Why Would Alfonso Gomez Beat Miguel Cotto?

[Mr. Ryan]

I don't see why people would say so. Miguel Cotto is undefeated, but hasn't been protected like alot of undefeated fighters. He's fought guys like Shane Mosley, Ricardo Torres, Zab Judah, Carlos Quintana, and Paulie Malignaggi. He's gained a wealth of experience as a young champion and has become a complete fighter.

Contrast that with Alfonso Gomez, whose biggest wins have been Peter Manfredo, Ben Tackie, and Arturo Gatti.

The Manfredo fight was a 5 round fight.

Ben Tackie and Arturo Gatti were both beyond finished and I'm surprised either was sanctioned to fight.

You can point to Cotto's chin as a reason why Gomez is gonna win, but a puncher's chance means little when you're up against world talent. Cotto has shown a much tougher beard at 147 so I'd forget the Corley and Torres fights for a little. The only guy who rocked Cotto at 147 was Zab Judah and Judah is a much sharper puncher.

Alfonso Gomez looked like Roberto Duran beating on a smaller Arturo Gatti, but that version of Gatti was a sad imitation of "Thunder", a shadow of a man. Gatti was stationary and didn't have the legs to move around or defend himself anymore. Do you think Cotto would lay against the ropes and let Gomez measure him for a haymaker?

Gomez isn't particularly fast, strong, or skilled. He's going to be a sitting target for Cotto's body attack.

Class shows in boxing, and I think that will be the main difference when these guys fight.

[MentalExecution]

Seeing as this IS the year of the upsets I still dont see any scenario in which Gomez wins.

[Mr. Ryan]

Seeing as this IS the year of the upsets I still dont see any scenario in which Gomez wins.

I haven't followed anyone's arguments but I have seen quite a few people talking about how Cotto has no shot in this fight and all kinds of arguments like that. I don't understand it at all.

[C'MONMANG']

I don't see why people would say so. Miguel Cotto is undefeated, but hasn't been protected like alot of undefeated fighters. He's fought guys like Shane Mosley, Ricardo Torres, Zab Judah, Carlos Quintana, and Paulie Malignaggi. He's gained a wealth of experience as a young champion and has become a complete fighter.

Contrast that with Alfonso Gomez, whose biggest wins have been Peter Manfredo, Ben Tackie, and Arturo Gatti.

The Manfredo fight was a 5 round fight.

Ben Tackie and Arturo Gatti were both beyond finished and I'm surprised either was sanctioned to fight.

You can point to Cotto's chin as a reason why Gomez is gonna win, but a puncher's chance means little when you're up against world talent. Cotto has shown a much tougher beard at 147 so I'd forget the Corley and Torres fights for a little. The only guy who rocked Cotto at 147 was Zab Judah and Judah is a much sharper puncher.

Alfonso Gomez looked like Roberto Duran beating on a smaller Arturo Gatti, but that version of Gatti was a sad imitation of "Thunder", a shadow of a man. Gatti was stationary and didn't have the legs to move around or defend himself anymore. Do you think Cotto would lay against the ropes and let Gomez measure him for a haymaker?

Gomez isn't particularly fast, strong, or skilled. He's going to be a sitting target for Cotto's body attack.

Class shows in boxing, and I think that will be the main difference when these guys fight.

I agree that class shows and will be the deciding factor. Gomez is one TOUGH sob and even though the manfredo fight was 5 rounds, it was well above Gomnez's weight class. that says A LOT.


Also, its funny how Baldomir destruction of Gatti legimitmized him as a champion ..but Gomez gets no cred for it even though it was just one fight prior when Baldo did it! thats the *****s in these forums, logic for you!!

[BrendanWoodside]

I haven't followed anyone's arguments but I have seen quite a few people talking about how Cotto has no shot in this fight and all kinds of arguments like that. I don't understand it at all.

couldn't agree more..wtf?? the only shot gomez has is being overlooked but that doesn't seem like a distinct possibility

[KingTito]

i agree.. gomez isn't going to beat cotto, no way

[NAPO]

couldn't agree more..wtf?? the only shot gomez has is being overlooked but that doesn't seem like a distinct possibility

correct cotto takes all his fights serious u could see it on the interview he's said it "My mind is only on gomez for now" then he would talk about his upcoming fights cuz his letting his mouth go a little.

[Mr. Ryan]

I agree that class shows and will be the deciding factor. Gomez is one TOUGH sob and even though the manfredo fight was 5 rounds, it was well above Gomnez's weight class. that says A LOT.


Also, its funny how Baldomir destruction of Gatti legimitmized him as a champion ..but Gomez gets no cred for it even though it was just one fight prior when Baldo did it! thats the *****s in these forums, logic for you!!

I was surprised that Baldomir was able to pull it off because just prior to that he looked like Ray Robinson beating on Thomas Daamgard. When he was suddenly too small for Baldomir it was surprising, though hindsight is 20/20. Gatti's style wasn't good against bigger men because his style was about being right in front of you. Same story as Hatton.

I was impressed that Mayorga beat Vargas at 160+, but then again I don't think he could win a round against Mayweather.

Gomez did beat Manfredo at a higher weight, but it was Manfredo and Manfredo isn't Cotto. Gomez didn't get lauded like Baldo did because it looked like Gatti was done. And he was.

[C'MONMANG']

I was surprised that Baldomir was able to pull it off because just prior to that he looked like Ray Robinson beating on Thomas Daamgard. When he was suddenly too small for Baldomir it was surprising, though hindsight is 20/20. Gatti's style wasn't good against bigger men because his style was about being right in front of you. Same story as Hatton.

I was impressed that Mayorga beat Vargas at 160+, but then again I don't think he could win a round against Mayweather.

Gomez did beat Manfredo at a higher weight, but it was Manfredo and Manfredo isn't Cotto. Gomez didn't get lauded like Baldo did because it looked like Gatti was done. And he was.

GAtti looked done in three different fights prior to Baldo beating him. He was no more done in the Baldo fight then he was in the Gomez fight.

I wasn t impressed at all that MAyo beat Vargas.. no one beating Vargas at this point (coming down from 200 somehting odd pounds) impresses me. I was uninpressed that Mayo didnt finish him. Manfrfedo looked decent in his last fight with Lacy and doensnt have mad weight problems..

[DrewWoodside]

correct cotto takes all his fights serious u could see it on the interview he's said it "My mind is only on gomez for now" then he would talk about his upcoming fights cuz his letting his mouth go a little.

In the Magic Man documentary of Paulie Malinaggi.. there is an interview with cotto from about 1 week before their fight, and Cotto is asked what he's expecting from Malinaggi and if he's seen any video of his opponent. Cotto responds by saying he hasn't seen any video but he is well prepared. I don't think he took Paulie too seriously.. but maybe fighters don't always need to watch footage.. or maybe he was told Paulie is a chump. i'm sure he's gonna come prepared to end Gomez fast though.