Cotto deserves more respect then he's getting

I'm a Cotto fan, but I don't necessarily think its bashing him to say he ran. Miguel was fighting to survive for the last half of the fight. He did far more retreating than fighting in the back half of the fight from what I saw. I don't think MC thought he could win by the 7-8th round. I don't think its disrespectful to say that, but others may disagree. Exactly I couldn't even watch it. After round 7 he knew he couldn't stand and trade because of the speed. At that point you have to get through the fight somehow.

I expected a lot worse because of how he retreated in the second half of the fight. I'm glad it's not ridiculous on here. It's more Pac being one of the greats than anything. It doesn't hurt that he did a lot better than Hatton and De La Hoya anyway you look at it.

A few people are bashing him saying he ran the whole time I'm a Cotto fan, but I don't necessarily think its bashing him to say he ran. Miguel was fighting to survive for the last half of the fight. He did far more retreating than fighting in the back half of the fight from what I saw. I don't think MC thought he could win by the 7-8th round. I don't think its disrespectful to say that, but others may disagree.

Check out Pac's interview in ESPN. Pac said that he stay still infront of Cotto in the 1st few rounds because he wants to test Cotto's power and he said that Cotto really hurt him but Pac didnt want show to show Cotto that he was hurt.

Once again i will say Cotto had no buissnes in the ring with pacman, even if he won there would have been a case for anyone to say Pacma wasnt a ligit welterweight. Manny and freddie are far better combination than Cotto and joe santiago would ever be. Freddy (best trainer in the game by the way) said it best "fighter like Manny come around once in a life time" . For all you Cotto fanatics whats the excuse now, Cant blame loaded gloves for this one. The guys human amd just an above ave. fighter. One question whos better now Cotto or Trinidad?

He's a true warrior and gentlemen. He came up short against the far superior Manny Pacquiao but it's nothing to be embarrassed about like some are pointing out. I think he deserves more credit then he's getting, he's always kept to himself and respects his opponents. See how he came up to Manny after and congrats him on his win? why the hate and BS for him? the hate on him is due to his stans talking shit. simple.

A few people are bashing him saying he ran the whole time Cotto's plan A is come forward and destroy the other guy. Cotto's plan B is to stand his ground and counter to destroy the other guy. Cotto's plan C is to back up and counter and destroy the other guy, like against Margs. Only when you get to plan D does Miguel run. With real true runners, track stars, running men, their plan A, B, C thru Z is run run run run! Stink out the fight and get a points win! yay! *fart* To me Cotto is no runner. He was just outgunned last night.

Cotto's punches definitely had a greater snap to them, whenever they landed that is. Pacquiao's punches had only a little less in them, but they were plentiful, which added to the overall damage to Cotto. I just so happens that, in this case, speed prevailed against power. But Cotto power wasn't that big against Manny. He did everything great in the beginning. He even try to make up for that first knockdown. He got to many, but Manny just wasn't getting hurt enough. then when manny hurt him it was over. He was afraid of mannys punches and he was already weak for trying to make up for the knockdown. Its not like Cotto couldn't catch him or box with him, but he can't trade punches. Because Cotto punches weren't that powerful against Manny. If they were Manny would be stopped momentarily from doing his combos. Everyone knew Coto would be weak at the end with the way Manny fights, but if he couldn't hurt Manny than Manny wouldn't be coming forward.

First off congratulations to Manny. The man made me a believer, his speed, stamina, and power is incredible but Cotto can deal with that as he has before its Manny skills the volume punching and foot movement that gave the Philipines a great win especially after what they been through and they deserve this victory. As for Cotto he's still my favorite. I'm proud of him he hung in there and fought his heart out. I hope he considers changing trainers i feel he can still improve and become champion again. There are other fights out there so this is not the end, but if he retires i wont be mad he's been in many great wars.

Pacquiao out guns any fighter, but he was the stronger fighter too. Cotto is a better boxer, but he can keep up in a brawl with Pac. Pac is like the energizer bunny. Cotto showed everything except that he wasn't stronger than pac, that couldn't take pacs punches and his stamina. Cotto's punches definitely had a greater snap to them, whenever they landed that is. Pacquiao's punches had only a little less in them, but they were plentiful, which added to the overall damage to Cotto. I just so happens that, in this case, speed prevailed against power.

Pacquiao out guns any fighter, but he was the stronger fighter too. Cotto is a better boxer, but he can keep up in a brawl with Pac. Pac is like the energizer bunny. Cotto showed everything except that he wasn't stronger than pac, that couldn't take pacs punches and his stamina. I just cant believe Cotto couldnt really hurt him. I thought Pac might just be too fast for him, but Cotto was hanging with him he just couldnt hurt him. Mannys punch resistance is what I was most impressed with last night.

I see he is getting his fair amount of respect around here. However, their are some idiots i've seen on this forum sprouting how Cotto is a quitter blah blah! It's good to see he is getitng some credit though and people have come to terms Pacquiao is just a monster! Cotto fights for the people of Rico and his fans. If only there were more people boxers like him and of course the great man himself Pacquiao! Both gentlemen...

DO you think Cotto's a gentleman? His uncle might have done something to really piss everyone off.... the reason where gentleman Cotto got wild over...

A few people are bashing him saying he ran the whole time He was hurt after the second knock down. and you know his stamina is an issue, because he starts great, but he can't keep it up. Cotto was actually impressive in the first rounds. I couldn't believe how quick he was. But all along i knew that if Cotto couldn't hurt Manny he was done.

Dont really think people are disrespecting cotto at all, I think we are allowed to celebrate a great fight and fighter in Pacqiuao and its just unfortunate that a nice fella like cotto is the victim nothing personal.

Cotto was outgunned, but hes a hell of a fighter. He came in great shape and he was willing to throw down. Hes a beast in the ring, and hes a gentleman outside of the ring. He gave Manny hell for the first half of the fight and hes still one of the top guys at WW. Manny is just something special, Cotto has nothing to be ashamed of and anyone talking bad about him should go hang themselves. Pacquiao out guns any fighter, but he was the stronger fighter too. Cotto is a better boxer, but he can keep up in a brawl with Pac. Pac is like the energizer bunny. Cotto showed everything except that he wasn't stronger than pac, that couldn't take pacs punches and his stamina.

Nah, I think most people are giving Cotto respect after the fight. He did take Pac's best punches and continued fighting. Manny's speed and movements just proved to be more than Cotto could take that night.

Cotto made a mistake not having a good trainer, but he's definitely a warrior and he went to war last night. Much respect to both guys.

cotto gets plenty of respect, vitali dominates every fight and he gets none

I haven't seen anyone hating on Cotto. Everyone's calling him a warrior and giving him props for hanging in there and how he kept on trying. He deserves a lot of credit.