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From all the threads I've read so far and across WWW both sides have compelling solid arguments of which back their opinions.
The only real way to predict a fight is basically theorizing how both would do against each other if* they both brought their A game.
No one will argue that since Pac's first loss to Morales that he has improved immensely over the years.
While on the other hand it seems as though that Cotto is slowly deteriorating. Look it at it how you like but, IMHO after the Marg fight I can honestly say that Cotto is and hasn't been the same.
Coming in to this fight it is crucial to both fighters knowing how they ended their last fights. How they finished, how they improved, what mistakes they made etc etc. It gives them a sense of where they are at.
Now it is my opinion that because Clottey was able to land clean shots w/ no problem on Cotto all night. Pac may not have the physical size as Clottey, but he would have the hand speed over Clottey w/out a doubt. Pac speed and accuracy leads me to believe he'll do the same if not more.
Speed > Power. Timing can disrupt hand speed i.e JMM v. Pac. But, Cottos is no JMM. Cotto has technical skills, but I believe his movement and gas tank will not match to Pac's.
When I look at both fighters I see that both carry the weight of their country over their shoulders. I see that Cotto has this real warrior-like performance. Pac no matter who the opposition fights at 110% every single time and the x-factor which is the scariest part is that he's still improving.
My prediction: Pac by 11rd. TKO. Cotto puts up a real fight but Manny relentlessness and endless gas tank + his innate ability to land 3-4 punches before the other fighter lands one back will eventually break down the Puerto Rican.
The only real way to predict a fight is basically theorizing how both would do against each other if* they both brought their A game.
No one will argue that since Pac's first loss to Morales that he has improved immensely over the years.
While on the other hand it seems as though that Cotto is slowly deteriorating. Look it at it how you like but, IMHO after the Marg fight I can honestly say that Cotto is and hasn't been the same.
Coming in to this fight it is crucial to both fighters knowing how they ended their last fights. How they finished, how they improved, what mistakes they made etc etc. It gives them a sense of where they are at.
Now it is my opinion that because Clottey was able to land clean shots w/ no problem on Cotto all night. Pac may not have the physical size as Clottey, but he would have the hand speed over Clottey w/out a doubt. Pac speed and accuracy leads me to believe he'll do the same if not more.
Speed > Power. Timing can disrupt hand speed i.e JMM v. Pac. But, Cottos is no JMM. Cotto has technical skills, but I believe his movement and gas tank will not match to Pac's.
When I look at both fighters I see that both carry the weight of their country over their shoulders. I see that Cotto has this real warrior-like performance. Pac no matter who the opposition fights at 110% every single time and the x-factor which is the scariest part is that he's still improving.
My prediction: Pac by 11rd. TKO. Cotto puts up a real fight but Manny relentlessness and endless gas tank + his innate ability to land 3-4 punches before the other fighter lands one back will eventually break down the Puerto Rican.
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