Cotto looked Shot? What Fight Were You watching?

[AllEyesOpen]

Gotta disagree with the TS completely. Mayorga might have been in decent shape but he didn't have the same speed and power behind his punches compared to when he fought DLH, much less Forrest.

I've watched all of Mayorga's career and in this fight his punches just didn't have the power they used to and he wasn't even able to keep up a solid assult before gassing out. He fought in 1 to 2 bursts per round, Cotto had plent of opportunity to land at will but he was hesitant. DLH looked better against a better Mayorga then Cotto did against a way past his prime one.

[Buckfever]

Cotto did loo a little past it, but he also showed some improvement, in terms of his balance and the variety of punches in his arsenal. Also his defense was slightly improved. He just seems a little small for 154.

[AndyShitHot]

Compared to 3 yrs ago, im sorry to say this but, he doesnt have the same explosion or hunger from what i saw....sorry, he aint the same fighter he was before Margarito and Pac....

I agree, as I Cotto fan I wish the result spoke for itself but it doesn't. In a Margarito rematch I hate to admit but I think Margarito stops him again.

[Iceta Lives]

I am going to have to rain on Cotto's parade because I got no choice. Let's have an asessment of Cotto's last two fights. Yuri Foreman is a guy who just lost to a bum last night in Wolak. That fight tells us zilch about how Cotto would do against the top guys right now.

As far as Mayorga goes, you ever notice of how better fighters than Cotto who beat him even went on to lose their next fights? Tito, Oscar (I think that version at least is probably better than the Cotto of today), and Shane (I'd say he's more on Cotto's level) on top of looking bad in his last couple fights.

I want to know what in the fuck does beating Mayorga right now prove basically? Can someone explain this to me?

Now I'll admit I didn't see the fight and maybe I am willing to go by some peoples' word that he showed up in better shape than he usually does. It still doesn't change the fact that a win over him don't prove shit.

I know Cotto is suspect right now as it stands, and that's why I don't expect him to fight guys like Martinez, Kirkland, Angulo, or Lara. But why can't the stans just accept this as well?

[bojangles1987]

I am going to have to rain on Cotto's parade because I got no choice. Let's have an asessment of Cotto's last two fights. Yuri Foreman is a guy who just lost to a bum last night in Wolak. That fight tells us zilch about how Cotto would do against the top guys right now.

As far as Mayorga goes, you ever notice of how better fighters than Cotto who beat him even went on to lose their next fights? Tito, Oscar (I think that version at least is probably better than the Cotto of today), and Shane (I'd say he's more on Cotto's level) on top of looking bad in his last couple fights.

I want to know what in the fuck does beating Mayorga right now prove basically? Can someone explain this to me?

Now I'll admit I didn't see the fight and maybe I am willing to go by some peoples' word that he showed up in better shape than he usually does. It still doesn't change the fact that a win over him don't prove shit.

I know Cotto is suspect right now as it stands, and that's why I don't expect him to fight guys like Martinez, Kirkland, Angulo, or Lara. But why can't the stans just accept this as well?

Mayorga was in good shape but he mostly just put on a show most rounds. When he did take moments to pressure Cotto and throw punches, he was far more successful then he should have been. The one round he consistently pressured Cotto he beat his ass for much the round.

If last night proved anything about Cotto, it's that he is no where near the guy he used to be.

[RIZO24]

Cotto looked like an ATG last night!! He put that Elite Fighter Mayorga on his ass and was just toying with him all night, It was like a sparring session for Cotto. Hell beware Martinez and Bute, Cotto is coming for you guys!!!WAR COTTO!!!!!!!

[Smokin'J]

Cotto looked like an ATG last night!! He put that Elite Fighter Mayorga on his ass and was just toying with him all night, It was like a sparring session for Cotto. Hell beware Martinez and Bute, Cotto is coming for you guys!!!WAR COTTO!!!!!!!

Seriously?
I mean... Seriously?

[RIZO24]

Seriously?
I mean... Seriously?

Hey Homie dont doubt Cotto, just get on the NSB Cotto bandwagon and everything will be alright!! Cotto will make history by moving through 160-168 and beating Martinez and Bute!!! With Steward in his corner nothing can go wrong!!!!!!

[oc9979]

He took some right hands but some of them were block.

[Phenom]

if he steps up the level of competition then maybe the fans could get a good read of where he is right now.


and he is fight Margarito next