Oscar De La Hoya vs Miguel Cotto

oscar
by points

 

Oscar is completely capable of winning this fight but I'd go with Cotto.

I don't think Oscar has it in him to go 12 hard rounds. I don't think he'll be stopped, but I do think he'll fade down the stretch.

Oscar has the ability to stop Cotto, IMO, but he won't commit to getting a stoppage as he will be conserving himself for the later rounds. The last thing he wants to do is punch himself out early against a fighter that comes on as the fight progresses.

Anyhow, I see a typical DLH fight: Oscar winning the first half of the fight convincingly and fading down the stretch. Cotto will probably get the nod on his aggression while DLH fans will complain about the decision for years to come. Always seems like Deja Vu.

 

Miguel is probably in better shape, being that he fought recently and De la Hoya back in May. I would have to go with Cotto if they fought today.

If they fight in a few months, I'll take Oscar. I think his left hand can find the sweet spot on Miguel's chin. Oscar by ko in less than 6.

 

ODH would not be able to handle Cottos pressure. Though ODH has a great jab. Cotto will get to his body and ODH cannot take body shots. ODH has the Big left hooks chance.

 

DLH by late stoppage, DLH is simply a division north of 147 hes simply too big and skilled

 

Oscar

 

Cotto would win this, and all Hoya has is a punchers chance and if it goes the distance Cotto for sure. This is the fight Cotto should make if PBF keeps the title on ice. Cotto has to worry about the left hook if that dont land its over for DLH.

 

Cotto, especially if it's at 147, where I really doubt Oscar can make without really draining himself.

The higher in weight, the better the shot for DLH.

 

Today?

Cotto easily because Oscar would need to chop a leg off to make 147 today.

 

At 147? Oscar of today? Cotto no question.

 

DLH will be one year older and can't easily make 147 anymore.
(I think Emile Griffith tried to move back down and fought Jose Napoles and was easily spanked....Griffith's greatest asset "strength" was now gone)

Cotto is a prime welter now....and Oscar ?....his prime was 7 years ago.

 

Cotto on points

 

Miguel Cotto TKO9 Oscar De La Hoya

 

This fight can go either way. I'll have to put some more thought into this one though. However, I don't think Cotto can handle DLH's power.