De La Hoya vs Cotto

[Addison]

Like I said .. Why Not credit Torres and Judah for having the Power and in Judahs case the Power and Speed to do That to someone Instead of discrediting a fighter as having a weak Chin?.. Doesn't it make sense that when you consider how many times a boxer gets hit throughout his career.. That few of those punches might just land right on the money????

What about all the punches he has taken that DIDN'T wobble him???

Why so negative MAN? Issues???

Nice.

[freedom213]

this fight probably wont happen. 1 because DLH cannot go back to 147 and 2 because Cotto has lots and lots of options at 147 and probably wont fight yet at 154. that said, This would not be a smart fight for DLH to take at this stage in his career, nothing to really gain, and he would be facing a guy with tons of power to the body a very good and powerful jab, much like Quartey's, and nonstop energy, boxing ability and true grit. De la Hoya would have a good chance in this fight but I would make Cotto the favorite.

[wmute]

this fight probably wont happen. 1 because DLH cannot go back to 147 and 2 because Cotto has lots and lots of options at 147 and probably wont fight yet at 154. that said, This would not be a smart fight for DLH to take at this stage in his career, nothing to really gain, and he would be facing a guy with tons of power to the body a very good and powerful jab, much like Quartey's, and nonstop energy, boxing ability and true grit. De la Hoya would have a good chance in this fight but I would make Cotto the favorite.

I agree with most of what you typed (except I would favor De La Hoya to catch Cotto a la Torres, Judah, Corley and finish him) but there is one statement i find wildly inaccurate... Cotto has a jab much like Quartey?!?!? come on...

[EliteSoldier]

Did anyone actually see Oscars last crap performance? He got beat by a little guy. And Floyd doesn't even have power and Oscar was afraid of it or afraid of being embarrassed gatti style.

[freedom213]

I agree with most of what you typed (except I would favor De La Hoya to catch Cotto a la Torres, Judah, Corley and finish him) but there is one statement i find wildly inaccurate... Cotto has a jab much like Quartey?!?!? come on...

not in the execution or how he throws it but the power behind it, this seems to be a punch he has been developing recently and really was a huge factor in the Zab fight. How many orthodox boxers can even land their jab on a quick south paw let alone land as accurate, effective and hard as Cotto did on Zab all night. I assume you think De la Hoya's size advantage would be too great for Cotto?

[yrrej]

DLH needs to retire......

[wmute]

not in the execution or how he throws it but the power behind it, this seems to be a punch he has been developing recently and really was a huge factor in the Zab fight. How many orthodox boxers can even land their jab on a quick south paw let alone land as accurate, effective and hard as Cotto did on Zab all night. I assume you think De la Hoya's size advantage would be too great for Cotto?

No, I think De La Hoya would be taller/rangier but not particularly bigger.

The advantage for Cotto is the bodywork and inside fighting. Oscar has a great chin, but he seems susceptible to bodywork

The advantage for Oscar would be that he would tag Cotto at some point and most likely hurt him. Rewind back to Oscar's past fights (recent ones, too) and you know Oscar is a great finisher. On top of that he has faster hands and better skills on the outside.

[Banderivets]

Myth # 1.... Cotto has a weak Chin...

He has HOW many KO losses to substaniate this claim????

None... thats how many

he has been Knocked Down ONCE in 30 Fights..

he has been staggered a few times.. Could you maybe credit whoever HIT him with landing a good punch instead of trying to discredit someone who shows that is only what we all are.. Very Human...

Yea man, unless your Chuvalo these days you got a "weak" chin lol

[freedom213]

No, I think De La Hoya would be taller/rangier but not particularly bigger.

The advantage for Cotto is the bodywork and inside fighting. Oscar has a great chin, but he seems susceptible to bodywork

The advantage for Oscar would be that he would tag Cotto at some point and most likely hurt him. Rewind back to Oscar's past fights (recent ones, too) and you know Oscar is a great finisher. On top of that he has faster hands and better skills on the outside.

your kinda putting a lot of weight on DLH being able to throw that perfect MAyorga punch, I dont see that happenin and in fact I think once Cotto starts damaging DLH upstairs and down DLH will begin to shutdown and become even more flat footed than he has recently been which will only make things snowball. DLH fights in spots due to a lackof stamina and Cotto will not allow him this luxury, probably wear him down and make him take big chances he isnt used to taking. I see your points tho

[maxorido]

Oscar would destroy Cotto. Besides the size advantage, Cotto isn't going to avoid him all night like Mayweather, he'll engage Oscar. That's going to work in Oscar's favor and that left hook will mean good night for Cotto. Seems like a silly match up to be honest.