Any news from Margarito's camp?

[Eaner0919]

I will ask someone who is there every day how things are going

[ben41193]

Let me break down the keys to this fight, for reals.

For Cotto:
#1 - Cotto has to box, box, box. Not because he isn't a tough fighter who can **** but because he has the obvious edge there and needs to fight to his strength and Tony's weakness.

#2 - Cotto needs to fire the jab to keep tony away, which I think is the best punch in his arsenal. Everyone talks about Cotto's body punching but his jab is one of the best in the biz.

#3 - Finally, Cotto needs to become a counter puncher and allow Tony's aggressiveness to work against him. No matter how strong Tony is, he can't continually take damage for 12 rounds from a strong puncher like Cotto.

For Tony:
#1 - Tony has to be in the best shape of his life. He will have to win on volume punches. Tony must be as active in the first round as in the last round to win this fight because what he lacks in boxing skill he will make up in sheer will and volume of punches.

#2 - Tony will have to smother Cotto, fight a little "dirty" so to speak. Kind of do what John John Molina did to Oscar when they fought. Not be dirty in the lillegal sense but just stay on top of Cotto, frustrate him and lure him into a brawl which is where Tony wants this fight.

#3 - Defense! I have seen Tony's ability to block off the long jab of Paul Williams when they fought, knocking it down with his lead hand. He must minimize Cotto's effectiveness of his jab by deflecting it and knocking down the barrier that will eventually let him inside where he can "rough" things up a bit.

Side notes, don't be suprised by Tony's body punching as well, he's no slouch in that category. I wonder how much faster Cotto will actually be than Cotto, that willl make a huge difference.

I think this fight ends early one way or the other. People say it will got the distance but I think either Cotto or Tony will dominate, I just have that gut feeling.

agreed 150 percent

[FUC_U_PAYME]

how do you like my sig cotto has been close to seeing the light alot more than margarito..

nice sig but you forgot Cotto came back and Ktfo

[Eaner0919]

Let me break down the keys to this fight, for reals.

For Cotto:
#1 - Cotto has to box, box, box. Not because he isn't a tough fighter who can **** but because he has the obvious edge there and needs to fight to his strength and Tony's weakness.

#2 - Cotto needs to fire the jab to keep tony away, which I think is the best punch in his arsenal. Everyone talks about Cotto's body punching but his jab is one of the best in the biz.

#3 - Finally, Cotto needs to become a counter puncher and allow Tony's aggressiveness to work against him. No matter how strong Tony is, he can't continually take damage for 12 rounds from a strong puncher like Cotto.

For Tony:
#1 - Tony has to be in the best shape of his life. He will have to win on volume punches. Tony must be as active in the first round as in the last round to win this fight because what he lacks in boxing skill he will make up in sheer will and volume of punches.

#2 - Tony will have to smother Cotto, fight a little "dirty" so to speak. Kind of do what John John Molina did to Oscar when they fought. Not be dirty in the lillegal sense but just stay on top of Cotto, frustrate him and lure him into a brawl which is where Tony wants this fight.

#3 - Defense! I have seen Tony's ability to block off the long jab of Paul Williams when they fought, knocking it down with his lead hand. He must minimize Cotto's effectiveness of his jab by deflecting it and knocking down the barrier that will eventually let him inside where he can "rough" things up a bit.

Side notes, don't be suprised by Tony's body punching as well, he's no slouch in that category. I wonder how much faster Cotto will actually be than Cotto, that willl make a huge difference.

I think this fight ends early one way or the other. People say it will got the distance but I think either Cotto or Tony will dominate, I just have that gut feeling.

per Tony

1. My worry is that they might overtrain. Capetillo works his fighters hard and the importance of this fight for all involved might make him push Tony too hard. Tony is a beast in the gym when he trains and will accept anything Capetillo tells him which concerns me a bit. Tony knows from this point forward when he starts out active he has a better chance so I am sure he will start right away with Cotto.

2. agree somewhat. I think Tony can actually be somewhat affective from the outside provide he continues to use his jab BEFORE he comes in with the right hand. He does have to dictate the pace and direction the fight is going

3. I think a lot of people overlook this but he actually parried and blocked a lot of Williams' punches. They had been working on that in camp and it was effective but he kind of left his offense on the shelf

yep his body punching is pretty damn good you should hear the "ughs" the sparrers let out when Tony is on them.