Gato: "I was frustrating the sh*t out of Cotto. He mad coz he couldn't catch me."

Pacquiao style if frenetic and not textbook many times, but there is method behind that madness. Pacquiao is a very saavy fighter and a long time vet, and his offensive fighting style and variety in which he delivers his punches is more sophisticated than Gato can ever attempt to understand. My guess is Gato was clowning like this video (about 1:10 and 2:30min in). The "odd angles" he was giving was probably just too crude, really freelancing, and he was likely being a punk... just like this video. My guess is Gato lacks any sophistication, and thinks being "wild" is emulating Manny Pacquiao because that's all he's capable of, but couldn't be further than truth. Pacquiao will give you the biz, but it's a controlled aggression, with specific moves, behind a gameplan and he's shown to be very patient in picking and choosing spots. That's not preparing Cotto. Get his ass outta there, and Cotto doesn't need to give a reason or not, it's his camp.

I'm inclined to believe Cotto. Getting straight to the point, Gato came across as an unprofesional individual in that interview and I think he has shot himself in the foot because people will be turned off by his attitude.

You keep bringing up Bailey. I don't know why. Get off the triangulation theory. Gato can not beat Cotto for two reasons. Gato is a JWW and is too small, Cotto is better than Gato. You are reinforcing my point. Sparring and fighting are two different things. You might be the heavier puncher, and can hurt me in a bout, but the 16 oz gloves and headgear negate that advantage. Now, with your big advantage gone, i can take risks that level the playing field. Because Cotto can beat Gato in a bout, doesn't mean that Gato can't get the better of Migs in sparring. History is FULL of examples of that happening. You REALLY need to stop with the Bailey stuff. That is irrelevant. Now I can agree with you,but If the 1d Bailey can beat Gato by KO, a guy cotto beat in 6 rounds a few years back, that should mean cotto would beat gato 1 on 1. The Tri theory doesnt work,but in this rare case it does.Cotto's more versatile and would be a nightmare for gato.. I agree sparring is different,but I was never referring to it in the 1st place Speaking of Randal Bailey ,he is relevant because he proves my point,meaning both cotto and gato faught the guy and what happened?

Cotto is right. Gato = sparring partner/gym warrior. Cotto= world champion/fighter/ warrior Gato is talking like he's the man or something. He's just a sparring partner for good fighters. He never accomplished anything big in a real fight. Because like Cotto said...there are people who grow in fights, and people who grow in sparring. Both fought Randal Bailey........ http://www.sportinglife.com/pictures/general/allsportcottobailey.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3411293630_69054db25e.jpg

I believe Gato, he has no reason to lie. But he has all the reasono to create a controversy and promote his fight. I believe Cotto. I have never heard of Cotto talking smack he always says his stuff straight up.

lmao. . Haha, right? That is starting to sound like the fight at the moment.

Statements like this are indicative of a lack of boxing knowledge. 1) It's a triangulation principle. There's nothing "safe" about it. 2) Bailey is a huge puncher and anyone can get caught with small gloves 3) Sparring and fighting are not the same 4) Corley was a sparring partner for Floyd, yet gave Cotto trouble. What does that mean? Answer: very little. so you're saying Cotto would'nt beat Gato...where did I say anything about floyd? or Corley? I specifically said in this case not all homey answer my question can Gato beat Cotto 1 on 1 with no headgear? you must have forgot that cotto already handled bailey

This is why he got fired. Clearly as indicated by this interview the guy is a clown. Anyone thinking that he was getting the best of Cotto is just a fool.

LOL man ya'll jump at anything lol. Boxers get taken to school in sparring, it's happened to the best of them. For all you guys know, Cotto could've been dropped before in sparring...but 99.9% of you wouldn't even know that. Its just sparring guys, put down the proverbial razors from your wrists.

I don't know who to believe now, but Gato comes off mad cocky in this interview. He does not have God like movement that would frustrate top WW's. I thought he was an undefeated young fighter judging by his interview. God....

Gato/cotto camp are trying to fool pacquiao team into believing that all is "not" right with cotto. Next thing you'll hear is cotto fainted because he is drained.....this is funny as hell.

Who you guys will believe Gato who got KTFO by a guy Cotto totally owned in 6 rounds or Cotto who never talks shit and never bad mouth any opponent or fighter? quoted for truth.Randal Bailey pwned Gato in the summer,Cotto handled bailey a few years back with no problems. its safe to say that the triangle theory works here, 1 on 1 If Gato and Cotto had to fight Cotto would Ko this bum

If he was giving Cotto problems or not, that shouldn't b a reason 2 got kick out of camp. You get paid 2 do a job, and if u r not doing what u had bn ask 2 do, the boss is going 2 ask u 2 get da fuk out. Simple right. Gato get over it, please. If u r dat good, why u r not da one making millions with a belt or two ....

Figueroa is never gonna get sparring partner money after this. His big mouth is to blame, he's lusting after the spotlight. Cotto said 'there's some fighter that rise in sparring and some in fighting, Figueroa does it in sparring'.

Why would Gato lie? To save his image after being fired. Would Gato give Cotto problems? Doubtfull, less Cotto is shot. Answers to come on 11/14.

Gato who got KTFO by Bailey is frustrating Cotto? BULLSH!T. This interview proves this dude is a clown. Why would Gato lie? To make himself look better. Liar and a clown.

Yeah...To me, Cotto still lost his composure and got mad, either way. He didn't give Gato any kind of warning, or like..slow it down man, thats not how I spar..or be a little more serious, or whatever. He just axed him... Weird Needless to say, Cotto could have definitely handled this whole situation better

Shitt that video just change how i view MJ Me too. He might still be the best ever, but I don't care as much now. If a guy an asshole then he's an asshole. He is my favorite basketball player and I love his game, but that's about it. Many athletes think their Gods, but their just full of themselves thinking their bigger than they actually are.

Here's what I ask you to consider: Gato is a professional sparring partner. He has sparred with a ton of guys. You have heard ZERO previous complaints. In fact, Shane said this: Now, Miguel has had problems in his previous camp and has a new trainer. Miguel hasn't looked great in his last fights. So, you are basically asking me to choose between the New Yorker with the stable history...and the Caguas guy under pressure with turmoil in his camp. I'm rolling with Gatito. obviosly gato was filming that, and knoing shane is a class act he aint talking smack about'em

damn thats fuk up. that video is only about 1 minute? black teak or green tea? Shitt that video just change how i view MJ