All last night's fight against JMM showed me with regards to Cotto is that Miguel would have destroyed JMM at any weight. JMM is one of my fav's because he is crafty, has the will to continue through adversity, and sticks to his gameplans. However, he does get hit very easily as his defense is average. He gets nailed and dropped by almost everyone he fights, be so far he has gotten back up and finished the fight, whether he wins or not.
Last night's fight proved that Cotto is in fact the better boxer, better counter puncher, and more intelligent. JMM never adpated to Floyd or changed tactics, all he did was chase Floyd and look to unleash combos hoping at least one punch would land. With Cotto, if he doesn't find success one way, he will adjust and come with a different look. If Cotto were to fight Floyd, his greatest asset will be his hard and fast jab which he throws off rhythm. By doing that he catches opponents in unexpected spots. If he does this with Floyd, he will have opportunites to follow up with quick hooks to the body. Easier said than done, but it is very likely that Cotto can get it done.
With all that said, Floyd was superb last night. His defense and speed was a beauty to watch! To hell with the weight excuse!
Last night's fight proved that Cotto is in fact the better boxer, better counter puncher, and more intelligent. JMM never adpated to Floyd or changed tactics, all he did was chase Floyd and look to unleash combos hoping at least one punch would land. With Cotto, if he doesn't find success one way, he will adjust and come with a different look. If Cotto were to fight Floyd, his greatest asset will be his hard and fast jab which he throws off rhythm. By doing that he catches opponents in unexpected spots. If he does this with Floyd, he will have opportunites to follow up with quick hooks to the body. Easier said than done, but it is very likely that Cotto can get it done.
With all that said, Floyd was superb last night. His defense and speed was a beauty to watch! To hell with the weight excuse!
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