What will be the result of Cotto-Margarito "The Battle"?

I'd be shocked if Margo pulls of a win here folks....my initial feeling was man Cotto's in for a though match....then after further speculation I see Cotto just throughly out classing the tough Mexican. Should be a barn burner though I see Cotto winning this one in impressive pleasing to the eye fashion.

 

How?

 

Cotto has a unique ability to adapt and adjust accordingly during a fight. This ability is second nature to him and the tornado attack Margo brings will not fluster Cotto in the ring it will only trun on his instinctive juices and give him opportunity to counter effectively. Cotto holds every technical advantage over Margo while Margo's physical attributes are his greatest assest Cotto can fall back and re-write the blue print at a seconds notice. I see Miguel keeping Margo totally off balance occassionaly wheathering the storm only to observe flaws in Margo's relentless offense then capitalizing on the holes he creates. It will be an intresting fight to study one that will make you as a fan of the sport watch again and again to study how Cotto dissects Margo. Or Margo could just simply overwhelm Cotto and blast him out in 3 rounds LMAO!!!

 

Like I said earlier, Cotto is the better boxer, but I don't see how he matches-up favorably with Margarito.

-To got after the body he'll have to get close, and that plays right into Margarito's hands

-If he tries to stay on the outside and box, he'll be giving in to Margarito's physical advantages (4' taller, 6' reach advantage)

-If he tries a counter-punch strategy, he may get overwhelmed by Margarito's punch volume

IMO the only advantage Cotto has in this fight is consistency. Cotto always gives a good performance; with Margarito it's a crap shoot.

 

Cotto will go toe to toe during the fight and more than once, don't expect him to get killed. :yep

 

I don't see how Mago's inside attack will be an advantage to him, on the contrary I see it as his demise. Clottey was able to land effectively inside because Margo has the tendency to flail his punches when in a focused attack state, Cotto's shorter more accurate punches will consistantly reach its target therefore creating a natural reaction from Margo which is to either turn it up or stop and re-think his attack either way it will give Cotto the ora of ring general setting the tone and creating pace. Margo has never been one to utilize his size to create proper distance against a boxer with more skill than him, his size advantage will be used for its durability and strength rather than its ability to keep distance and land a straight right hand. If Cotto trains to go the distance with a shotgun Jab and a side stepping body attack he will be victorious if he gives way to Margo's size advantage he will be in for a long night. Cotto understands the importance of this fight he will be proficient, step inside the attack and surgically pick Margo apart.

 

I'm going to say Margarito by KO 10, this will be an all action fight, Cotto won't be able to bully Margs like he does all his other opponents. Good fight

 

-By going inside, Cotto concedes to a brawl, which negates his superior skill
-Going inside also allows Margarito to lean on him, which will drain his already questionable stamina

 

Even in Cotto's most primal moments of instintive reaction his punches will have technical superiority when compared to Margo's. I agree Cotto should not elect to brawl with Margo because it will only open the doors of opportunity for Antonio (its also physically draining). Margo will be the one nullifying his attack if he decides to leave the fight inside, his punches will have less effect without access to proper distance when landing punches. Margo also has the tendency to neglect defense when back out of the pocket in an attempt to create distance he leaves his chin hanging straight out and a large gap in his mid section. Again stamina will be a major question....if Cotto has it he wins hands down.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but your entire argument for Cotto rests on your belief that he has better punching technique?

 

all the real boxing fans already know cotto is going to knocked out. this man has been rocked by light hitting punchers like corley torres and judah. with margarito he will get his first taste of true welterweight power and margarito will make sure he feels it all night because he has no regard for human life.

 

It plays a large roll when two heavy handed volume punchers meet in the ring. Obviously there are tons of other factors that make up a fight but I'm trying to focus on what gives two offensive juggernaunts an advantage when facing eachother. So your observation is only partially correct and not partially wrong (did that make sense?) I've noticed the larger part of your arguement is based mostly on stamina and endurance....am I correct?

 

So I take it I'm not a real boxing fan.....tell that to my wife. The fact that Margo has no regard for human life should worry his family and not Cotto as they have a ref, judges and security in the MGM Grand....unfortunately I can't say the same for Margo's wife and kids.

Judah and Torres.....yes extremely light hitting, I hear they have trouble punching straight through wet paper bags.:blood

 

Stamina and endurance. And, I also think Margarito is mentally tougher than Cotto. Though Cotto is by far the better boxer, I don't think this is a good match-up for him.

 

torres is a jr. welterweight. you think he has more power than margarito?? who has judah knocked out in the welterweight division?? his power is overrated. margarito has been devestating fighters in the welterweight division for many years and has many one punch kos and has even torn a mans ear off. use some plain and basic common sense WILL YA??