Roach Has Cotto's Tactics Figured Out

[Lady Fan]

Roach has Cotto’s tactics figured out
By NICK GIONGCO
October 21, 2009, 7:06pm

Manny Pacquiao attacks the mitts of Freddie Roach on Wednesday as he entered the final phase of his training in the country. (Photo by NICK GIONGCO)
Manny Pacquiao attacks the mitts of Freddie Roach on Wednesday as he entered the final phase of his training in the country. (Photo by NICK GIONGCO)

Freddie Roach has a gut feeling that Miguel Cotto is not going to press the action against Manny Pacquiao but will resort to being a counter-puncher in a bid to mess up the Filipino’s all-out attacking style when they meet on November 14 in Las Vegas.

Roach’s eyes lit up when told about reports about Cotto utilizing a 24x24 ring instead of the standard 18x18 that fighters normally use in preparing for fights.

“Cotto will try to be a counter-puncher and be like (Juan Manuel) Marquez,” said Roach on Wednesday as he was awaiting the arrival of Pacquiao at the Gerry Peñalosa Boxing Gym in Mandaluyong, putting sense into reports that Cotto is indeed using an oversized ring.

A slugger by nature, Cotto is said to be learning counter-punching moves in the hopes of emulating what Marquez did in his two fights with Pacquiao.

While Marquez battled Pacquiao to a draw in the first match and was narrowly beaten in the rematch, the crafty Mexican is the only fighter who has given Pacquiao so much pain and punishment as all the others — like the legendary Oscar De La Hoya and even the rock-hard Ricky Hatton — proved no match to the Filipino’s blinding speed and paralyzing power.

Pacquiao was expected to go between 10 to 15 rounds with the mitts on Wednesday as he enters the final phase of his training in the country.

Pacquiao and the rest of his team leave for the US on Saturday night so they could resume training on Monday under more familiar conditions at the Wild Card in Hollywood.

This afternoon — behind closed doors — Pacquiao will go 10 rounds in sparring with Shawn Porter, Jose Luis Castillo, and Urbano Antillon.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/225863...cs-figured-out

[swizz]

well cotto actually is a good counter puncher with good timing
he was forward but he is not a slugger is more like control aggression

[Ravishing]

Roach has Cotto’s tactics figured out
By NICK GIONGCO
October 21, 2009, 7:06pm

Manny Pacquiao attacks the mitts of Freddie Roach on Wednesday as he entered the final phase of his training in the country. (Photo by NICK GIONGCO)
Manny Pacquiao attacks the mitts of Freddie Roach on Wednesday as he entered the final phase of his training in the country. (Photo by NICK GIONGCO)

Freddie Roach has a gut feeling that Miguel Cotto is not going to press the action against Manny Pacquiao but will resort to being a counter-puncher in a bid to mess up the Filipino’s all-out attacking style when they meet on November 14 in Las Vegas.

Roach’s eyes lit up when told about reports about Cotto utilizing a 24x24 ring instead of the standard 18x18 that fighters normally use in preparing for fights.

“Cotto will try to be a counter-puncher and be like (Juan Manuel) Marquez,” said Roach on Wednesday as he was awaiting the arrival of Pacquiao at the Gerry Peñalosa Boxing Gym in Mandaluyong, putting sense into reports that Cotto is indeed using an oversized ring.

A slugger by nature, Cotto is said to be learning counter-punching moves in the hopes of emulating what Marquez did in his two fights with Pacquiao.

While Marquez battled Pacquiao to a draw in the first match and was narrowly beaten in the rematch, the crafty Mexican is the only fighter who has given Pacquiao so much pain and punishment as all the others — like the legendary Oscar De La Hoya and even the rock-hard Ricky Hatton — proved no match to the Filipino’s blinding speed and paralyzing power.

Pacquiao was expected to go between 10 to 15 rounds with the mitts on Wednesday as he enters the final phase of his training in the country.

Pacquiao and the rest of his team leave for the US on Saturday night so they could resume training on Monday under more familiar conditions at the Wild Card in Hollywood.

This afternoon — behind closed doors — Pacquiao will go 10 rounds in sparring with Shawn Porter, Jose Luis Castillo, and Urbano Antillon.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/225863...cs-figured-out

A lot of fighters said prior that they had Cotto figured out...it's a whole different story once the bell rings.

[Kiid Dynamite]

Just gonna have to wait and see for this one

[freedom213]

Just gonna have to wait and see for this one

I dont think Roach will prepare Manny not to be pressured fom Cotto, thats the sole reason they have Castillo in there. I dont see any evidence of Cotto's camp having that strategy. I think Cotto will fight him the same way he fought judah and Quintana but he is going to try to cut off that ring and be smarter, more defensive so he doesnt get caught coming in. Manny is not really a guy who counter punches opponents. He countered Hatton but Hatton fought with his hands low and left his head up the hole time he came forward. Manny punches in bunches and tries to get off first so this is why he is there for a counter puncher like JMM or someone like Floyd. Honestly Both he and Cotto tend to jump in a little bit too much. I want to see which guy goes backwards first can Manny fight moving backwards? Example fights?

[jazluvr]

I dont think Roach will prepare Manny not to be pressured fom Cotto, thats the sole reason they have Castillo in there. I dont see any evidence of Cotto's camp having that strategy. I think Cotto will fight him the same way he fought judah and Quintana but he is going to try to cut off that ring and be smarter, more defensive so he doesnt get caught coming in. Manny is not really a guy who counter punches opponents. He countered Hatton but Hatton fought with his hands low and left his head up the hole time he came forward. Manny punches in bunches and tries to get off first so this is why he is there for a counter puncher like JMM or someone like Floyd. Honestly Both he and Cotto tend to jump in a little bit too much. I want to see which guy goes backwards first can Manny fight moving backwards? Example fights?

Roach talks too much. He should tell the reporters to go away. He says something different every other day.....sigh.

I prefer the near silence from Cotto's camp, leaving it to our imaginations...lol.

[jazluvr]

well cotto actually is a good counter puncher with good timing
he was forward but he is not a slugger is more like control aggression

I agree, he's not wild with his punches like Manny can be when he gets too excited. Cotto focuses well, Manny does too, but i think his punches are more precise. And harder. More weight behind them. and he does have considerable speed, a great jab for timing, cutting off the ring...etc.

Manny will bring much to the table also...can't wait...gonna be awesome!
Good luck to both guys! (more to Cotto...lol.)