Let's Not Get Ahead Of Ourselves here, Cotto/Margo May Not Be As Exciting As We Think

[Shalafi]

awwww so i've heard many many great stories about the party scene in south beach. I'm still doubting that it can be better than partying in Vegas but im getting more and more tempted to find out for myself!!!

I've never been to Vegas compa, but from what I hear it gets pretty crazy. There is a lot of clubs down here, TONS, so if that's what you are after you will have an awesome time. The beaches are nice, the weather is too hot and humid for me though, people drive like **** over here as well. The salaries are pretty crappy compared to other states and the cost of living is pretty high. I'm thinking of moving out soon actually, but I need to travel more around the US first to see what city I would like to settle in, Miami is not really my top choice but if things don't work out somewhere else I wouldn't wind living here after all since I know my way around and I'm used to everything here.

[AintGottaClue]

people have been knocking margarito hard since he lost to paul williams in a close fight, he is a tough SOB and he knows he needs this fight, he will try to over power and destory cotto which will lead to fireworks, cotto needs to be carful burt marg is gonna make him fight cause if marg doesnt he will get picked apart by cotto and KOd

[Boricua6]

one think i wish promoters would concentrate more is on the overall production of the fight. making some room in the budget for a little fireworks and minor theatrics wouldnt hurt and would enhance the atmosphere of the main event.

Great point - they have freakin Broadway productions for the European fighters during the ring entrance - they could really make this fight special

[Boricua6]

Great point - they have freakin Broadway productions for the European fighters during the ring entrance - they could really make this fight special

correction...make the atmosphere real hype - the fight speaks for itself

[freedom213]

Now, I'm not saying it will be a dull fight, but it is my personal opinion that it wont surpass any of the Vazquez/Marquez fights, the Pac/Marquez or even Casa/Katsidis fight. But it WILL be a damn good fight.

The more I think about what is at stake here for Cotto, the more I realize that he will be coming into this fight the most cautious he has ever been. He has the most to lose of the two and is on the verge of reaching super stardom (or the highest any boxer can reach not named Floyd or Oscar). He recently inked a deal with Ecko clothing, his popularity is rising in the Hispanic community, anytime Floyd is mention, Cotto is usually in the same sentence. Obviously, Cotto is concious of what he could lose if he loses to Margarito.

So, is Cotto REALLY going into this fight like he did against his previous victims? Is he REALLY going to trade sledge hammer shots with one of the grimiest construction workers in the game? I dont think so.

The Cotto camp understands that Margo has the ability to hurt Cotto. The Cotto camp understands that Cotto may not have the ability to hurt Margarito. As a trainer, you wouldn't tell your fighter to go in the ring and attempt to establish your position by trying to beat a power puncher with the work ethic of Paraponera ant at his own game right? We all saw how Cotto fought the second half of the Mosley fight. I think he realized he wasn't going to be able to hurt Mosley with the body work he was doing so he started to Box Mosley more. Dippin and dodging, stickin and moving.

I feel that we will see a Mayweather-esque performance by Cotto on this night. Pero antes que me tiren al leon, I also think that Cotto understands the magnitude and benefits of making a statement against Tony. I see Cotto making his presence known by systematically landing some hard, hard punches on Tony with murderous intent. His game plan will be not to fall into a brawl with Tony, but to epitomize the meaning of Boxer/Puncher. He's going to be moving, using the ring to keep Tony off balance making sure Tony doesnt set and begin doing his work. Cotto will land some combinations from time to time, but he will seldom stay within the vicinity Tony feels comfortable to work in. This doesn't mean Cotto will avoid the temptation, the urge to break what is considered unbreakable. He WILL try to check Tony's chin and if he sees a crack in that diamond, he will go in for the kill. If he finds that Margo's rib cage and liver are vulnerable, we will see a Cotto who is willing to take the risks because taking down the man who was once considered "the most feared man in boxing" would elevate his status to mythic proportions.

Basically, Cotto will want to show that he is classes above Margarito and the majority of the Welter Weight Division. His goal will be to show versatility, but in an exciting fashion. Unfortunately though, it wouldn't be as exciting as Cotto standing toe to toe with Margarito, but I think it will be more than worth the $50 or so bucks PPV fans will be shelling out. I've lost my train of thought for now so I am not gonna finish the post.

smart post

[BmoreBrawler]

i was thinking the same thing that cotto will be cautious.....BUT bottom line is there is two guys in that ring and Margarito is going to force the issue. Margarito is not going in there to box you know his style. He has improved his work rate since the PW loss. He is no longer a slow starter and will be comfing foward. If cotto chooses to try to box it literally means he's going to have to run and back up more than he ever has in any fight which is going to make him look pretty bad. Margarito comes out more agressive more powerful than any of his past fights. I'm sure were NOT going to see a boxing match. Margarito wont give cotto the space to box like i said he's going to have to literally run to get some space. Cotto will not run he will have no choice but to fight back and we will get a war.

PBCS. This fight might not be a good fight the way Gatti/Ward was, because there is too much KO power between the two to go the distance.

[freedom213]

It's really hard to say. Marg has never faced someone as good as Cotto and Cotto has never faced someone as ferocious as Marg.

On top of that Margarito has never fought on this stage, he's never faced a guy this smart and versatile offensively. It's very possible he looks lost behind Cotto's jab and quick inside work until he lands something significant.

thats what Im thinking, but if Cotto gets tired and starts lingering on the inside if Tony dont get too busted up early he could turn it around.

[BmoreBrawler]

i am a true warrior.

Truth

[kayjay]

So, Cotto fighting Marg is, "stepping up" Ryan?

Marg is a different animal and a different challenge, but this is not stepping up.

Mosley, Judah, Quintana, Torres, Malignaggi, were all in the same league. Cotto has seen all styles and fought near-elites consistently. And he battered and beat all of them, with the exception of a solid decision against Mosley.

Marg brings something different to the table, so it's an interest fight. But it's a step up in class for Margarito, not for Cotto.

[2501]

To live here? or just stay for a while? there's a lot of night club scene if that's what you're into, that's pretty much it lol. South Beach is always a good spot, Fort Lauderdale has a few cool things, it depends on what type of lifestyle you are going after.

to live. i know about the club/party seen. i have friends that play at The Winter Music Conference and other **** like that.