The reason why Pac did so much better against Cotto

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  1. Count Pacula

    Count Pacula Cashweight Thrillionaire Full Member

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    You just made it sound like Marquez is the best boxer in the world. I don't think anybody really thinks Pac is a **** fighter. But you probably shouldn't make it sound like his angles are so extraordinary that they can't be countered or nullified. Keep in mind very few fighters possess a defense like Floyd. In fact, nobody has really figured it out yet. The key to Cotto's brief success against Floyd is the jab. As far as I know, Pac doesn't really have an effective one. That doesn't mean he can't or won't beat Floyd. Just saying - Pac destroying Cotto doesn't necessarily mean Floyd would struggle with the little Filipino.
     
  2. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    I wish this were as obvious to everyone else, J. :-(
     
  3. whirlwind

    whirlwind Active Member Full Member

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    Weight drained your ass. Cotto has 5 1/2 months to lose those extra 1 lb.
     
  4. AxlRose

    AxlRose Guest

    Sleek Cotto > Cotto Chubster
     
  5. punchy88

    punchy88 Member Full Member

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    The reason Cotto lost to Pacquaio is because Pacquaio can throw with speed, and power, from an array of angles whilst on his toes and utilizing movement. He was a phenomenal and in some ways unique puncher matched up against someone who was relatively easy to hit and known to be vunerable in terms of durability.

    Styles make fights.

    It's a shame the boxing fanbase is as largely uneducated on the sport and so easily influenced by hype, bull****, and bias.
     
  6. whirlwind

    whirlwind Active Member Full Member

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    Fool! At least Cotto made the weight while your boy cheated Marquez. Shame in you.
     
  7. Brian

    Brian Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Against a 145lb Cotto
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  8. agila2004a

    agila2004a Well-Known Member Full Member

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    cotto made a tactical mistake. he was doing well early,but pac was able to lure him to abandon his game plan.
     
  9. rowedav

    rowedav He Glassed Me Full Member

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    Pretty well marked up and a perforated eardrum. Pac really did do soooo much better didnt he?
     
  10. sailor pops

    sailor pops miam! vice Full Member

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    Cotto's face looked like smashed tomatoes. Why didn't you mention that in the first place?
     
  11. Flexe

    Flexe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The straight left down the pipe from Pacquiao caught Cotto off guard all night.

    Anyone else notice last night how effective the left hook was from Cotto last night? The left hand is the most effective punch to hit Mayweather with, he utilizes the right hand.

    The Pacquiao straight left would cause a huge issue for Mayweather.
     
  12. Nazarene

    Nazarene Active Member Full Member

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    why? what makes you think that? he came it at 146 against clottey.
     
  13. python

    python New Member Full Member

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    Thats Wat I was thinking, pacs straight left could do more than cottos jab did especially with speed and power bbehind it.
     
  14. Bub

    Bub Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pac hits harder than Floyd so not only did Cotto not see the punches coming, they were also harder.
     
  15. SouthpawJab

    SouthpawJab On his way up!! 4-0!! Full Member

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    Once Pacquaio started moving, Cotto had no answer. Floyd in this flat footed stage of his career is going to get hit a lot more.