I know this poll was done long ago but since Cotto has been going back to his old ways of hunter not hunted ( but being smart about how he does it). I for one think this fight would end with Cottos hand raised. Esp given the fact that Canelo obvi struggles in the ring against A level opposition. Although Cotto would prob have to KO him or knock him down repeatedly bc even if he were to win every round or at least 8 or 9 w/o question they will still find a way to give fight to Canelo. ( 114-114 Floyd fight , 117-111 Lara fight ). So what are your thoughts?
Canelo would torch Cotto ..... In fact, I see Cotto getting on his bicycle as early as the sixth round to get away from the power-shots.
Here's the biggest problem for Cotto with or without Roach: Cotto is a sucker for the uppercut and Canelo throws one of the best I've seen since JMM, but with much added power. Cotto's consistent boxing stance makes him vulnerable to sweeping lefts\rights and uppercuts all night long. And he's too shop-worn to handle the pounding that Canelo can dish out.
Cotto also, isn't as fluid on his feet anymore and a stationary Cotto is just begging to get handled just like El Pero, by Canelo.
Easy fight to pick ..... Canelo by KO IF Cotto can't stay on his bike. If Cotto can stay on his bike then he might stretch it out to the eleventh.
Sadly, this fight and beating will be Cotto's retirement party.
Canelo works SO much better against come-forward fighters than he does against boxers like Lara and Mayweather. Skilled as Cotto is, Canelo still has too much for him. Bad style matchup for Cotto.
Cotto by decision but if I were him I'd invest heavily on making sure there's beyond neutral judges even by all means sacrificing some concessions. There's always that 2-1 judging against you when Canelo's around let's not forget especially in the Mayweather fight those judges made that L look good.
After thinking it over...I got Canelo Out-Boxing Cotto!
Of course Canelo did not look good against Lara because Canelo is not naturally a "PRESSURE FIGHTER" or a "INSIDE FIGHTER". Canelo is a BOXER PUNCHER and as seen against Angulo when he is able to fight his OWN STYLE, he is a damn good fighter.
Won't have to Pressure or Chase Down Cotto!
So I got Canelo by Decision! Yes Canelo is not the perfect fight but now I think some are just completely underrating him which might actually be a great thing for him because it removes some expectations and pressure off of him. I think Canelo hand speed gives Cotto Problems!
I agree with this. I think Canelo would surprise people with his defense against a slower Cotto.
After thinking it over...I got Canelo Out-Boxing Cotto!
Of course Canelo did not look good against Lara because Canelo is not naturally a "PRESSURE FIGHTER" or a "INSIDE FIGHTER". Canelo is a BOXER PUNCHER and as seen against Angulo when he is able to fight his OWN STYLE, he is a damn good fighter.
Won't have to Pressure or Chase Down Cotto!
So I got Canelo by Decision! Yes Canelo is not the perfect fight but now I think some are just completely underrating him which might actually be a great thing for him because it removes some expectations and pressure off of him. I think Canelo hand speed gives Cotto Problems!
I picked Cotto by decision, although I COULD see a scenario where Canelo gets stopped. I just think Miguel Cotto is too fast and too skilled for Saul Alvarez. I thought Lara actually won the fight by several rounds.
Cotto with roach looks great offensively..
Cotto is much more skilled than canelo and should beat him by decision..
I think it will be a great fight but cotto is more skilled..