<<<Now for the Fans Fight. COTTO V MOSLEY>>>

Just thought I would make a thread to put down how excited you are about this fight. Not predictions, but just what you like about the fighters, and favourite memories of their fights. Personally I am like a kid at christmas. Cotto is by FAR my favourite fighter in boxing, and being his biggest test, against a great opponent I know it is going to be awesome. Positive thread here guys, no haters, for both fighters.

 

I am hoping that parts of this turn out like Hoya v Mosley. Looking at the styles there is a very good possibility. Both guys are true champions, both warriors who will go for the knockout. Despite the punching power and the aggression of Cotto, I have trouble seeing Mosley getting stopped. Just too tough, too cagey. Same for Cotto. People mention his shakey chin, but you have to look at the heart he posseses, and clearly he has an abundance. You will dead set have to knock Cotto out COLD to stop him, because otherwise he will just keep fighting. The combinations from both sides are going to be thick and fast. Full power shots from Cotto. Quick explosive counters from Mosley.

 

My favourite memory of Shane is watching him vs Shannon Taylor. Taylor was undefeated, and a very good prospect before this defeat and turning to drugs. Yet Shane totally outclassed him. The right hand in the first round almost knocked out Taylor then and there. Mosley is so explosive, and can mix his power so well. Bait you with range finding jabs, and then BANG hammer you with the right hand full force. The head movement, the angles, the power, the speed. This fight to me was Mosley during his best years. Taylor never really recovered from this loss. After getting hooked on coke, he was never the same fighter, and a lot of the general public probably don't realise just how good a performance it was that Shane put on that night.

 

This is one of those fights where it will be sad in a way to see either fighter lose. Both such great fighters, both very respectful and good for boxing. A win for Mosley DEFINES his legacy, and win for Cotto sets up a showdown with Mayweather and a shot at becoming one of the greats.

 

Its unreal. Not only do we get a fantastic main event, but the best under card all year. Couldn't be better.

 

Two of my favourites also. The Quintana fight was unreal. Cotto really showed he had matured as a fighter at 147. The Sosa fight was also a favourite. To knock him out emphatically was very impressive, but to do so that quickly was unbelievable. When Big George yelled out that he was the number one contender in the world, it basically to me said that YES, there are a lot of prospects out there, but Cotto is the REAL DEAL.

 

I didn't think you lounge lizards actually watched boxing, yet alone formed intelligent opinions regarding fights. Congrats