is it me or is cottos punching power gone

Not sure if he can punch as hard as he used to, his record suggests he cant, but ask Floyd whether he punches hard.

A boxer's power doesn't just go. As they go up in weight, bigger fighters can take their power better than the guys in lower weight classes can. For example, Kelly Pavlik's power is exactly the same as it was at 160. But because he's fighting bigger guys than at 160, they can take his power much better. This Sigmond guy, would have been knocked out instead of just stopped by the corner, if they were both MW's. Also, you have to realize, Cotto's power is the same, but depending on what level of opponent he's fighting, his power will show. Mayorga and Foreman were apparently outmatched. Margarito was outmatched as well but more because of his injury. Cotto "stopped" all 3 of them, with Foreman being a more legit, clear stoppage. While Margarito was more of a doctor stoppage but Marg was alright physically, and Mayorga was a weird 12th round stoppage were it seemed like Mayorga just quit because he couldn't keep up with the punishment and was too old and worn. Truth is Cotto's power is still there but if he faces good-elite fighters, he's not gonna stop them. Malignaggi was/is good, Mosley was very good in 2007, Margarito was good in 2008, Clottey was good in 2009, Pacquiao is very good, Mayweather is elite. Cotto couldn't knock any of these guys out. Cotto has knocked out like 4 good boxers, Judah, Corley, Quintana, and Foreman.

nobody is stupid enough to just stand in front of Cotto and let the world see if he still has Power...that is just fukin stupid Margarito cheater or not the dude has a GREAT CHIN and he is though so it is hard to Measure Your Power against Margarito and against Mayweather, it is just hard to land clean punches...especially CLEAN POWER PUNCHES yeah Cotto landed some punches on Mayweather of course but nothing damaging obviously

in recent fights I've thought that cotto has looked robotic, his punching predictable, and no snap. now, in the mayweather fight, some of the cotto of old showed up, enough to make a good fight out of it, but he doesn't seem to be breaking bones and crushing innards like he was before. idk what the deal is, but ive noticed that, from a fan stand point, I mean I'm not getting hit by him but it looks like his power has faded a bit, or the snap and pop in his punches. cotto is the man though, he's a true professional and a class act, a true asset to the sport.

Power is usually the last thing to go in boxing (unless your mosley in that case chin is the last to go lol) Cotto has always been an accumulator. That AND Floyd's chin is underrated as hell so people think because he's a defense whiz, that if he gets hit he's gonna crumble or something is probably why cotto may not have looked that powerful to you. Alot of those shots where partially blocced as well. I think Cotto had all the confidence in the world in that last fight. He got that bac after Diaz helped him get thru his demons (Marg). He was stingin da hell outta marg in that fight. And in the Forman, and Mayorga fights as well. AND he's using 10 ounce gloves now. so i think its just a lot of factors really. Here is a video of some of the of the shots that Cotto landed on Floyd. They look strong to me. go to 3:20

Cotto still has punching power he demonstrated that against Floyd but of course is not the punching power he use to have...I say he has enough power to put on a great fight against Canelo probably a win

margarito seems to think he punches like a girl.

first of all, I'm on record as believing Floyd won that fight 9-3/10-2 against Cotto, but that said... yes, Cotto only landed mostly jabs, but they are left-hand dominant jabs which are a lot stiffer than an orthodox jab as well as being more accurate in other words, they hurt more Floyd did win 118-110/117-111. Floyd took the first 5 rounds, yes Floyd won the 5th round. Just because Floyd fought off the ropes doesn't mean he lost the round. Cotto didn't land all that much and got out fought off the ropes the entire round, and Floyd out landed him throughout. Cotto won rounds 6 and 8, Floyd took the 7th as the pace slowed down. The 9th could have gone either way, both had their moments, it really depends on what you favored personally. And Floyd shut the last 3 rounds out easily. 118-110 was my card, could easily see it 117-111. No more, no less.

He's never been a one punch knock our artists, it's always been through accumulation with Miguel. He got in some good shots against Floyd, but most of his punches were half blocked and mostly jabs landed. first of all, I'm on record as believing Floyd won that fight 9-3/10-2 against Cotto, but that said... yes, Cotto only landed mostly jabs, but they are left-hand dominant jabs which are a lot stiffer than an orthodox jab as well as being more accurate in other words, they hurt more

If he loaded up now, he might get punished cos he aint fighting nobodies. Thats why he has to box and be more careful and methodical, and as a result he probably is not punching as hard. But if had a opponent hurt and Cotto went for the kill you might see the old punching power return. He hasnt really got anyone in that situation, apart from Jennings, which coincidently he did look more poweruful didnt he, and jennings said as much about Cottos power. Voila.

over 800 views and 30 responses...interesting. I think Cotto got his confidence back after marg2, but then lost a little bit from the floyd fight. He actually thought he could beat him...that's confidence. His punching is ok...i agree with the others, he hits pretty hard, but an accummulation puncher, unless he catches you with a trademark left hook.

I think Miguel rocked Floyd too with a left hook at one point but Floyd bluffed his way out. http://youtu.be/YuWv_d3OioE?t=32m44s

Well he didn't really land much on Floyd's chin at all. 90% of what he landed was the jab here and there, or some body punches. It's always been more of an accumilation with Cotto, to me at least.

Keep in mind he's fighting at a higher weight class with naturally bigger foes, thus his punching power is just about average at 154.. this......

like mentioned cotto was never a one punch KO artist, he wore guys down with an accumulation of punches. not just punches either, pressure. before he would apply non stop pressure for 12 rounds which broke his oponents down as much as his punches did and complimented his power. now he fights on the back foot quite often so that pressure doesnt play nearly as big a part in breaking ppl down. he has also moved up in weight obviously , a weight where he stopped all but one of his oponents. i have acctually been suprised by how well he carried his power to 154. even against floyd. he hardly ever hit floyd with clean powerpunches but his jabs were snapping mayweathers head back like he got hit by a Lt.HW. those jabs looked extremely powerful. cotto losing power :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

i think that after the pacquiao fight is when it started because pacquaio took some shots from him and didnt seem bothered at all he doesnt punch like he use to anymore i think manny took his confidence i think thats why he doesnt punch like he used to anymore even against floyd floyd didnt look that bothered by his shots when he took some good shot from cotto idk i think i might be imagining things plzz tell me what u think Not much to do with Pacquaio. His power is just not carrying as much at Supah WW. He is afterall a SMALL Supah WW.

I think his punching power is still there, but he's more of a strong puncher rather than a great puncher. I think he has heavy hands, he lands with solid leverage but he doesn't land those punch through the target shots on the chin, temple, etc. Specially against Mayweather, he barely landed his punches cleanly. Most of the time that Cotto catches his opponent with very good shots they get hurt, but when he just touches them up he only really earns the respect of the opponent, but for the most part it's really hard to hurt people with shots that don't go through the target. I say his punching power is there, but his opponents have been very good at neutralizing it. Except Margo, he just took it like a badass.

His power is still there and he proved that against Foreman, Mayorga and Margarito. Against Floyd is hard to hit him flush but he still broke his nose and left his face all bruised up.

Cotto is a heavy handed fighter. Enough power to keep his foes honest that they can't simply walk through. Not a one punch KO guy unless it is a well placed left hook to the body. Fighting at a higher weight his punches won't have the same effect as in 140 or 147 especially with 10 oz gloves.

I am a huge Cotto fan but If you guys have time then just watch the Cotto vs Margarito fight from 2008 in high quality then watch the Cotto vs Pacquiao fight then tell me, who is the bigger Cotto, I could careless about who the bigger cotto was, cuz he was DRAINED when he fought pac, and didnt weigh the same...not only that, but he is NOW fighting at 154'..Not only that, but who CARES about his size?...He can still compete with the BEST of the best, why the hell should he retire thats silly