Cotto campaigning at 154

12016y ago

So Cotto has decided to move up and if he will most likely retire after the Yuri Foreman fight. But let's say he doesn't, I'm curious to see how he would handle himself at middleweight... vs Yuri Foreman; Yuri has no power but a very good boxing ability. Still, if he can't keep Cotto at bay with his jab constantly moving, Cotto will get him late vs Martinez/Sergei: they both beat him IMO. They are natural 154lbs and been in there with bigger men. Both have enough power to get Cotto late vs Cory Spinks: Spinks have been done for a while and Cotto would walk him down. Cotto has been in some TOUGH wars in 147 and this has affected him pretty bad. He swells all too easy now and vs the bigger men this will affect him bad. He can beat some guys up there but no way will he be a dominating force at 154. The only thing that will help him greatly is to keep his power or get stronger. BUT BEFORE ANYTHING HE NEEDS TO GET BACK WITH HIS UNCLE OR GET A REAL CORNER... that's it

Comments (10)

al22tec

To compare: Height and Reach Cotto: 5'7"/ 67" Foreman WBA champ: 5'11"/ 71" Martinez WBC champ: 5'11"/76" Cory Spinks IBF champ: 5'9 1/2"/71"

16y ago

al22tec

cotto is too small to go up to the next division. He was able to meet the catchweight with his fight with Pacquiao, thus, it shouldnt be the weight as the basis to go up. The level of competition? The 147 lbs still has a lot to choose from.

16y ago

Danny_Gunz

i think its a good idea i mean he cant do to much at 147 anymore and mine as well fight yuri and hold on to a belt for a little

16y ago

phallus

cotto is too small to win a title at 154, these guys weigh 170 on fight night after weighing in at 154. he'd get hurt bad by any puncher with above average skills

16y ago

BROOKLYN_CESAR

Well yuri isnt guna trouble cotto in the power area but cotto will still need to bring his A game!!!

16y ago

DoubleMM

he doesn't have the skills or size to compete @ 154. If he fights any top guy he's getting TKO/KO.

16y ago

120

another thing is that he is supposed to retire after this fight so a tune up would only delay this. But if the fight takes place in june like is tentative now, he can still have one more fight and that's it. I'd say vs cory Spinks and call it a day

16y ago

120

I personally think they should match Miguel Cotto up against a lesser opponent. Possibly a tune-up like fight for Yuri Foreman to get a win under his belt and get more confidence. But the Cotto - Foreman fight itself would be a great match up if they ever do meet in my opinion Yuri has no power so he will d fine.

16y ago

jri9d0

I just hope this is a onetime deal because there are some serious monsters in this division and Cotto is coming off two of the worst beatings yet. Campaigning at this weight won’t be good for him. Peace.

16y ago

Crazylegs77

If he moves up and avoids punchers or really good boxers he will do ok. Still dont think its a great idea.

16y ago