I think Cotto is gonna win this but if he loses it could have a lot to do with Margarito's uppercuts. Cotto seems very vulnerable to uppercuts and Margo is gonna throw em.
I think that is the only punch he REALLY needs to look out for. Everything else he will see coming and Margarito cant hurl any power unless he has his feet planted and you are backed against the ropes. He is the least accurate fighter that is on the high level. Even in his highlight clips he is winging and missing more punches then probably anyone else.
Judah and Mosley landed those most on Cotto. Then again, they have superior hand speed were as Margarito doesnt.
Key point. And Cotto was able to time them and counter them with his thudding jab. He is going to throw lead rights to margs gut and solar plex that Margarito hunches over and guards like there is no tomorrow. A good counter body shot should change the fight for Cotto after a few rounds of just plain outboxing margarito .
Margo wouldn't be throwing that many. Because those right hand uppercuts will leave him open to those hard counter left hooks from Cotto.
i feel thats the punch cotto is most susceptible too, and should watch out for. but if he fights smartly by moving when the fight is at range too keep margarito from planting, he should be able to avoid it. inside, i dont think it should matter, as cotto should have the advantage in the pocket.
Cotto will have to take those Uppercut's all night. Alot of people are also overlooking Margo's Body game. Cotto deserves to be the fav, But to belive him to win this fight easy...NO. He has a man standing next to him who want's his spot in the worst way. it's not a former lightweight Champ, or a one hayemaker a round fighter. (No respect, Cotto will have to gain Margo's respect early & keep it up all 12)
