seansanashee Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Revenge on Margarito for sure.
     
  4. Atritionist

    Atritionist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What about in his last chapter, what fight would you say stands out?
     
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    mick557 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hopefully its ahead of him I want to see him beat Canelo.
     
  6. seansanashee

    seansanashee Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The loss to Margarito was a huge profile fight. Cotto's rivalry with Margarito will be remembered for years to come. Beating Shane Mosley was also huge.
     
  7. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    The Margo rematch.
     
  8. Atritionist

    Atritionist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No doubt :good
     
  9. TheHitman81

    TheHitman81 Road Warrior Full Member

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    I would say its a tie between recovering from the Ricardo Torres early KD and the Mosley fight. The prior was a real test on elite level and the latter solidified his position in the elite
     
  10. nastynas

    nastynas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He did not defeat Bazan for the WBC title. Cotto has never had a WBC title.
     
  11. KO-KING

    KO-KING Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    mosley, in terms of boxing. Margarito fights for rivalry
     
  12. TheHitman81

    TheHitman81 Road Warrior Full Member

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    Yea he did. It was for a vacant WBC title in 03
     
  13. Zopilote

    Zopilote Dinamita Full Member

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    WBC international title.
     
  14. Atritionist

    Atritionist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :huh Hmmm then what title was it? I could of swore it was the WBC.

    So what is your defining moment Nasty?
     
  15. Atritionist

    Atritionist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Oh I see, this is like a lower tier to the full blown WBC title?

    What's you think is Cotto's defining moment Zopi?