Who would have a better chance to beat Floyd?

[Mr. Philadel]

I wrote my explanation in another thread.

The gist of it was that Mayweather has shown more vulnerability against pressure fighters than boxer-punchers. I pick Margarito, because his stamina will make him more dangerous than the pressure fighter that gave Mayweather the most trouble, Castillo.

on point.....Floyd will back Cotto up at some point during the fight the way he did DLH...but I can't see Floyd backin Margarito up NEVER...like you said, Marg's stamina and relentless pressure can be Floyd's undoing!

[CaRnAgEViOLaToR]

cotto because he is more complete than marg and is faster too.

marg would apply aloth of pressure but mayweather would potshot him and move all night

[The_Italian]

I say cotto all the way.

Margarito would be a threat to any prime fighter (even mayweather) however to be completely honest he's a bit one dimensional...he can brawl...however his boxing skills are lacking and even though the 1200+ punches would be hard for mayweather to handle i think he can get around that in the end to force a decision.

Cotto on the other hand i would say has a better chance because not only can he brawl but he's developed into quite the skillful boxer. something that would give mayweather much more problems.

margarito tends to come in and go out without the use of a jab...just walks in and out...mayweather would tag him all night long in that situation.

cotto is skillful as a boxer and could possibly either get closer to beating mayweather or possibly win.

[Silencers]

Styles make fights, Cotto's style would give Mayweather more problems IMO.

[KILLA RIGHT]

Tony is just way to slow

[Fox McCloud]

I understand your situation, and am very impressed with what a sharp student you are. However, you should watch Frazier-Ali I the very first chance you get. It's like telling a film student that they need to see "The Godfather". It's a standard that all others are measured by.

I also haven't seen the Godfather, so that statement doesn't mean anything to me.

Man, this became a really good thread. One of the best in recent memory.

[Talon]

floyd KO cotto. margarito.

[RichCCFC]

Both of them beat him.

Marg wins by TKO,Cotto wins by UD.

[Pugilistic™]

Cotto is the tougher fight stylelistically.

[RL_GMA]

Cotto

You can't dismiss Cotto automatically coming off the Margarito loss. Both Cotto's & Floyd's styles would make for an incredible and exciting fight.

Margarito would try trapping Floyd as he did with Cotto, but Floyd is smart in the ring and could possibly frustrate the hell out of Margarito similar to the way Cotto did the 1st 6-7 rounds. But if Floyd gets nailed, it could be trouble for him as well.

But Cotto stylistically poses the biggest threat overall. Don't forget, Cotto can punch too.