Judah financially forced into taking on the young gun-no doubt about it!

[ROSEWOOD]

You are correct, I am not a big Klitschko fan, they have some skills, but their style just doesn't do it for me.

On this fight though, I doubt Cotto has the skill to beat Zab - but as I said, it's the fight game and you just never know until it's over! I just think after watching Zab in the gym, he's going to be fast, and he definately has some good pop. The edge goes to Zab in alot of ways in this one.

Speed - Zab
Over all boxing skills - Zab
Movement/Footwork - Zab
Power - it's close, but I will go with Cotto, barely.
Chin - it's pretty equal there.
Experience in BIG fights - Zab
Better Opponants - Zab
Hungry for a win - Zab
Needs a win more - Zab
Mental Focus - Cotto

Speed - Zab
Over all boxing skills - Zab
Movement/Footwork - Zab
Power - Zab...True 147..cotto moved up..
Chin - Even
Experience in BIG fights - Zab
Better Opponants - Zab
Hungry for a win - Zab
Needs a win more - Zab
Mental Focus - Cotto

[OptimusWolf]

Speed - Zab
Over all boxing skills - Zab
Movement/Footwork - Zab
Power - Zab...True 147..cotto moved up..
Chin - Even
Experience in BIG fights - Zab
Better Opponants - Zab
Hungry for a win - Zab
Needs a win more - Zab
Mental Focus - Cotto

And yet I've a feeling that one thing Cotto has over Zab will be enough for Cotto to win come Saturday night, although part of me would really like Zab to pull out the win.

[Parody]

I predict Cotto will win a controversial decision over a focused Zab.

[ROSEWOOD]

PARODY & WOLF...I hope Zab wins. I'm a huge fan of his..He has all the tools to be the man but his head isn't right...I hope it is on straight now..you know for the fans..

[OptimusWolf]

Me too, although I hope both guys career takes off after this fight. I think Cotto is a tad overrated but he's an exciting fighter. Likewise I think Zab has major issues executing fight plans but I really like the guy, his ****** style is only superficial I reckon.

It's a shame someone has to lose.....unless there's a draw......

[ROSEWOOD]

Me too, although I hope both guys career takes off after this fight. I think Cotto is a tad overrated but he's an exciting fighter. Likewise I think Zab has major issues executing fight plans but I really like the guy, his ****** style is only superficial I reckon.

It's a shame someone has to lose.....unless there's a draw......

A draw would be great for Cotto and poor for Zab..Zab needs wins..I'm talking like 3 to 5 straight..

[OptimusWolf]

I think it depends on the fight. If its a real good'un, then it could be remembered as a great draw between two elite fighters, helping the career of both. If its a stinker, then yes, Zab is screwed whereas Cotto still has his 0.

[Left2body]

Speed - Zab
Over all boxing skills - Zab
Movement/Footwork - Zab
Power - Zab...True 147..cotto moved up..
Chin - Even
Experience in BIG fights - Zab
Better Opponants - Zab
Hungry for a win - Zab
Needs a win more - Zab
Mental Focus - Cotto

There are a few things that need to be cleared up here. Hunger for win and Mental Focus are for me the same thing. If hunger doesn't translate to focus then its not really hunger is it?

Speed - Zab
Over all boxing skills - Zab
Movement/Footwork - Zab
Power - Zab great explosive power early but fades but still edge to Zab
Chin - Even
Experience in BIG fights - Even and I list me reason in 1)
Better Opponants - Zab
Hungry for a win - Cotto
Needs a win more - Zab
Mental Focus - Cotto

Hunger, Needs a Win more and Mental Focus are the same for me. It has to translate into focus or it means NOTHING. You also forgot a few:

Heart- Cotto
Stamina- Cotto
Strength - Cotto

1)Zab has had more experience but hasn't learned from his experiences. Experience is suppose to help you overcome adversity and/or make adjustments during the fight. Zab doesn't do well when faced with adversity. He doesn't react well when getting hurt and has failed to make between round adjustments during any of his losses.