Miguel Cotto vs. Joshua Clottey: Anyone think it's possible? Who'd win?

[Jedi Kasra]

Basically I see this match coming down to a "Who wants Margarito more?" kind of fight. Both lost to Margarito, though I think Cotto's loss was more devastating than Clottey's loss. Clottey has won 5 in a row, whereas Cotto still has to fight Mike Jennings for the vacant WBO title. Will that violent display hinder Cotto for good? Still, I feel this would be a good fight to determine just who is deserving enough to fight Margarito, providing the "Tijuana Tornado" doesn't get outboxed by Shane Mosley Jan. 24th.

[larryx]

cotto wins a ud on workrate..clottey doesnt have the workrate like margo to beat cotto down

[DiegoFuego]

They already have a deal in place to rematch in June (Cotto and Margarito), so it ain't happening anytime soon. I agree though that Cotto should have to fight a legit opponent before Margarito since Margarito is fighting Mosley. I'd probably take Clottey over Cotto.

[savorduhflavor]

I think Joshua Clottey is tailor made for Cotto. Clottey fights at such a measured pace that he would allow Cotto to dictate the pace. At which point I think Cotto would pick him apart. I really think Cotto is a bad matchup for Clottey.

Cotto in a clear, and somewhat boring UD.

[Jedi Kasra]

I feel that Clottey's got a good defense and a good chin, he's capable of winning over Cotto, I think, though it would be a decision win, and not a unanimous one, I might add.

[dannyl15]

I truly believe Margarito and Clottey are the only welterweights who can beat Cotto. Clottey is stronger and can take Cotto's power, he also has better, tighter defence, and is a better counterpuncher. I wish Clottey was more known to the public because he is one of the best out there in my opinion.

[egreezy]

Clottey is too strong and has too good of a chin he beats Cotto. Wont happen in 2009.

[Squabbles94806]

Clottey's hella ripped though. I don't think he'll be able to hurt Cotto though. I think Cotto will get to him by the 8th or 10th round.

[THE REED]

id take clottey over cotto, only IF clottey doesnt hurt his hands... seems to haunt him quite frequently

[RL_GMA]

Cotto's accurate punching and speed beats Clottey IMO. Clottey's best tool is his defense, but he'd have to be more on the offensive with Cotto to rack up points.

Cotto more likely by UD