Judah vs Cotto - My Take On It

[Soundtraveler]

One thing is true about fighting Zab Judah, if an opponent doesn't belong in the same ring with him it was evident really quickly.

No doubt about that my friend! Judah wins in 6 Rounds...

[PapiShasho]

No doubt about that my friend! Judah wins in 6 Rounds...

I was going to say let's bet on that, because that isn't happening obviously, but I'll make it sweeter for you, since I'm 100% sure Cotto is easily taking this fight after some early trouble...let's bet 2 to 1 that Cotto wins this fight. Doesn't matter how it goes, what round, decision or KO or whatever...

Cotto wins, I get 5000 points.
Judah wins, I damn near empty my account and give you 10k.

Draw, then we keep our points obviously. DQs count as losses, so if Judah gets DQed, he loses, I get 5k, same with Cotto, and if there's a no contest for an early headbutt, it's a draw, and a TKO in the later rounds because of a headbutt and whoever wins by scorecard, then thats who wins and we payup.

I don't want any excuses, so just common sense. If Cotto has one more W in his win column, he won, and same with Judah.

Deal? 2 to 1?

[Soundtraveler]

I was going to say let's bet on that, because that isn't happening obviously, but I'll make it sweeter for you, since I'm 100% sure Cotto is easily taking this fight after some early trouble...let's bet 2 to 1 that Cotto wins this fight. Doesn't matter how it goes, what round, decision or KO or whatever...

Cotto wins, I get 5000 points.
Judah wins, I damn near empty my account and give you 10k.

Draw, then we keep our points obviously. DQs count as losses, so if Judah gets DQed, he loses, I get 5k, same with Cotto, and if there's a no contest for an early headbutt, it's a draw, and a TKO in the later rounds because of a headbutt and whoever wins by scorecard, then thats who wins and we payup.

I don't want any excuses, so just common sense. If Cotto has one more W in his win column, he won, and same with Judah.

Deal? 2 to 1?

O.K. - sure thing, you are on neighbor! Ever get up to Boca?

[ceboxer15]

I have enjoyed the jawing between Cotto fans and myself, it's always fun and it's all "in fun" for me. My world doesn't change regardless of who wins it, but I am rooting for my friend Zab. That said, if anyone gives a damn about how I see this fight happening tomorrow night, I invite you to read on.

Miguel is the current Champion, and I give him props for that, but the way I see it, he will have to come up with a HUGE performance to get past Zab.

The only thing that Cotto brings is a good punch, and a decent ability to cut off the ring. For his part, Cotto is in with a fighter in Judah, that is better in nearly every aspect of the game, from any fighter he has faced thusfar in his career.

The first two rounds will answer one question right off the bat - how much ring rust does Zab have after a year long layoff? If he is sharp right away, Cotto is in trouble right away, if he is rusty, Cotto builds some confidence.

Most people here keep talking about Cotto's body punching. Let me address that - Cotto has landed some body shots on fighters who stay in front of him, but Zab is not going to do that. In this one I see Zab sticking the jab to the body and head of Cotto fast and often.

By sticking Cotto with the jab, Cotto will have a hard time getting within range of a body attack, because Judah has a 5 inch reach advantage. Zab is going to work that jab you can count on that, and you will see Cotto shake his head in frustration when he continues to be fed a steady diet of jabs.

If Zab keeps Cotto in the center of the ring, he has the upper hand all night, and he knows it. Cotto can't land to the body while eating jabs and straight lefts - and don't think for a second Zab doesn't have good power in that jab. He also throws punches from odd angles, and has the speed to get out before Cotto gets his punch off. Cotto may be one of the slowest punchers Zab has ever faced in the ring, while Zab is by far the fastest fighter Miguel has ever seen.

Cotto has good power, but Zabs' power is just as good if not BETTER than Cotto's. Zab has one punch power, if he lands that left on the button, it's good night Miguel right then and there. Everyone talks of the Kostya KO, and thinks Zab has no chin - but I am here to tell you, - Cotto has been getting rocked by fighters with much less power, much less speed, and much less skill than Judah. In my eyes, Cotto will have to show me he can take Zabs' biggest punch - and I doubt it quite frankly.

The speed of Judah will be in play more than people realize, because it's going to be a matter of who can land big first, and that will take skill and speed, there is no doubt in my mind who is going to land first. It will be Judah.

I see Judah as the fighter with everything to lose - so he is going to come in and be at his best, and Judah at his best beats Cotto at his best - no doubt about it.

Bottom line, Cotto eats jabs all night until Judah drops the bombs, the ref steps in and calls a halt to the bout in the 6th Round after a furious unleashing of bombs on Cotto who will go down twice in this one, and the belt goes back to Judah....

good breakdown, seems logical, but I feel that Cotto will win by close decison, but then again, you never know....

[PapiShasho]

O.K. - sure thing, you are on neighbor! Ever get up to Boca?

Nah, I stay down by Liberty City/Hialeah...been up to the Keys a few times though...

[Soundtraveler]

Nah, I stay down by Liberty City/Hialeah...been up to the Keys a few times though...

I go down to the keys alot, I have a favorite little getaway down there, called Blackfin, really laid back and beautiful spot. I do hit South Beach every once in a while, but usually hang in Boca....

[Soundtraveler]

Nah, I stay down by Liberty City/Hialeah...been up to the Keys a few times though...

I am working on a deal to bring a monthly "Pro Boxing/MMA" show down to Miami, I will let you know when I get the deal done. Putting it together with Glen Johnson's people and myself. We found a 4300 seat venue with great parking and easy access to the hwy.. Should be pretty good.

[PapiShasho]

I am working on a deal to bring a monthly "Pro Boxing/MMA" show down to Miami, I will let you know when I get the deal done. Putting it together with Glen Johnson's people and myself. We found a 4300 seat venue with great parking and easy access to the hwy.. Should be pretty good.

Damn sounds good, keep me updated...oh and I don't see our bet in your signature...I don't mind but I don't want you denying any knowledge of it later when Zab gets cracked

[Bonsi]

Cotto demolished Corley once he had him hurt.
Zab had to settle for a split decision after hurting him.

Case closed.

what's your point? anyway, good luck to your boy Cotto

[Soundtraveler]

Damn sounds good, keep me updated...oh and I don't see our bet in your signature...I don't mind but I don't want you denying any knowledge of it later when Zab gets cracked

I got you covered, it's in my signature - you sure are gonna be broke after this night, but no worries, I'll buy you a Mojito and a crying towel!