Will Cotto raise his workrate against Margarito?

His work-rate is bound to be a little less than against a can like Gomez. There will actually be something coming back from Margarito, which always makes a big difference. That and he should elect to box a bit more, against the slow lumbering but physically strong Margarito.

 

If forced into a corner Cotto will fight back. He's proven that.

I'm just not sure if he plans on staying there or trying to circle out of the corner or off the ropes. Probably the latter against a bull like Margarito.

All in all I think it's in his best interests to stick to 1-2s and leave the combinations at home. That really isn't his thing anyways. The longer he lingers inside the more opportunities he presents to Margarito.

 

I think his workrate will change, but in which direction I am not sure.

The Gomez fight was a total joke, he could have had him out of there in the second round if he desired, but experimented switch hitting for a time, which made the fight last longer.

He should certainly turn on the skills, and look to attack the body, because that chin ain't going nowhere.

 

Cotto will defo feel Margarito out during the first few rounds...
(Which will result in him giving up the first few rounds maybe 1-3)
Miguel will by Rd.4 have test Antonio's chin with a couple of his own shot's..
And also felt if Margo's punch is something to be worried about.
By RD. 5 Cotto should have decided on either Slug it out, or use his boxing ability and move and counter.
I don't see him matching Margo's workrate...
but I also don't think a scorcard will be needed in this one either way.

Someone is gonna go.

 

I think cotto is going to win, but I don't think he could knock out marguerito.

 

Cotto is a very patient fighter who pick's his shot's with pinpoint accuracy i can't see him changing his fighting style for Margarito i can however see Cotto slowing down Margarito's workrate with those brutal bodyshot's.

 

I agree 100%..
But in this fight, I can't see Margo starting off slow.
this will represent the most important fight of the year.

Guns will be blazing, this is for everything.

 

I don't think he'll raise his workrate. That'll mean he'll be sacrificing mobility to throw more punches. Won't happen.

He'll do as you said above in the former paragraph. Typical 1-2s and try to avoid Margarito all night.

 

No raising work rate. cotto can win by doin what he's always done. he did afterall beat mosley, who is better then margo

 

Well Margos strategy coming into the fight is definitely using his reach and height advantage trust me! Ive heard plenty of interviews from Margo and most of the time thats the main topic he speaks about. Winning on the outside and effective work rate on the inside is where I think Margo will finish off Cotto.

 

That's a sound strategy. He already knows it being that he had a similiar physical matchup with Sebastian Lujan.

He can still attack but he has to be mindful of how close he gets. He has the reach. He just needs to work off a good jab.