torres vs Cotto - What a battle!

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  1. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    I just watched the highlight given in my top 3 fights of all time thread, and I can't believe what I just saw. That was one hell of a fight. admittedly, I should have saw the fight much earlier, but how is this not talked about more? Multiple knockdowns, heavy shots landing in every round, very competitive, dramatic climax. This was an all time great, wasn't it?

    Any thoughts?
     
    Addie, Nov 21, 2008
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  2. Monticello

    Monticello Boxing Addict Full Member

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    yeah, this was definitely a great fight. im not sure why its not talked about more, but maybe because it happened the same year as the 1st corrales-castillo fight.
     
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  3. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    It's in my top ten, maybe top five fights of this decade.
     
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  4. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    That explains it. I would argue that during any other year, Torres vs Cotto would be a front runner for Fight of the year. Unbelievable action fight.
     
    Addie, Nov 21, 2008
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  5. BOONDOCK SAINT

    BOONDOCK SAINT Active Member Full Member

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    I Was Watching That Fight Live And I Swore "cotto's 0 Was Erasing" As I Watched...but He Prevailed In An Awesome Fight...cintron Vs. Estrada Was A Good Fight...not Great But Good Action
     
    BOONDOCK SAINT, Nov 21, 2008
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  6. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    great fight and a verry underated
     
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  7. Monstar

    Monstar The Future.. Full Member

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    co-sign

    that **** was one heavy ass battle....first fight i ever saw of Torres, i thought he had him for a while

    but Cotto showed alot of heart, as did Torres

    i'd say it's my top 5 fights of all time too, Cotto should really think Torres for being the late substitute for that fight, because i think it really made him into who he his today....after taking shots from Torres, shots from Judah and Mosley must of felt like pillows in comparison

    but yeah, great fights make great fighters....but ****, they should of had a rematch, it would of been a war
     
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  8. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Absolutely. It was a great fight, kept me on my toes throughout!

    I remember watching it and I kept mumbling things like "no, no!!! stay up!! hold him!!!" when Cotto was rocked by Torres... I actually felt relieved when finally Miguel landed those finishing shots!

    What a battle it was.
     
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  9. Carlos Primera

    Carlos Primera Boxing Addict Full Member

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    delete
     
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  10. soxfan57

    soxfan57 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Great fight...But hey what do u expect? It's Miguel Cotto.
     
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  11. Carlos Primera

    Carlos Primera Boxing Addict Full Member

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    out of topic, do you have a bigger copy of your avatar photo?:yep

    i like both guys, and thought that was a great fight. torres makes for some exciting fights (bar arnoutis) with his kill or be killed style. cotto's style really complemented his, to make this memorable. really looking forward to his third fight with holt. if he remains fresh, i'd favor him over a shopworn hatton.
     
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  12. VARG

    VARG Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    was that MY doing? cuz i did post that up...

    i always say thats a great fight peolpe NEED to watch
     
    VARG, Nov 22, 2008
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  13. GoldenChild

    GoldenChild Formerly Samurai Full Member

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    I used to get torn to shreds for saying that. :-(
     
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  14. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    I would have no idea why.

    It was an amazing fight. Either one of the two was either dropped or hurt in the majority of the rounds.
     
    Thread Stealer, Nov 22, 2008
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  15. DAGOBOY

    DAGOBOY Active Member Full Member

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    good all except for the low blows.
     
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