But Cotto will be able to hurt Mosley -- particularly to the body. Remember Shane doubling over when Vernon Forest went to the body? I see Cotto pounding Shane in the later rounds and even possibly getting a stoppage. More likely scenario is Cotto in a pretty obvious decision with Shane holding a lot in the latter rounds to make it to the final bell.
Corley and Torres both hurt Cotto, and so can Shane. And, he doesnt need to hurt him to beat him. Look at what Calzaghe did last week.
Cotto's chin and stamina are much better at 147 than they were at 140. That's why Mosley (who's no huge puncher at 147) won't be able to hurt him.
I do think Shane is going to drop Cotto early and end it in the middle rounds. Mosley is a class above Cotto, who is an outstanding fighter with an outstanding hear. It's a good match-up for Shane and it will be a huge victory if he can win, because Cotto is no joke.
Mosley most certainly will be able to hurt him, that lightning quick right over the top can and probably will find Cotto's temple and chin but I dont think he has the pop to finish him if he gets him hurt. Cotto will win this.
Mosley screamed in round 10 against Forrest when he got hit with that wicked body shot. Cotto will make Mosley scream again. Make him scream a lot.
If I'm correct on my prediction and Cotto walks through Mosley's shots and pounds him late, will you naysayers come back on and say I was right and that you, yourself are in fact jokes? . . . I didn't think so.
I agree that Judah is a harder puncher than Mosley at 147 and Cotto took those shots very well. I don't see Shane hurting Cotto that much. He might buzz him once or twice but Cotto won't stop coming forward the entire night IMO.
Jack Mosley (Shane's dad) is a terrible trainer when his son is getting his ass kicked. Thats not good for Shane when Cotto gets the ass kicking started. On the other hand, Cotto's corner is calm and collected when Cotto has been hurt. Advantage Cotto. :yep Papa Jack better get the white towel ready.
Wasn't talking to you ACB. I respect the way you post and don't take it personally. Just talking to the guy who said I was a joke for posting that. I love back-and-forth on the fight game and that's why on come on this forum. I apologize to you ACB if you thought I was calling you a joke. I have no problem with anyone disagreeing with me as I may in fact be wrong about my prediction. The ass clown who called me a joke for thinking Shane won't be able to hurt Cotto was the one I was referring too. Should have been more specific, my bad. Cheers.
Sure thing, Ejaculation. I have no dog in this fight and don't mind being wrong. I'll be here. And if you're right, I have no problem saying so. I suspect you will, though.