Floyd v. Cotto

[THe TRiNiTY]

Mosley has one punch: A straight right hand. He paws with his jab and his hook isn't anything special. He's a right-handed version of Zab Judah except his hands aren't as fast. People still think that Mosley has the same hand speed he's always had, but he's MUCH slower. And his footwork is not the greatest either. Lots of people think he'd beat Mayweather (or be competitive) based on reputation. I don't see it. He's solid, but by no means spectacular.

Well, you don't HAVE to see it. But he made a PRIME Cotto work his ass off, some say he WON the fight. He's a slightly faded fighter but he still makes it a close fight.

[Wiley Hyena]

Mosley has one punch: A straight right hand. He paws with his jab and his hook isn't anything special. He's a right-handed version of Zab Judah except his hands aren't as fast. People still think that Mosley has the same hand speed he's always had, but he's MUCH slower. And his footwork is not the greatest either. Lots of people think he'd beat Mayweather (or be competitive) based on reputation. I don't see it. He's solid, but by no means spectacular.

Well at least you've come down from immediately dismissing Mosely as against Floyd............oh Horseman...lol. You're still high from last night.

[slicksouthpaw16]

If Cotto can beat Mosely, he can beat Floyd. Whether or not Cotto would actually beat Floyd is another matter altogether. If Floyd ducks Cotto, the respect he just earned against Hatton will quickly evaporate. Fighting Cotto is a must....even if it's the last fight of Floyd's career.

Anybody disagree?

shame on you for saying such a thing. lol. i stopped reading right there.
1. Shane and Floyd are different fighters. 2. Floyd is in his prime and Shane is a bit past it.

[Del Coqui]

shame on you for saying such a thing. lol. i stopped reading right there.
1. Shane and Floyd are different fighters. 2. Floyd is in his prime and Shane is a bit past it.

I got a second bet for you.... Mosley has a better chance of fighting PBF than Cotto. And yes, past his prime.

[ThaHorseman]

Well at least you've come down from immediately dismissing Mosely as against Floyd............oh Horseman...lol. You're still high from last night.

I've been saying it for 2 years now. It has nothing to do with last night. Mosley is just not on Floyd's level at this point. And believe me, I'm still dismissing him against Floyd. I'd have no problem putting up points/money/whatever else.

[slicksouthpaw16]

I got a second bet for you.... Mosley has a better chance of fighting PBF than Cotto. And yes, past his prime.

whats the second bet? you have to excuse me right now... lol! lack of sleep.

[Wiley Hyena]

shame on you for saying such a thing. lol. i stopped reading right there.
1. Shane and Floyd are different fighters. 2. Floyd is in his prime and Shane is a bit past it.

You should have read the very next sentence.

[Wiley Hyena]

I've been saying it for 2 years now. It has nothing to do with last night. Mosley is just not on Floyd's level at this point. And believe me, I'm still dismissing him against Floyd. I'd have no problem putting up points/money/whatever else.

Those two won't be fighting. The issue is that Cotto did beat Mosely and that was a major feather in his hat. If Cotto has the ability to beat Mosely, he has the ability to beat Floyd, IMO. The question of who would actually win is another matter. My estimation of Floyd increased last night, but honestly I do not see Hatton beating Cotto either. It has to do with the size difference.

No. Cotto would give Floyd a major run for his money. And, I'd bet on Cotto to win. But, if Floyd did beat Cotto........the public would be satisfied...and Floyd could retire into ATG land without questions.

[CottoBreaksMen]

Cotto like he beat Mosley. Adapt and prevail. Always.

[ThaHorseman]

Those two won't be fighting. The issue is that Cotto did beat Mosely and that was a major feather in his hat. If Cotto has the ability to beat Mosely, he has the ability to beat Floyd, IMO. The question of who would actually win is another matter. My estimation of Floyd increased last night, but honestly I do not see Hatton beating Cotto either. It has to do with the size difference.

No. Cotto would give Floyd a major run for his money. And, I'd bet on Cotto to win. But, if Floyd did beat Cotto........the public would be satisfied...and Floyd could retire into ATG land without questions.

Cotto would be another impressive victory, but do you really believe that he is the kind of fighter to push someone to ATG status?

And as I said, beating Mosley (although some gave it to shane) was a nice win for Cotto, but it really isn't as impressive as people make it seem. Mosley is not the fighter he once was. But I do agree (and have said it for a while now) cotto would give Floyd a tougher fight than any other welter.