Ive seen a couple of his fights but only pieces of them. He looks solid but a littile slow. Some experts think him and Cotto is a great fight and then I heard some say that Cotto would kill him and he's not all that. Which is it? Can he beat Cotto and is this Cotto's toughest fight?

Ive seen a couple of his fights but only pieces of them. He looks solid but a littile slow. Some experts think him and Cotto is a great fight and then I heard some say that Cotto would kill him and he's not all that. Which is it? Can he beat Cotto and is this Cotto's toughest fight?
He defeated Cotto in the olympics so hmmmm maybe lol

I doubt it though..it being his toughest fight maybe cuz Cotto has been fighting puppy crap recently..

Cotto has more experience than Abdulaev is all I know.

Ive seen a couple of his fights but only pieces of them. He looks solid but a littile slow. Some experts think him and Cotto is a great fight and then I heard some say that Cotto would kill him and he's not all that. Which is it? Can he beat Cotto and is this Cotto's toughest fight?


I don't know how good he is because I've only seen limited clips of him in action. However, I think the same people that are saying he'll give Cotto a hard fight or beat him were the same people who were saying that Pinto would outbox Cotto...or the same people who were saying that Kendall Holt would have potentially stopped Cotto.

The jury is still out on this one. If Cotto fights this one like he fought Corley then anything is possible. I have the feeling that Cotto will stop this guy in the middle rounds though.

He defeated Cotto in the olympics so hmmmm maybe lol

I doubt it though..it being his toughest fight maybe cuz Cotto has been fighting puppy crap recently..
Alot of great fighters lose in the olypics or in the amatures to people you never heard of so that doesnt mean too much. However I do think Cotto is a littile overrated

I don't know how good he is because I've only seen limited clips of him in action. However, I think the same people that are saying he'll give Cotto a hard fight or beat him were the same people who were saying that Pinto would outbox Cotto...or the same people who were saying that Kendall Holt would have potentially stopped Cotto.

The jury is still out on this one. If Cotto fights this one like he fought Corley then anything is possible. I have the feeling that Cotto will stop this guy in the middle rounds though.
I think Abdulaev has a bigger name then Pinto though and has established himself as a better fighter so I see a littile difference in that

Alot of great fighters lose in the olypics or in the amatures to people you never heard of so that doesnt mean too much. However I do think Cotto is a littile overrated
Ithink his overrated to

but the amateurs and pros are a whole different game to

Alot of great fighters lose in the olypics or in the amatures to people you never heard of so that doesnt mean too much. However I do think Cotto is a littile overrated

I disagree. Cotto is a ****in monster wit good discipline. Most top dawgs I bet wont beat him!

However, I think the same people that are saying he'll give Cotto a hard fight or beat him were the same people who were saying that Pinto would outbox Cotto.

Abdulaev kayoed Pinto in the same Olympics that he beat Cotto on points. :D

I think Abdulaev has a bigger name then Pinto though and has established himself as a better fighter so I see a littile difference in that


Well both guys are/were seen as being skilled prospects. Pinto was 20-0 however with a win over Augustus who is a bigger name than anyone on Abdulaevs record. It seemed that people liked Pinto over Cotto too because Pinto was good on the outside and had a significant reach advantage. I dunno though, Abdulaev could be a bigger threat to Cotto, only time will tell.

Honestly, what prospect/young fighter isn't overrated? I've heard 50 people call Hatton overrated, same for Cotto, same for Harris, etc...

Abdullaev is really good. I have seen him before and I am very impressed. Im surprised hes not more of a household name, but maybe language barrier might exists. I would pick him to KO Cotto.

Honestly, what prospect/young fighter isn't overrated? I've heard 50 people call Hatton overrated, same for Cotto, same for Harris, etc...

I think at one moment or the otha, all fightas have been called ova-rated in this website! LOL

After seeing Abdullaev a couple of times as a pro, I don't see him doing very good against Cotto. He is much slower than Miguel and he seems to be hit somewhat easily, sort of a robotic european style not much head movement. But I also haven't seen him fight too recently so he may have corrected his defense some but he's still too slow. COTTO BY KO/TKO middle rounds.

Cotto is bigger than Abdulaev and his best asset, the left hook, is stronger than any one punch Abdulaev posses. However, Abdualaev is a step up for Cotto competition wise and thumps harder than anyone Cotto has been in with thus far.

This fight probably won't go past five rounds because someone is bound to get KO'd in this fight between two fighters that carry heavy punching power and suspect chins. I wouldn't be surprised to see Cotto KO'd.

Honestly, what prospect/young fighter isn't overrated? I've heard 50 people call Hatton overrated, same for Cotto, same for Harris, etc...
Yeah but those other guys dont get nearly as much hype as Cotto has gotten

i seen abdulaev fights on fnf after the olympics. he's strong with a cromagnon forehead that was hard on the opponents chin and fists. he fights european style and can take repeated punches to the head. a rough guy. we will see how much power cotto really has because abdulaev will be an easy target to hit. and adulaev could get lucky.cotto is one inch taller . abdulaev has a two inch longer reach. hope its not being faught in puerto rico!

he's an average fighter.............and nowhere near a worthy contender to cotto's fringe title................cotto is being padded, and they think they can market this fight as a "legitimate", only because abdullaev beat cotto in an "amateur" bout 5 years ago................

he's an average fighter.............and nowhere near a worthy contender to cotto's fringe title................cotto is being padded, and they think they can market this fight as a "legitimate", only because abdullaev beat cotto in an "amateur" bout 5 years ago................


abdulaev is a good tuneup and a worthy contender for that cheezy belt. small risk of being hurt in this one. plus gives cotto just a little more time for an opening for a big money fight against the big guys.

i saw a few of abdulaev fights and honestly i was impressed , he has a thight guard ,put his punches together well and looks like he can crack .

i think that during the first 2 years after the olympics he was better than cotto , but cotto received better training , plus abdualev is rumored to be past 30 altough he is somethin like 24 officialy.

Abdullaev is really good. I have seen him before and I am very impressed. Im surprised hes not more of a household name, but maybe language barrier might exists. I would pick him to KO Cotto.
I like Abdullaev in his upcoming fight. He IS the truth. Not flashy but just a smart, aggressive fighter.

I think he's got a good chance to win but if it's close ... his fault. He can't leave it in the judges hands.

Cottos been fighting Mayweather left overs, for a mega-fight, he just KO'd Corley in 5 RD's(whos better than Abdullaev/Pinto), if Cotto boxs, he will be impressive like allways, alot of great match-ups after this, for him.

Abdullaev could win but will he? I don’t think so. He should get a better trainer.