cotto's weakness...

[niceguy45]

I hear what you're saying, and yeah, Miguel Cotto does gets "tagged" one time too many. But check this out...he NEVER watches footage of his opponent, nor does he care too much for thier fighting style. He has always stated in his interveiws he adjusts to the fight as it happens. I gotta disagree with you on two things. ONE...don't ever compare Cotto with Tito Trinidad. Your assessment on Cotto...you probably didn't see the Kelson Pinto or Sosa bouts. Look closely rounds 3-6. brother you can't tell me Cotto doesn't use head movements. Watch the Abdullaev fight...Cotto was moving side to side, lateral movements! TWO...can't really say he's done should he face a "jabber". Of course he'll get tagged. Again, your basing your assumption solely on the Winky/Trinidad bout. If you haven't noticed, Cotto ****s you ANYWHERE...your arms, shoulders, elbows...somethings gonna break! Cotto is a master at timing his opponents breathing pattern. Catches you on the inhale! By round number 5, "IF" Judha has not taken out Cotto...Zab will be breathing through his mouth...GARAUNTEED! Expect Cotto to catch him as he breathes in.....BAM! Cotto TKO 9th.

that's i think is another weakness, he shoud watch tapes of his oppo, i think that would make him better.....

[ßringer]

I think Bob Papa put it best on the "Countdown to Cotto/Judah" when he said, and I'm quoting here. "The problem with Miguel Cotto is when you watch him fight, he gets hit too much for a guy who is supposed to be considered elite." I don't see that as a major drawback, it's just that Cotto is a Puerto Rican fighter with a crowd pleasing style and mentality.

The problem is, if Judah is on his A game (which we're all expecting), getting tagged that often could spell defeat especially with Judah's speed and power. Cotto needs to mentally defeat Zab because the guys who've beat Zab, beat him mentally first.

[guzi815]

Mayweather Beat Judah, Cotto will be smashed, another overrated fighter goes down saturday, cant wait,

ok, so you're basing it on what?? cause Cotto got rocked a few times? Care to explain, brother. Floyd and Zab do have similarities. Floyd has crazy stamina...can't say that about Zab. Cotto is not weight drained, and makes weight rather easy @ 147. should Zab not establish a game plan, utilize the iab...his "Super" speed, will wear down by round 5....GARUANTEED! Cotto has crazy stamina. Cotto TKO 9th!

[guzi815]

that's i think is another weakness, he shoud watch tapes of his oppo, i think that would make him better.....

For sure! What better way to build up strategy, get a game plan going...by studying your opponents foot work, combos, see what his weakness are, and what to look out for. I guess Cotto believes in that 'ol saying..."don't worry about crossing the bridge till you get there". In other words, he just "rolls with the punches". you're right though. It'll make him better "Prepared".

[niceguy45]

For sure! What better way to build up strategy, get a game plan going...by studying your opponents foot work, combos, see what his weakness are, and what to look out for. I guess Cotto believes in that 'ol saying..."don't worry about crossing the bridge till you get there". In other words, he just "rolls with the punches". you're right though. It'll make him better "Prepared".

i mean mayweather can do that, because he has enough skills to adjust to a fighter (box on the outside)......imo cotto needs to improve that and i believe that he can with a lil bit more studying on tapes not of oppo but to immulate different styles for him to box....like camacho sort of a defensive style but can brawl if he has to or at times

[borikua]

His uncle/trainer is the one who watches the tapes...

[guzi815]

I think Bob Papa put it best on the "Countdown to Cotto/Judah" when he said, and I'm quoting here. "The problem with Miguel Cotto is when you watch him fight, he gets hit too much for a guy who is supposed to be considered elite." I don't see that as a major drawback, it's just that Cotto is a Puerto Rican fighter with a crowd pleasing style and mentality.

The problem is, if Judah is on his A game (which we're all expecting), getting tagged that often could spell defeat especially with Judah's speed and power. Cotto needs to mentally defeat Zab because the guys who've beat Zab, beat him mentally first.

I see what you're saying. and also "PRESSURE" is the ideal way to get to Zab Judha. But one must expect to get tagged "IF" you came to throw down! I think lots of folks watch Cotto for many reasons. You certainly will not be denied of an exciting, entertaining, roller-coaster of a fight. Think about it...If your favorite fighter just completely dominates his opponent, you may be happy he won, but you know deep down it wasn't entertaining. I used to enjoy watching Roy Jones Jr. But really, after a while it got boring. To be "Elite" doesn't neccesarily mean you don't get knocked down, or can't be touched. Elite is being on top. I am a fan of Zab Judha, and Miguel Cotto is my boy! Defining fight for both....Cotto TKO 9th!

[niceguy45]

I see what you're saying. and also "PRESSURE" is the ideal way to get to Zab Judha. But one must expect to get tagged "IF" you came to throw down! I think lots of folks watch Cotto for many reasons. You certainly will not be denied of an exciting, entertaining, roller-coaster of a fight. Think about it...If your favorite fighter just completely dominates his opponent, you may be happy he won, but you know deep down it wasn't entertaining. I used to enjoy watching Roy Jones Jr. But really, after a while it got boring. To be "Elite" doesn't neccesarily mean you don't get knocked down, or can't be touched. Elite is being on top. I am a fan of Zab Judha, and Miguel Cotto is my boy! Defining fight for both....Cotto TKO 9th!

i agree........

[freedom213]

Mayweather Beat Judah, Cotto will be smashed, another overrated fighter goes down saturday, cant wait,

man you got that great big picture of Jermain and your talkin about overrated! Get the **** out of here! There's a guy who should never have been and in my mind never was the true middle weight champ.

[freedom213]

I think Bob Papa put it best on the "Countdown to Cotto/Judah" when he said, and I'm quoting here. "The problem with Miguel Cotto is when you watch him fight, he gets hit too much for a guy who is supposed to be considered elite." I don't see that as a major drawback, it's just that Cotto is a Puerto Rican fighter with a crowd pleasing style and mentality.

The problem is, if Judah is on his A game (which we're all expecting), getting tagged that often could spell defeat especially with Judah's speed and power. Cotto needs to mentally defeat Zab because the guys who've beat Zab, beat him mentally first.

yes he needs to work on movement and D but he does do this and is improving. If you watch his recent fights he is getting much better at catching punches and gettting into position. This is complicated by the fact that he has fought a lot of South paws here lately but he also comes to fight and will pressure you even if it means taking a few to put some poison on your ass. This may be his undoing but at least he might go down guns a blazin instead of running backwards unlike some fighters I dont need to mention.