Who wins? Tzsyu vs. Cotto

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  1. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tszyu at 140
    COtto at 147
     
  2. KT would've bullied Cotto similar to the way Margo did. i.e. keeping Cotto on his back foot while landing shots until Cotto could take no more.
     
  3. wellsini

    wellsini Boxing Addict Full Member

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  4. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    I thought Cotto improved noticably when he moved up to 147. At 140 I would make Kostya a clear favourite.

    Cotto's defence was never that great and Kostya was one of the most accurate punchers I've ever seen. I doubt Cotto can take his punches for 12 rounds, especially considering he rarely initiates a clinch.

    Tszyu by stoppage.
     
  5. Silver

    Silver The Champ is Here Full Member

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    most of you already said it, cotto's chin and his leaky defense cant stand up to tzsyu's accuracy. cotto would be running for his life. tzsyu by ko
     
  6. Antwuan Maxx

    Antwuan Maxx Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think this would have been a pick em fight with maybe a slight edge towards Kostya. The fighters Tszyu defeated likely get beaten by Cotto and vice versa. Tszyu was a great 140 pounder at his peak, but even then he wasn't as untouchable as most would lead you to believe.
     
  7. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Tszyu by KO in about 8-9 rounds. Tszyu was very heavy handed indeed and was a skilled boxer when he wanted. De La Hoya couldn't put a dent in Gonzalez but Tszyu had him hurt multiple times. I can't see how Cotto will deal with that kind of power.
     
  8. Vysotsky

    Vysotsky Boxing Junkie banned

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    lmao same thought.
     
  9. darthhutchence

    darthhutchence Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Tzsyu by KO, Miguel will do the chicken dance.
     
  10. steele311

    steele311 Wanna Dance? Full Member

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    Tszyu, of course...
     
  11. EleventhHour

    EleventhHour Got Dat Black & Gold Soul Full Member

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  12. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    55/45 leaning towards Tszyu.
     
  13. danieljenkins

    danieljenkins Boxing Addict Full Member

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    cotto got a suspect chin and tyzu hits really hard only 1 winner for me even know i think cotto is a better fighter
     
  14. steele311

    steele311 Wanna Dance? Full Member

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    ^You need to see more of Tszyu's fights if you think Cotto is the better fighter... ; )
     
  15. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Tsyzu was strong at 140 Cotto wasnt. That being said if Cotto fought smart I think he beats Tszyu. Tsyzu was a bit predictable but a very good pressure fighter. Cottos boxing skills are a bit underated. Tough call and a good fight. I would go with Cotto by decision or Tszyu late round KO.