My thoughts on how Cotto can use the tools at his disposal to beat Mayweather

Does anyone have a link so I can re-watch the fight? Like on youtube or something? (not asking for a stream)

 

Cotto(e) end up surprising me with how physically strong he was. I didn't think he was that strong. His strength ended up helping him when Floyd was tryna fight off the ropes

Floyd ended up being in charge during the clinches like predicted. Veteran vs a beginner.

 

Hooking off the jab would've been money for Floyd. Oh well.

 

:hey

 

This worked a treat. Right hook this time.

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floyd could have boxed him when it got tough but he stuck to his promise, great fight

 

Anyone see the shoulder feints Cotto(e) used? He did it as early as the first.

thanks for posting this. I couldn't find gifs nowhere after the fight.

 

It seems Floyd's leaping left hook isn't the hardest shot to neutralize as long as his opponent remembers to keep their right hand up. Mosley, who isn't even known for keeping his hands up, was able to raise his right hand and parry it. Cotto(e) maintained a high guard that generally protected him from the shot.

 

Some Cotto moments:

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I like this one. Floyd went against conventional wisdom and tried to hook with the hooker. Cotto(e) ends up timing him with that big AZZ power jab.

 

I guess I wasn't too far off. :conf

I did expect Cotto to have to throw to initiate Mayweather's counters, but then continue to throw to get himself on the inside and in a position to lay glove on him. However, behind a tight guard that didn't leave too many openings, and some pretty good cutting-off ability...Cotto was able get on the inside and consistently throw some good bodyshots.

I didn't expect Cotto to be able to keep Mayweather's back against the ropes and in the corner for as long as he did...I thought Mayweather's great defense and footwork would allow him to create the space he needed, when he wanted to. But Cotto was able to at times keep that back against the ropes and not only get punches off to whatever he could hit, but he was also able to time Mayweather's defense movements (especially in the middle rounds).

 

I was closer :tong

 

:twisted::bart

I can't remember my big arse analysis from your thread. So I will accept that you was closer for now...whilst I go on a run :deal

 

I don't know if we're allowed to post them on here, but I could PM you a link?

 

Yes, you run the shame away while I bask in glory here :happy:happy