Cotto vs. Margarito: The Pre-War Report Card

[FLY TY]

LOL at the "Report Card"

SPEED
Cotto = B+
Margarito = B-

Actually, the defense report is even more laughable.

Cotto = B
Margarito = B

So... Margarito is willing to take punches in order to dish 'em out, and he's got the same grade as a guy who goes from brawler, to boxer/puncher, and sometimes even into boxer mode? Right...

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the last 2 articles have been pro-margarito ( healiners yesterday and today).

but what gets me, is where he says he's never been sold on cotto as a "special fighter." he's not perfect, but he always wins, even if he has to go to a plan B or C. that's special.

then he kind of knocks cotto for fighting shane mosley b/c he was 36. are u serious? how old was hopkins when he beat the **** outta trinidad??? bout 36, i reckon.

bottom line is, im not SURE cotto is going to win, its going to be a war, and really, its going to come down to whoever wants it. when guys write artilces, its always better in my opinion to be objective, but neutral at the same time....................but i guess dude was just giving his opinion.

personally, i dont think margarito's "power" will affect cotto, if cotto loses its b/c he will gas out. i think margarito gets waaaaaaaayyyy too much credit, for beating kermit cintron twice......

[La Perla]

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The Last 2 Articles Have Been Pro-margarito ( Healiners Yesterday And Today).

But What Gets Me, Is Where He Says He's Never Been Sold On Cotto As A "special Fighter." He's Not Perfect, But He Always Wins, Even If He Has To Go To A Plan B Or C. That's Special.

Then He Kind Of Knocks Cotto For Fighting Shane Mosley B/c He Was 36. Are U Serious? How Old Was Hopkins When He Beat The **** Outta Trinidad??? Bout 36, I Reckon.

Bottom Line Is, Im Not Sure Cotto Is Going To Win, Its Going To Be A War, And Really, Its Going To Come Down To Whoever Wants It. When Guys Write Artilces, Its Always Better In My Opinion To Be Objective, But Neutral At The Same Time....................but I Guess Dude Was Just Giving His Opinion.

Personally, I Dont Think Margarito's "power" Will Affect Cotto, If Cotto Loses Its B/c He Will Gas Out. I Think Margarito Gets Waaaaaaaayyyy Too Much Credit, For Beating Kermit Cintron Twice......

Well Put I Agree 100%

[Vasyl’s dad]

Even YOU would rate his defense better than Margarito's.

Cliff Rold is an excellent writer and a Ring Magazine Ratings Advisory Panel member.

I'd take his word over a keyboard warriors.

[crold1]

Murrow? That's funny. I smoke as much as Murrow.

[Mr. Ryan]

Murrow? That's funny. I smoke as much as Murrow.

When you're in the war zone and air raids are flying overhead, you deserve every smoke you get.

[MrMark1]

Cotto ain't God.

Neither is Margarito.

[E075340]

Say Mr Mark...LOL.. thats a good name for you too.. tell me how to bet all my points.. i bet them all... and look.. i been a boxingscene.com member for a while and i dont post alot of comments... BEAT THE **** OUT OF MARGARITO.. dawg.. you smoking water or som'n... all you PRICAN cats gonna see how it really go down in this *****... i like cotto alot.. he can beat almost everyone.. but come on now... MARGARITO... hell naw... there is a sucka that has a Muhammad Ali picture in BoxingScene.com that always talks about how Williams wooped Margarito... ***** Please... Wiliams got Hulled Out after the 7 Round and i think Marg won a couple of round before that.. look at the faces.. Marg looked like he needed to take a shower to go to the club and Williams looked like he needed to see a KNOT-TOLOGIST... MOTHA ****A.. LOL... Margarito by K.O.... 9 th round.... i still like Cotto alot.. but damn bruhhhhhhh.... you shoulnt of signed that contract there.. you cost yourself alot of money with that one...

[cool-jupiter]

Sir Cliff Rold's report cards have always been a great help to my knowledge and understanding of the sport of boxing. Aside from a couple of minor details, I've got to agree with his entire arguments on this Cotto - Margarito showdown. When analyzed piece by piece, Cotto is seemingly a better, more skilled fighter than the Tijuana Tornado is, but boxing is anything but math. It's about the aggregate. I saw another pundit pick Margarito at boxingscene.com the other day. Just hope they turn out correct, as my bet is on Margarito. Can't wait to see him in action against the man who I think is overrated!

[FkDaHtrs]

best defense is offense u cant hit margarito because hes throwing 100 punches at u per round

If that was the case, he wouldn't have 5 losses.

[crold1]

Not to be rude, but the 5 losses line is weak. Three of those losses came between the ages of 15 and 18, the third just months after that adult milestone. In the twelve years since, he's lost twice. Once to Daniel Santos in a fight stopped early on a cut that many though Marg was winning but, hey it was in Puerto Rico. The other was to a Williams who fought an almost perfect, high volume performance. So one clear loss in twelve years might indicate Williams having a great night more than a knock on Margarito.