Thurman 2020 Pacquiao Spence Porter Crawford Garcia. Tbh I think he sweeps this. Spence is the only question mark but I don't think Spence is improving I think current Spence is probably slipping because of his lifestyle.
Does Crawford not exist? Cotto probably beats them, yeah. Guys like Porter, Spence and Crawford have excellent shots at beating him.
Cotto post Margarito was probably one of the best examples ever of a guy experiencing a steep drop-off after one fight. Its easy to forget how dangerous he was when he crushed Carlos Quintana with ease. He was fast, strong, very creative, and an excellent combination puncher. He beats: Danny Garcia, Mikey Garcia, Thurman, Manny, Porter Toss up: Spence He loses to: Crawford.
Cotto whoops Spence, Spence ain't a truly big puncher and even Crawford gets it too. Cotto cracks both of their chins.
I think Crawford could potentially beat him. Im not sure how well Cotto would do with someone as talented, skilled, but also with a dominant mentality as Crawford. I think Crawfords mentality would see him win that one. Id slightly favor Cotto over Spence but that would be a very good fight and one I could definitely see Spences strength and quiet pressure winning. I think Porter would surprise people in this matchup. The last thing Cotto likes is a big tenacious strong bully making it a dog fight in there. I am not sure how Cotto would handle it but I have to assume hed be able to keep Porter contained in enough rounds to win. I think Cotto beats Thurman up and wins UD. Cotto UD both Garcias. Prime Cotto vs 40 year old Pac.... damn. Thats a tough one. Toss up for me.
I just don't see Cotto ever beating Manny even at 40 still as strong and almost as fast as he was wand he fought him moving up
Crawford , Spence and Porter beat him beat Cotto, Garcia and Cotto is pretty even , I think he can beat Thurman and an old Manny
Nowhere near as relentless and his punch count has dropped to half of what it was. That was cottos biggest problem, he was doing fine until Pacquiao went into that overdrive that he lost around 2010-2012
Spence has been a disappointment since winning the title and Crawford is still yet to deliver at 147 although they're good match ups. Thurman pre injury could of been good but I think he's cooked now.
Don't see porter getting past cottos jab consistently enough, even if he does. Cotto was incredibly strong at 140 and 147. Described by Pacquiao malignaggi and mayorga as the hardest puncher they faced. Cotto struggled with pressure but it's different if the opponent is shorter and not a huge puncher. Crawford has the talent but hasn't proven it yet. Spence would be a great great fight but current Spence is slipping. Pacquiao is still great but nowhere near the machine he was 10+!!! Years ago. Especially with his style there is no way he could possibly be. Compared to jack dempsey, Mike tyson, Duran, Chavez, Pryor he has already done a great job at staying successful this far past his prime but there is no way he could take 07-08 Cotto now.
Not sure if Crawford is sturdy enough, he does get hit and he can be hurt. Cotto got hurt too but by quick handed guys like pac and Judah. He did fine with heavy punchers like mayorga Canelo Randall bailey etc.
