COTTO KOs HATTON

[The Troll]

I'm not sure about that. If Abdulaev had thrown more punches instead of just walking around with his hands up it would have given Cotto a taster of what Hatton would be like, but they're in different leagues really in terms of speed, tenacity and skill.

Well I of course of agree that Abdullaev is level below where Hatton is as a fighter the Ring Magazine 140 pound champ and linear champ. But he is a pretty tenacious pressure fighter that never relents. A style that Hatton sometimes fights in. Cotto did very well against that style. However Abdullaev is limited compared to Hatton, he only punches while on the inside, but he does to his credit never relent from coming forward. But he walks in without throwing punches unlike Hatton.

He probably fights that way to conserve energy, Abdullaev is old.

[TheEvilSaint]

You know one thing about Cotto. If he ever were to fight Hatton. The Abdullaev fight gave him experience that would be critical against a fighter like Hatton.

abdullaev doesnt have hatton's stamina, chin, aggression, bodypunching, or hatton's power. cotto might not have a problem with hatton's bodypunching or stamina, but hatton's chin, aggression and power will force cotto to the ropes and cotto wont be able to react effectively.

[Ceratogyrus]

Two ways of looking at this.
Eamon Magee was very effective countering from the ropes in the early rounds against Hatton, and like Cotto he is a super slick counter puncher.
Equally Cotto looked uncomfortable aginst the ropes against Abdulaev, and that is where Hatton will inevitably put him.
I suspect that Hatton's extra size and relentless pressure will earn him a decision if they ever meet (which I serioulsy doubt).

[The Troll]

abdullaev doesnt have hatton's stamina, chin, aggression, bodypunching, or hatton's power. cotto might not have a problem with hatton's bodypunching or stamina, but hatton's chin, aggression and power will force cotto to the ropes and cotto wont be able to react effectively.

Yeah I know that but he is a decent well skilled pressure fighter. And Cotto reacted quite well to that style. I did agree that Abdullaev is limited compared to Hatton. The only point I really wanted to make was that the Abdullaev fight was good experience for Cotto if he is going to be fighting guys like Hatton in the future.

[TheEvilSaint]

Yeah I know that but he is a decent well skilled pressure fighter. And Cotto reacted quite well to that style. I did agree that Abdullaev is limited compared to Hatton. The only point I really wanted to make was that the Abdullaev fight was good experience for Cotto is he is going to be fighting guys like Hatton in the future.

indeed, it was good for cotto. but he's not ready just yet for hatton's kind of fight.

[IwatchBoxing]

Cotto controled the whole Abbie fight, he was on the ropes by choice, he looked more tried than in danger.

Abbie covered up, 75% of the fight, Hatton comes forward, pressuring. He would be open for uppercuts, and counters all day.

[Cletus Funk]

Well I of course of agree that Abdullaev is level below where Hatton is as a fighter the Ring Magazine 140 pound champ and linear champ. But he is a pretty tenacious pressure fighter that never relents. A style that Hatton sometimes fights in. Cotto did very well against that style. However Abdullaev is limited compared to Hatton, he only punches while on the inside, but he does to his credit never relent from coming forward. But he walks in without throwing punches unlike Hatton.

He probably fights that way to conserve energy, Abdullaev is old.

I think Abdulaev was pretty decent when he did let his hands go and he did stiffen Cotto's legs with a hook in the early rounds. He could have made things pretty uncomfortable for Cotto if he'd had a higher workrate.

[Raymo]

Um....how can u say that cotto would humiliate Hatton?? Did you not see the way hatton had his way with KT?? Hatton would give any fighter problems in his divsion!! But it would be a great fight!

[xKillingJokex]

doesnt seem to me that Cotto has enormous power..he hit Abullaev with some good shots..and didnt wobble him or even get close..he could probably out box Hatton but...hatton's pressure would discomfort Cotto a bit..unlike Abullaev..Hatton will actually throw punches when pressuring..and not just throw after Cottos done comboing

[PRboxingfan]

I'm not sure about that. If Abdulaev had thrown more punches instead of just walking around with his hands up it would have given Cotto a taster of what Hatton would be like, but they're in different leagues really in terms of speed, tenacity and skill.

Abbie didn't throw more because he was covering up. Even though Miguel didn't wobble him, Abbie knows a good punch and respects it. He's only been down once in his pro career (17 fights) and never in the amateurs (over 300 fights). That shows a very good chin as far as I'm concerned.

doesnt seem to me that Cotto has enormous power..he hit Abullaev with some good shots..and didnt wobble him or even get close..he could probably out box Hatton but...hatton's pressure would discomfort Cotto a bit..unlike Abullaev..Hatton will actually throw punches when pressuring..and not just throw after Cottos done comboing

Please, styles make fights. Cotto doesn't fight the same way as KT fights. While Ricky was effective against Kostya, he still doesn't have what it takes to fight a good, accurate counterpuncher like Miguel Cotto or Floyd Mayweather. The fact remains that Ricky is still a club fighter. He comes to you, applies pressure, has little defense, and relies on his workrate to tire you out. Any fighter that can side step him, counter, use his jab, and work on the inside will have an advantage over that type of fighter. Kostya was just too old to be able to do so effectively.

As for Cotto's power and not hurtin Abbie, see my above response.