Judah vs Cotto - My Take On It

[EMPOROAR]

I was right on. Kudos to me.

**Judah is a headcase. How many times have we seen him rocked or off balance KD's because he was trying to showboat and show off to his 'posse' that he brings to the ring. He is the same ****y, undisciplined fighter that we have always seen. That will never change, some guys are just like that (and more often then not African-American fighters - yeah I hate to say that). Cotto is going to still be around by the 6th or 7th which is when he starts to take control. He will be digging to the body and Judah is going to be intimidated by Cotto's sheer size and presence. Judah is going to run and as we all know he cant fight going backwards (Spinks proved this, Tszyu proved this, and Mayweather proved this).

Cotto KO 11.

[Ranger2408]

My take on the fight for the most part is mostly mental.

Judah is a headcase. How many times have we seen him rocked or off balance KD's because he was trying to showboat and show off to his 'posse' that he brings to the ring. He is the same ****y, undisciplined fighter that we have always seen. That will never change, some guys are just like that (and more often then not African-American fighters - yeah I hate to say that). Cotto is going to still be around by the 6th or 7th which is when he starts to take control. He will be digging to the body and Judah is going to be intimidated by Cotto's sheer size and presence. Judah is going to run and as we all know he cant fight going backwards (Spinks proved this, Tszyu proved this, and Mayweather proved this).

Cotto KO 11.

Freaking A man, spot on , kudos

[Soundtraveler]

Zab came in fought a gutsy fight, and lost the war of attrition, Cotto deserved the win. Great fight though, and in a losing effort, Zab looked better and did better than many thought he would. Zab has NOTHING to be ashamed of by this loss. Cotto was the busier fighter and it won it for him. Big props to Cotto. Who surprised me with his jab.

Yes the low blows hurt, and no Zab didn't take the full five minutes he could have taken, but it was no excuse in the loss in my eyes.

After a year long suspension, I thought he fought very well. Cotto is the Champion, and one tough fighter great job by Miguel....

[Soundtraveler]

By the way, Zab did not lose his cool as some expected him to, he deserves credit for not throwing low himself after Cotto did it twice. (the second looked on purpose, head down and looking where he was throwing)

[EMPOROAR]

By the way, Zab did not lose his cool as some expected him to, he deserves credit for not throwing low himself after Cotto did it twice. (the second looked on purpose, head down and looking where he was throwing)

True. He was still easily distracted, however, as I predicted (both him and his cornermen).

[Left2body]

Zab came in fought a gutsy fight, and lost the war of attrition, Cotto deserved the win. Great fight though, and in a losing effort, Zab looked better and did better than many thought he would. Zab has NOTHING to be ashamed of by this loss. Cotto was the busier fighter and it won it for him. Big props to Cotto. Who surprised me with his jab.

Yes the low blows hurt, and no Zab didn't take the full five minutes he could have taken, but it was no excuse in the loss in my eyes.

After a year long suspension, I thought he fought very well. Cotto is the Champion, and one tough fighter great job by Miguel....

Good **** Soundtraveler, I'm glad to see you gave Cotto props even after predicting it for Zab. I too was surprised by Cotto's jab.

[baya]

Zab came in fought a gutsy fight, and lost the war of attrition, Cotto deserved the win. Great fight though, and in a losing effort, Zab looked better and did better than many thought he would. Zab has NOTHING to be ashamed of by this loss. Cotto was the busier fighter and it won it for him. Big props to Cotto. Who surprised me with his jab.

Yes the low blows hurt, and no Zab didn't take the full five minutes he could have taken, but it was no excuse in the loss in my eyes.

After a year long suspension, I thought he fought very well. Cotto is the Champion, and one tough fighter great job by Miguel....

some bloom later than others, cotto's def not a perfect fighter, but this tonight, displays what we've known all along. cotto with all his mistakes, is an E L I T E fighter.

i feel like speaking in tounges.

[EMPOROAR]

some bloom later than others, cotto's def not a perfect fighter, but this tonight, displays what we've known all along. cotto with all his mistakes, is an E L I T E fighter.

i feel like speaking in tounges.

he has been brought along great in my opinion. early off he dusted off guys with not much of a skillset but tough one punch knockout guys like bailey and Pinto. Then fights slicksters like Malignaggi, and Corley, and even Urkal. This guy is for real.

[Soundtraveler]

some bloom later than others, cotto's def not a perfect fighter, but this tonight, displays what we've known all along. cotto with all his mistakes, is an E L I T E fighter.

i feel like speaking in tounges.

Gutsy performance from both fighters! I would pay to see that one again. Cotto and Zab put on a show, I thought Zab would catch Cotto coming in with an uppercut, and he did, but man, Cotto comes right back for more. I thought Zab hurt him several times in the fight. Cotto did great, he's got my respect no doubt. I have tons of respect for Zab's performance after a year long layoff too, he wasn't as ring rusty as alot of fighters would be. He also showed alot of heart himself tonight. I think both of their stocks went up, though Cotto's obviously went up more. GREAT FIGHT.

[Soundtraveler]

By the way, for those who said Zab has no chin - think again, he and Miguel both took some great shots. Both Miguel and Zab's stock rose tonight, yes, I said it, even in losing this one - Zab showed the world that even after a year long layoff, he can still get in the ring with a Champion and hold his own. Sure, he was behind on the cards, but he sure as hell didn't quit. He did himself proud and so did Cotto. My hat is off to BOTH of them for a great battle tonight.

One more thing, neither fighter got "owned" either, that was a toe to toe war , with ebb and flows - and the better man won tonight simple as that, both fighters got rocked - that's what makes this sport great....