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I think its a fantastic Bet.
On the one hand, I could see Cotto coming off the year long layoff and going through this fight lackadaisically and just boxing his way to a decision over the Bigger Mayorga, but let me explain why this WON'T happen.
First of all, Mayorga has already tried to leave Boxing for MMA. The only reason he is still fighting as a boxer is because he is under contract with DON KING. the guys heart just isnt in it anymore. (King also robbed Mayorga of a nice pay check by getting that MMA fight cancelled, so i have to believe Mayorga is a bit spiteful of KING.) And dont let his trash talk fool you, Mayorga only does that so the PPV does better and he makes more $$$
Secondly, Mayorga is 37 years old, and has been BEATEN up numerous times in his career. Cotto is still only 30, and while he is an old 30, the fact that he has been inactive recently plays in his favor. Cotto was talking about losing his love for the sport recently, and we all know the saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder." Some time away from the gym only figures to make him hungrier and fresher.
Thirdly, Mayorga has ALWAYS been pounded by boxer punchers, especially ones with good straight punches like DLH and Trinidad. Cotto has a nice stiff Jab thats gonna set everything else up.
and Finally, Cotto has stopped nearly EVERY non-champion on his resume, and has stopped EVERY SINGLE ONE in the past 7 Years!!!!!!!! Malignaggi, Clottey, Pacquiao, Mosley, etc, were ALL champions. Thats pretty impressive. Guys who are not young or aren't competing at a championship level simply do not survive against Cotto.
Stats don't lie. Put the mortgage on Cotto/Mayorga UNDER 8.5 rounds, and if you can, Cotto by KO.
Right now its a -130. It started at -110 and expect it to get as high as -160. I wldn't wait!
Good Luck!!!!
On the one hand, I could see Cotto coming off the year long layoff and going through this fight lackadaisically and just boxing his way to a decision over the Bigger Mayorga, but let me explain why this WON'T happen.
First of all, Mayorga has already tried to leave Boxing for MMA. The only reason he is still fighting as a boxer is because he is under contract with DON KING. the guys heart just isnt in it anymore. (King also robbed Mayorga of a nice pay check by getting that MMA fight cancelled, so i have to believe Mayorga is a bit spiteful of KING.) And dont let his trash talk fool you, Mayorga only does that so the PPV does better and he makes more $$$
Secondly, Mayorga is 37 years old, and has been BEATEN up numerous times in his career. Cotto is still only 30, and while he is an old 30, the fact that he has been inactive recently plays in his favor. Cotto was talking about losing his love for the sport recently, and we all know the saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder." Some time away from the gym only figures to make him hungrier and fresher.
Thirdly, Mayorga has ALWAYS been pounded by boxer punchers, especially ones with good straight punches like DLH and Trinidad. Cotto has a nice stiff Jab thats gonna set everything else up.
and Finally, Cotto has stopped nearly EVERY non-champion on his resume, and has stopped EVERY SINGLE ONE in the past 7 Years!!!!!!!! Malignaggi, Clottey, Pacquiao, Mosley, etc, were ALL champions. Thats pretty impressive. Guys who are not young or aren't competing at a championship level simply do not survive against Cotto.
Stats don't lie. Put the mortgage on Cotto/Mayorga UNDER 8.5 rounds, and if you can, Cotto by KO.
Right now its a -130. It started at -110 and expect it to get as high as -160. I wldn't wait!
Good Luck!!!!
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