Cotto-Clottey will look like Cotto-Abdullaev

Clottey has broken mentally in fights where he can't do what he wants to do (i.e. Margarito, Baldomir). This won't be an issue because Cotto isn't a pressure fighter. If Clottey was a bigger puncher, I would put money on him. However, Clottey doesn't sit down on his punches completely. He likes to throw counters out of his shell, and he is very good at this because of his athletism. Cotto has better transitional offense and defense (on top of a superior jab). Cotto has good enough chops to take whatever he gets hit cleanly with from Clottey. Cotto's body attack may play a role in this fight, because he attacks very well to the body (and Clottey has a high guard). I have Cotto winning a close, but clear decision.

Do you even watch boxing? Abdullaev is not even close to the level of Clottey at all. Clottey is a beast at 147 and IF Cotto wins it's gonna be one of his toughest fights. you got me DAMN IT!! this guy got me I've actually never watched boxing or boxed before in my life. And this guy read right through it and exposed me. :ban:

Clottey and Abdullaev have very similar styles. Abdullaev pressured Cotto and had that very tight defense like Clottey. Cotto had his boxing shoes on that night and boxed a terrific fight. Abdullaev is a powerful dude, but I would say that Clottey is stronger. Abdullaev is probably faster. Clottey is like a bigger version of him. Cotto knows what to do with a guy like this. I just hope a better Cotto shows up than the one against Jennings. Do you even watch boxing? Abdullaev is not even close to the level of Clottey at all. Clottey is a beast at 147 and IF Cotto wins it's gonna be one of his toughest fights.

if cotto is so adaptable he should've beaten marg... in fact, imho he was on his way to beating marg, but his stamina gave out. this is way styles doesn't always make fights. The Plasterito fight has a huge question mark on it, try and find another example but I know you'll just beat this to death.

Cotto beats Mosley Margarito beats Cotto Mosley beats Margarito styles make fights Exactly! First time someone seems to be using sense.

Cotto beats Mosley Margarito beats Cotto Mosley beats Margarito styles make fights

if cotto is so adaptable he should've beaten marg... in fact, imho he was on his way to beating marg, but his stamina gave out. this is way styles doesn't always make fights. What on Earth are you talking about? I said adapting is his style, and it is. I never said Cotto is the god of adapting and as long as he adapts he beats anyone. All I said is he adapts, and that's what he did. Margarito pressured so he moved and boxed. He used his style, and Margarito used his style (pressuring and walking through punches.) That's what made the fight. Cotto got tired and lost. Sure. But that doesn't mean styles didn't make the fight. What are you talking about? Im having an extremely hard time making sense of what your saying. Because he got tired and lost styles don't make fights? If anything Cotto adapting and being pressured to box and move caused him to tire faster and that was because of Margarito's style which again leads to the saying styles make fights. Because Cotto was forced to use that style he tired much faster than if he was walking his opponent down had the opponents style been a mover or runner.

NO way. Clottey is better in every single catagory then Abdullaev. Also, I always say this but Cotto was just way too big & strong for anyone at 140. It wont be that way at all against Clottey. He may win but it wont be like that fight Cant agree with you there, after all, Abdullaev was a olympic gold medalist, so his boxing skills must have been superior to that of Clotteys.

Cotto style is he adapts in the ring. If you put pressure on him he moves and boxes. If your moving and boxing he puts pressure. It has been like that his ENTIRE career despite people claiming hes just a come forward brawler. Margarito puts pressure, so Cotto boxes. Just like he did against Ndou who put pressure on him, Abdullaev, Bazan, Maussa. That's Cotto's style. Styles makes fights. Clottey will pressure him with his tight defense going, so Cotto will fight similar to how he fought Abdullaev because that's how he adapts to that style. if cotto is so adaptable he should've beaten marg... in fact, imho he was on his way to beating marg, but his stamina gave out. this is way styles doesn't always make fights.

The only thing that impressed me about Abdullaev was his punching power. He was ultra aggressive but it seemed like he relied too heavily on that right hand and not enough on his boxing. I think Clottey is a much better boxer than Abdullaev but they did have a similar defensive style with their hands held high. Clottey is much more mobile and counters a lot better, not to mention the unreal size difference. Abdullaev applies more intense pressure, is faster in my opinion, and throws more. Clottey is much bigger and stronger. I'm not claiming they are exactly the same but their styles are similar how they apply pressure and throw and cover up in that tight defense. Cotto adapts to the style of his opponent and I see him fighting Clottey just like he fought Abdullaev. Cotto is also a lot more experienced, bigger, and stronger than when he fought Abdullaev so that will help him adjust to the bigger stronger Clottey.

how do you explain cotto/marg then? there are exceptions to the rule. Cotto style is he adapts in the ring. If you put pressure on him he moves and boxes. If your moving and boxing he puts pressure. It has been like that his ENTIRE career despite people claiming hes just a come forward brawler. Margarito puts pressure, so Cotto boxes. Just like he did against Ndou who put pressure on him, Abdullaev, Bazan, Maussa. That's Cotto's style. Styles makes fights. Clottey will pressure him with his tight defense going, so Cotto will fight similar to how he fought Abdullaev because that's how he adapts to that style.

The only thing that impressed me about Abdullaev was his punching power. He was ultra aggressive but it seemed like he relied too heavily on that right hand and not enough on his boxing. I think Clottey is a much better boxer than Abdullaev but they did have a similar defensive style with their hands held high. Clottey is much more mobile and counters a lot better, not to mention the unreal size difference.

Some people here make Clottey to be this big powerull guy that has big power. The guy has some pop but is far from a big ko puncher. clottey is a strong and big WW, but he doesnt have this "big power" ur talking about. Cotto will do the same thing he did to Abdullaev he'll break him down and take him out in the later rounds when Clottey's questionable stamina is worn down by Cotto's body attack. clottey isn't abdullaev. cotto's stamina is questionable too though. Clottey has to change one thing if wants to win against Cotto, and that is to throw more punches, because he goes in to his shell defense and time passes by without throwing anything. clottey is a counterpuncher, so the more cotto punches, the more opportunities he will give clottey. I think their punch stats will look similiar. cotto will look to conserve his energy so he doesnt gas (if he's smart). styles make fights how do you explain cotto/marg then? there are exceptions to the rule.

Clottey has to change one thing if wants to win against Cotto, and that is to throw more punches, because he goes in to his shell defense and time passes by without throwing anything. Truly, I have seen several Clottey fights and this is his only weakness that I can see. His defense is near perfect, he has speed, throws great combos, has power and footwork. He just gets too complacent at times. His condition is superb so I don't know why he chills so much. He should attack Cotto and pressure him all night. This will be closer than the Mosley fight I imagine, if it is an in-fight- Cotto should watch out for the Clottey uppercut. Clottey by SD

the only similarities are the style, nothing else is the same styles make fights

I totally agree. i said the same thing, when this fight was mentioned to happend. They have the same exact style. The only difference is that abdullaev threw more and was a bigger puncher at the weight, and a bit bigger than Cotto. In the other hand, Clottey throws less, but is way bigger than Cotto, stronger not that much. Look how everyone disagreeing with you is a Cotto hater. That's true, Abdullaev was a physically strong dude. Cotto did a great job throwing combos and moving that night and seemed prepared to go 12. I know he got the stoppage anyway but he seemd ready for 12. That's how he should fight the Clottey fight.

I never saw the fight, but I doubt Cotto is going to knock Clottey out. Anything is possible but I don't see it happening. Cotto didn't really knock him out he just busted Abdullaev's eye up real nice and it completely swelled shut. It was actually a pretty entertaining and competitive fight. Cotto seemed to know he would have a hard time landing clean shots so he was boxing well and throwing nice combinations.

Some people here make Clottey to be this big powerull guy that has big power. The guy has some pop but is far from a big ko puncher. Cotto will do the same thing he did to Abdullaev he'll break him down and take him out in the later rounds when Clottey's questionable stamina is worn down by Cotto's body attack.

Clottey>Abdullaev. No way Cotto does what he did in that fight to Clottey. Clottey sure as hell won't quit either.

Clottey has to change one thing if wants to win against Cotto, and that is to throw more punches, because he goes in to his shell defense and time passes by without throwing anything.