If Miguel Doesn't Respect Manny's Power...

[Del Coqui]

I disagree there are faster fighters like Calderon and Paulie with 0 punching power. Punching power is a combination of things, not speed.

[K-Nan]

I disagree there are faster fighters like Calderon and Paulie with 0 punching power. Punching power is a combination of things, not speed.

Who said it was only speed? I'm only arguing against fightingfigs' statement that speed is a "small factor" in punching power.

[Del Coqui]

Pacquiao power is underrated by most fans. They don't understand that speed is power.

Exactly, that's why I don't get the "former 106 pounder" stuff. As long as his speed stays sharp, he'll hit hard.

Who said it was only speed? I'm only arguing against fightingfigs' statement that speed is a "small factor" in punching power.

My bad, I could've sworn you agreed with some dude that speed is power, not combination.

[K-Nan]

My bad, I could've sworn you agreed with some dude that speed is power, not combination.

It's all good my Puerto Rican brother. I am the Edison Miranda of this forum: adopted by Puerto Ricans as one of their own.

Now love me.

[Del Coqui]

It's all good my Puerto Rican brother. I am the Edison Miranda of this forum: adopted by Puerto Ricans as one of their own.

Now love me.

LOL, you ok regardless K.

[ROSS CALIFORNIA]

I'm sure Cotto is a hundred times tougher than hatton but that doesn't mean he can't get knocked out. I see a late round stoppage by Pac more than anything else.

[K-Nan]

LOL, you ok regardless K.

Ah, thanks G-Man. So are you.

[El Chicano]

I disagree there are faster fighters like Calderon and Paulie with 0 punching power. Punching power is a combination of things, not speed.

True that, while Manny is fast it's not only his speed that creates his power. He's a natural puncher. By that I mean, his physical form is such that he can generate great power upon impact. It's a combination of things that creates concussive power. Base strength, hand size, forearm and grip strength, properly turning over the punch and clinching the fist, commitment to the punch, all of which Manny possesses or does very well.

One can tell how hard Manny hits just from looking at how calloused the bones of his knuckles are. Mayorga's are the same way, as are Mosley's.

Cotto can do one of two things: Respect Manny's power or be like Hatton and think he can try to bully the little guy around. If he does the latter:

[El Chicano]

........you actually believe your own bull **** dont you??? Its like the fool above you saying speed is power....... 500k 1:1 what you say Perro!!!

It ain't bull**** man, it's basic physics. OK, 500K, plus when Manny wins you change your name to 'Perro is my Daddy'

[onedream722]

cotto will respect his power but as the rounds go on both fighters will start to feel more confident and this is where a knockout is likely to come