Miguel Cotto vs Carlos Palomino

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  1. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    I've always had a sneaking suspicion that Cuevas was the better fighter and would have beaten Carlos.

    But I think the smart money would have picked Palomino.
     
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  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Very political answer lol

    I think Cuevas stops him. Palomino is far too hitable for Pipino's devastating power and he'd end up in a war with him. Although I think King Carlos was better.
     
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  3. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    I think that Carlos Palomino wins this war against Cuevas, he took Roberto Duran;s best for 10 rounds in June 1979, he tasted the canvas once but stayed in there with Duran. Duran later beat Cuevas too but kayoed him.
     
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  4. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    I used to wonder myself too, but with Leonard, Duran, Hearns, and Benitez in the picture, it sure complicated things.
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Aug 16, 2020
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  5. lufcrazy

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    Well I think Palomino starts as favourite, but i don't see him being able to keep Cuevas away for 15 rounds.

    Cuevas to pull the upset.
     
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