I felt sorry for Cotto.

he couldn't go to the body, that made a BIG difference because Margo's stamina was still like in 90% in rd 11.

The thing is that if Cotto had attack Margo's body he would get himself wide open and Margo's upper would have find a mark easier since Cotto is smaller.

I do think that the people who call him a quitter are just out of their minds.

 

Cotto should have done what Paul Williams did. He shouldn't have sat on any of his punches and just pit-patted him to a UD. He should have ran all around the ring and only stopped when he was about to clinch.

 

I really thought Cotto would follow this strategy. I posted months ago that if this came to a slugfest Margarito would win that contest. I thought Cotto had more ring smarts. But I guess he's simply a very proud fighter who didn't want to resort to Mayrunner tactics.

 

A La Mayweather.....this is how you beat a pressure fighter..... you out box him the way Cotto did in the beginning is how you finish....never trade:good

 

Cotto looked p4p in those 5 first rounds. He should just forget about MArgarito. Move on. He can beat any other WW.

 

If Cotto wanted to win, he should have clinched after every counter-punch(es).

Hitting Margarito alone is not enough to slow down his assault. As much of a clinic as most people seem to think Cotto put on, the constant pressure and body punching, while not always pretty, wore Cotto down. You can't be constantly on the defensive and stay energized without periodic clinching. It's difficult to breathe.

Once Cotto slowed, Margartio started connecting.

Machismo will get you knocked out when the other guy is stronger and tougher.

 

This is exactly why he lost, trying to be a big guy and trade instead of putting his pride aside and doing what it took to win, which may not be crowd pleasing but the most effective.

 

Cotto came in way too confident and didnt want it enough. Thats why he lost, he didnt have any other plans other than Box Margarito. Cotto will come back and the rematch will be even better.... this will end up being a trilogy

 

I cried when Cotto took a knee.

 

i didnt feel sorry for him at all ...he came to fight ...and thats what he did

 

Who is the only WW that can beat Margarito? I know Floyd can, Williams did, I believe Cotto can (if he would just box), I think Clottey could as well (if his hands hold up).

 

floyd dosn't know floyd can that's why the only way he'll ever beat margarito is if he plays agianst him on fight night ...

 

Exactly, that's what Paul Williams did as well. But Cotto decided not to do that and try to give the fans something they like and in return he's being called a quitter.