BEST WEAPONS/DEFENSE
Miguel Cotto:
Heavy handed with a good assortment of punches, but thunderous left hook to the body is signature blow ... Calm demeanor is a major asset; never panics when tagged with a good shot or dropped ... Excellent combination puncher ... Self confidence a significant factor.
Displays solid defensive skills when in boxer mode, depsite only average mobility ... When in slugger mode, over commits to punches and leaves himself open for counters ... Slow hands leave him vulnerable to quicker fighters when both punch simultaneously ... Intelligently clinches when hurt.
Shane Mosley:
Explosive combination puncher ... Tremendous body puncher ... Power in both hands, but straight right could be slightly harder than left hook, especially when thrown to the head ... Accurate jab ... Power has decreased since moving up from 135 pounds, but better at 147 than 154.
Uses bouncy legs to rapidly move out of opponents striking ability ... Good upper body movement ... Busy offense has discourage many foes from getting too brave ... Also knows how to create angles on the inside that allows him to punch without giving foes the same opportunity.
Miguel Cotto:
Heavy handed with a good assortment of punches, but thunderous left hook to the body is signature blow ... Calm demeanor is a major asset; never panics when tagged with a good shot or dropped ... Excellent combination puncher ... Self confidence a significant factor.
Displays solid defensive skills when in boxer mode, depsite only average mobility ... When in slugger mode, over commits to punches and leaves himself open for counters ... Slow hands leave him vulnerable to quicker fighters when both punch simultaneously ... Intelligently clinches when hurt.
Shane Mosley:
Explosive combination puncher ... Tremendous body puncher ... Power in both hands, but straight right could be slightly harder than left hook, especially when thrown to the head ... Accurate jab ... Power has decreased since moving up from 135 pounds, but better at 147 than 154.
Uses bouncy legs to rapidly move out of opponents striking ability ... Good upper body movement ... Busy offense has discourage many foes from getting too brave ... Also knows how to create angles on the inside that allows him to punch without giving foes the same opportunity.
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