What makes people think Cotto is a harder fight for Floyd than HAtton?

I think Cotto has a more sustained attack (this will bother Floyd a lot) than Hatton and at 147lb Hatton seemed undersized. 147lb is Cotto ideal size, he seems stronger in ever conceivable way at this weight. Hatton depends on clinching, Floyd is very good on the ropes avoiding being hit and hitting. Cotto corners his prey very well and is at least as fast as Cotto.

That said I will be mad impressed if Hatton get the win against Floyd.

 

Good post Matt.....at the moment I can't really pin point why exactly but for some strange reason I feel Cotto has the ability to do what Hatton does though I doubt Hatton can duplicate the boxing Cotto did vs Mosley. In your opinion how would Hatton do against Mosley?

 

Because, Floyd is fighting Hatton and not Cotto, thats why Cotto is now a more serious threat.

If Floyd was fighting Cotto and Hatton had just beat Mosley.

Hatton would be the more serious threat. Simple as that.

 

:good

 

If Hatton did conquer PBF then that would set up a fight with Cotto and yes I agree that would be one hell of a battle. Though imagine Cotto's Jab in Hattons face all night long, it would be a tough task for the mad hatter. At this point if Hatton was to beat PBF and then Cotto (both possible) he would be my new #1 p4p. Though I seriously feel he would be destroyed by the other welters such as "Margo, Kermit and Paul"

 

Cotto punches much harder. Notice how Cotto's opponents are afraid to pull the triger. Judah known for fast hands was just eating punches and not throwing anything. Mosley known for speed and combination punching was only throwing occasionally single shots, no combinations. On the other hand you could see Collazo taking some Hatton punches to throw his combinations and got stronger as the fight went on. I think Hatton is a bit overrated and Cotto underrated. Hatton will give Floyd a hard fight but will come up short, Cotto will demolish Floyd.

 

Because so many folks thought Mosley would whoop Mayweather and as you've witnessed Cotto has already edged Shane. That makes it a half reality and half wishful thinking. As Shane and May are not the same but simular is some aspects. Cotto has lived up to his part of the bargin so to speak and Hatton hasn't. Cotto lovers aren't giving Ricky credit because the deed has not been done yet. Ask their opionon if Ricky wins. Bet they band wagon Hatton!

 

Hatton is more of a swarmer, Cotto is more of a stalker. Cotto works his way inside better than Hatton too, and he uses the jab much more frequently. This allows him to take less punishment coming in than Ricky does. Just look at Hatton's fight at 147 with Collazo and Cotto's fights against Quintana, Judah, and Mosley at 147.

 

It's more than that - it's their respective styles and how they would match up with Floyd.

 

Indeed I would give Hatton much props if he beats PBF though I doubt this will happen so I have not prepared my bowl of crow yet. :yep

 

When is the last time you've seen a really good defensive fighter with speed and a varied offensive attack get demolished in his prime?

 

"Spot on" as the Brits would say. :smoke

Sounds more like a subliminal message for jizzing on someone....but hey what do I know....

 

I think the swarmer style would be better against Floyd that the stalker style. Because the swarmer has a better chance of taking him out of his rhythm and also roughing him up using "non" boxing skills to get to him.
A stalker style would play in to a stick and move type fight from Floyd. I would rather swarm someone and get mine off than stalk someone with fast hands and feet.