Cotto has the decision in his hands. I believe!!!

[MindBat]

Cotto doesn't look to be as weak as Oscar did against Manny, but we could be wrong. Manny can make him look just as bad or vice versa if Cotto brings any surprises to the ring.

[El Angel]

I think Cotto has to outslug Pac to beat him. I don't think he can outbox him, Pacquiao's hand speed would make that difficult.

[MindBat]

I think Cotto has to outslug Pac to beat him. I don't think he can outbox him, Pacquiao's hand speed would make that difficult.

He'll have to rip some combos when Manny gets close. An effective counter punching tactic might serve him well.

[lowki]

the only person i see being awarded a decision is manny it will be just like marquez , manny got his ass kicked but still one.

[zalez787]

the only person i see being awarded a decision is manny it will be just like marquez , manny got his ass kicked but still one.

I agree , i doubt theyll give cotto s decision he doesnt deserve , manny has more love. He is one of a kind , and cotto has been doubted so a robbery leans towards pacquiao , I still wont think it will happen , but u never know these days.

[bojangles1987]

Everyone goes in looking to neutralize Manny's speed, yet despite people classifying him as one dimensional he manages to win. If Cotto wins, it won't be because Pac can't handle his boxing skills, the dude won a decision against Juan Manuel Marquez.

[freedom213]

Cotto doesn't look to be as weak as Oscar did against Manny, but we could be wrong. Manny can make him look just as bad or vice versa if Cotto brings any surprises to the ring.

I think Cotto has to outslug Pac to beat him. I don't think he can outbox him, Pacquiao's hand speed would make that difficult.

He'll have to rip some combos when Manny gets close. An effective counter punching tactic might serve him well.

Cotto has got to be able to control distance with his jab at least most of the time and inflict some damage to keep Pac from switching gears and getting in offense mode.

Cotto has to fight smart, but be active, cut off the ring dont follow Pac.

Rip the body, Rip the body and slow Manny down.

All this goes out the window if Manny comes out slugging and moving forward.

[fightingfigs]

I believe Manny pacquiao has the hand speed to frustrate cotto in everyway posible. Not just the hand speed but the work rate to destroy him. But if we know thats manny's weapon , Cotto is also well aware that , that is mannys best weapon and gameplan. Now cotto is not the best defender , even tho his defense is not good , is not bad either , why , cuz he is patient and he doesnt waste punches. In the other hand , his timing helps and makes him look like a good counter-puncher , he is not a bad one , but he has excellent timing , If cotto decides , to leave his pride aside in this fight , and out-think manny , be patient , counter , and somehow dictate the paste ,I believe he will break Manny down , neutralize that speed , with smart defense-counter fighting , (he is that smart in the ring to do it) He will break him down , and eventually take over and get a decision , if he does counter effectively and flush , prob even a ko. But he has to fight with patience , leave his pride aside , because Cotto might be known as the bigger , "stronger" fighter , but in this fight , none of that matters , he is facing a once in a lifetime fighter in pacquiao with great speed , and great ring movement. So if he doesnt fight with patience , and tries to make a "statement" and say look at me , I'm bigger , I'm stronger , I'm going to dominate , he will end up taking a knee , cuz he will get involved in mannys fight , he will chase manny like an idiot , and prob get tired and get hit with crazy combinations and end up saying , i cant keep up with this monster from the Philippines. So i believe , for cotto , he needs a lot of patience , make manny wonder , what is he trying to do , dont let him land(with a lot of defense , A LOTTTTT!!!! HANDS UP AT ALL TIMES) and make him pay when he leaves himself open, cuz manny does that. His timing needs to be on point. And he needs to study manny for at least 1 round and analyze and come up with ("this is when i could land and where i could land") plan. If he doesnt do that he will get destroyed , cuz he cannot keep up with manny at all , too much speed , too much movement , bob-weave is crazy from manny , and it will be too much period. Thats what I believe , what do you think??

Cotto has been a complete figher since he has turned pro. Pacquiao on the other hand has just begun to use his new found weapons. Cotto is stronger and Heavier. Pacquiao may be faster off the draw but leaves himself exposed soon after a flurry. This will be a quick fight given both of thier fighting styles but I see the bigger stronger man coming out on top

[javielo]

Everyone talks about Pac like he is the stronger fighter here... you dont realize Cotto is not DLH or Hatton... Cotto is a real WW with skills to beat Pac.

Everyone talks too much and forget that Cotto beat Mosley a real WW with handspeed and power and by the way smarter than Pacquiao.

You think speed is everything well speed aint everything. None of you have thought about the possibility of Cotto being able to absorb Pacquiao's punch and then believe me he will tear Pacquiao apart if this is the case.

Instead of talking about Pac and his speed blah blah blah this is pure bullsht talk about Cotto's power and
Manny thinking that Jose Luis Castillo or Porter are anything close to Cotto is ridiculous...

[baracuda]

the only person i see being awarded a decision is manny it will be just like marquez , manny got his ass kicked but still one.

bull****....pac knocked him down and it was close.....pac deserved the win....it would've been 2 wins if one of the judges did'nt **** up the scoring(10-6 instead of 10-7) on the first fight....