How much better Is Floyd than Cotto?

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  1. bronx

    bronx Boxing Junkie banned

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    I personally think that they are both great and I beleive that Cotto edges him out in a tough tough fight if they fight in the next two years or so. However Mayweather would obviously be the betting favorite and will probably win the fight. The longer they wait the better for Cotto.

    I was watching Floyd vs. N'dou and Corley yesterday and Floyd had a couple of amazing rounds in those fights were he stood in the pocket and just picked his punches with amazing accuracy and power hurting these guys in the process with crisp short left hooks and uppercuts as well as lightning fast straight rights.

    Using his defense to set up his offense and turning it up a notch on these guys like he did against Hatton in the eight round. The guy is nothing short of amazing. Damn he is good.

    So I started thinking does Miguel really stand a chance? And I came up with this simple criteria to analyze the situation:

    Power in both hands - Cotto (PBF can also punch with both hands dont get it twisted)

    Speed - PBF (This one is not close)

    Defense - PBF (This one is not close)

    Ring Smarts - Even ( both can read what's in front of them)

    Adapatbility - Even ( both can adapt to any style so far)

    That "5th" Gear - Even (both can turn it up to that "amazing" level)

    Last, Level of Competition - Even (Hatton is JWW, Mosley is a bit old but they are both very good fighters)

    Heart - Cotto (I am not sure if this is an advantage or a disadvantage)

    Timing - Cotto (he might not have Mayweather speed but don't trade
    with this guy even if you have faster hands he can get his shots in)

    These guys are pretty much equals when it is all said and done.

    My head say's Mayweather, My heart say's Cotto.

    One thing is for sure if this fight does not happen while thay are still undefeated the only loosers will be us, the fans.

    I fight like this does not come around that often and we may never get it because of stupid politics.
     
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  2. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    Speed - Floyd

    Defense - Floyd

    Ring Smarts - Floyd

    Adapatbility - Floyd, slightly

    That "5th" Gear - Push

    Last, Level of Competition - Floyd

    Heart - Push. I have no reason to doubt either one's heart

    Timing - Floyd
     
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  3. TFFP

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    At 147, not much
     
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  4. jnuns21

    jnuns21 Member Full Member

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    Floyd is much faster,smarter, and has much better defense in the ring than Cotto. Floyd makes any adjustment he needs to make in a fight to win. Cotto has more power, this is true, but until someone proves they can hit floyd (continuiously not just once i'm talking combinations), he will always be far ahead of every welter weight. Not too mention how physically fit he is for every fight.
     
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  5. bronx

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    I am trying to be objective dude.
     
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  6. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i think Floyd has amore speed, better defence, more effective style, better resume and by the looks of things a better chin.

    I just dont think Cotto has the style to beat a pot shotter like Floyd, I think it will take a great defence, workrate speed in power.

    Prime De La hoya and prime mosley would beat the 147 Floyd imo...
     
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  7. superchile

    superchile Well-Known Member Full Member

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    floyd is a sharp shutter he will punish cotto
     
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  8. ocelot

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    Much.
     
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  9. Gunns4hire

    Gunns4hire Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree floyd has the overall edge!
     
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  10. 196osh

    196osh Mendes Bros. Full Member

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    Speed - Floyd

    Defense - Floyd

    Ring Smarts - Floyd

    Adapatbility - Cotto

    That "5th" Gear - Eqaul

    Last, Level of Competition - Cotto (imagen what Mosley would do to Ricky)

    Heart - Equal

    Timing - Equal.
     
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  11. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    So am I. Do you want to me to give a detailed explanation of my choices?
     
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  12. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Power in both hands - Cotto
    Speed - Mayweather
    Defense - Mayweather
    Ring Smarts - Mayweather
    Adapatbility - Even
    That "5th" Gear - Even
    Last, Level of Competition - Cotto (Mosley is better than Hatton at 147)
    Heart - Even
    Timing - Mayweather (Cotto has great timing too, but Floyd is a slight notch above)
     
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  13. badger6

    badger6 Ask your wife !!! Full Member

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    When it comes to the pussyboy, the nuthuggers aren't too objective !!!
     
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  14. bronx

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    I forgot Chin and Floyd has the edge on that one for sure!
     
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  15. Gunns4hire

    Gunns4hire Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Floyd will beat Cotto with excessive accurate combinations and not pot shotting! Although I think the latter technique will be used, I think it will be combinations that will put cotto to sleep!
     
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