Lets Actually Talk Boxing: Can Cotto's Jab Neutralize.....

no. pac has proven that he is impervious to jabs, doesn't regard them. less than talking paq out of giving him an azz whoopin', cotto better bring in a gun to finish the job.

More than his jab, I think his lead right hand will be the difference, he throws it very fast and is very accurate with it. not gonna be that gangsta against a much faster and still strong pac. If he misses w lead right the consequence is too high and cotto to smart to allow himself to be countered

It can, but Cotto has to time it perfectly. It has to come in quick and snappy. At a well time rhythym, because if he doesnt, then Manny will counter him with 2-3 punches. Manny can also use his head though, so it might be a bit hard in the couple of rounds for Cotto to find him. Yet, I believe that if and when Cotto finds him with it, he possibly push him back or even drop him with it.

I actually don't think so. Cotto's got a murderous left; His yab, hook, uppercut. That shiit's his bread and butter. Cotto can actually beat some fights with only using his left. But because Paco is a southy, i think it'll give Cotto a couple rounds getting used to before he finds Pacquiao with his jab...that is if he can find Pacquiao. This fight should be a good one. Cotto might actually give Pacquiao a fight. Yeah, I checked out the Quintana fight and Cotto's jab was effective against the Southpaw Quintana. I've seen in a recent video what appears to be a counter right hook for when Cotto throw's his jab.

I actually don't think so. Cotto's got a murderous left; His yab, hook, uppercut. That shiit's his bread and butter. Cotto can actually beat some fights with only using his left. But because Paco is a southy, i think it'll give Cotto a couple rounds getting used to before he finds Pacquiao with his jab...that is if he can find Pacquiao. This fight should be a good one. Cotto might actually give Pacquiao a fight. Good point. I gotta check out the Quintana fight and see how well his jab worked against him. It worked very well against Zab but Zab keeps his right low so that fight means little in that regard.

cotto is a converted southpaw so his jab is harder than normal... the jab will force pac to the ropes and cotto will unlease bodyshots there. pac can't run forever and cotto is too strong and punches too hard. will it neutralize? i dunno. will it push pac back? yes. Thats kind of what I'm saying. Will it allow Cotto to control more of the pace (neutralize) or whatever phrase you want to use. I personally think it will be hard for Cotto to get Pac on the ropes because the guy does have quick feet. But just not allowing Pac to dash in and out as he pleases will surely help. In Pac's last 3 fights he was in and out whenever he choose to. Only against Marquez was he more cautious after getting caught by counters. While Cotto is a good counter puncher I don't think he is as good as Marquez so I think another tool for him to use should definitely be that Jab.

Whats key for cotto is this, hitting pacs body early, it has to happen. Pacs strength will obviously be speed and angles, but a couple of good ones to the body can work in his favor. Pac isnt exactly spectacular in the championship rounds and cotto can wear him down early if hes willing to take some to gives some. Whats key is catching pac after he comes in with his combinations, pac is wide open after that, he also overextends after throwing that left hand. The only thing though is that cotto is very suspect to a right uppercut. well see.

because you were there with him right? I did not have to be there to know that ODLH would be weight drained you dumb ass. Even Stevie wonder and Hellen Keller could clearly see that ODLH was shot when they saw him fight Stevie Forbes. Are you telling me you saw a prime ODLH? lol :lol1: I guess you started watching ODLH about 4 years ago? :wtf:

the jab is gonna be the X factor in this fight.... nice thread left!! http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285051

Pacquiao's in and out style? One of the most explosive and best tools in Pacquaio's arsenal is quickness of feet and darting in with bomb's and quick combinations then darting back out. Cotto has a very stiff and well timed jab. A big part of the fight will be if Cotto can neutralize Pac's darting in and out with his jab or will Pac be able to consistently shoot a left hand counter when Cotto (who sometimes drops his right when he jabs) when Cotto jabs? Making Cotto tentative in throwing it with conviction? cotto is a converted southpaw so his jab is harder than normal... the jab will force pac to the ropes and cotto will unlease bodyshots there. pac can't run forever and cotto is too strong and punches too hard. will it neutralize? i dunno. will it push pac back? yes.

I will say this much. If Cotto's jab is as effective against Pac as it was against Zab and Shane then Pac will have some trouble.

He wasnt spent? Oscar was a corpse in the locker room for crying out loud, what are you talking about? because you were there with him right?

No. Cotto will neutralize Pac wit power if he does it, not jabs. True, the only thing Cotto can do to suceed is overpower him. Also develop a strong right hand because Pac will be ready for his left hook-drop right hand habit. He needs to trap him in the corners, and work the body BADLY.

Cotto likes a slow paced fight, where he can dictate and have the other guy on wait. Thats why he won against Clottey, he gave him so much time doing almost nothing. But when a fighter crowd him, especially after the Margo bout, he folds and his power gets smothered when he tries to fight going backwards. Everytime Clottey was very active, Cotto was just trying to block, sometimes countering at the end. Now imagine what Pac can do to him, knowing that hes one of the best in not being there after a ralley of punches. Also, Pac is great at cutting with gloves...

Step in doble jab step out, step in straight left. All cotto has to do is half step back move left and tag him ala Marquez difference is this time it will hurt. Then step back raise his hands and go in even harder, problem is that as soon as he raises his hands cotto won't wait for manny to move back in "all cotto has to do..." lol...as if it it's so easy to do? it will be a test of cotto's speed and reflexes if he will be able to do that against pac's speed. besides, that was a marquez style to counter, and i doubt pac still fights that way. he presents a different style of fighting now, and with every opponent, being unpredictable and fast.

Cotto will have to use it, but I don't think there is any way to fully neutralize Pacquiao's offense. IMO Cotto better hope Pac can't take a strong welterweights punches or he is losing.

The only way to defeat Pac is throw a lot of jabs.

That "hands in the air" thing something that is completely unnecessary and I wonder why none of Pacquiao's opponents has attacked him right there. He already got hit, what's the point of risking a big punch there? It would be interesting to see if Cotto will be like the others or if he will attack. isn't it obvious that pac's not in the hitting range when he raises his hands? why do you wonder?

No. Cotto will neutralize Pac wit power if he does it, not jabs.

The Cotto jab wins this fight on it's own,if he uses it to set up cross's & hooks,it'll be worse!!!