Can we put Cotto-Margarito II on perspective and be objective?

[Exciterx30]

Seriously, it's incredible to find some fans completely ignoring the facts and posting nonsense about how Margarito will trash Cotto. Anyone with common sense and objectivity should realize that this fight is an uphill battle for Margarito.

The truth is AM has not defeated a world class boxer since Cotto himself and that was more than three years ago, he's coming off two of the worst beatings of the last decade against Mosley and Pacquiao, he has not had a fight since November 2010, had a career threatening eye injury, and he will fight for the first time since that injury against a world class opponent who, physically speaking, is less damaged than him. If the fight stays in NY Cotto will also have homefield advantage.

If I was a Margarito fan, which I' am not, I would be a bit more conservative and just hope for the best instead of posting predictions that seem very unlikely. I don't say that AM does not have a chance, he actually does if the eye holds up, but this is Cotto's fight to lose. It's one thing to root for a fighter and a whole different ballgame to be blinded and ignore the facts.

By the way, I'm not a fanatic Cotto stan. I just tell it like I see it. Margarito has a chance but it's slim when compared to his chances in 2008.

[jrosales13]

Cotto has suffered some beatings. But, from what I see in Cotto last couple of fights. Especially the Mayorga fight...Really, he didn't impress at all against a shot to pieces Mayorga. Made me believe if and only IF, a big If, Margarito has something left, anything left. Even a drop left. That he will give Cotto hell and more than likely beat him. But, if Margarito is done and shot to pieces which seems to be the case then Cotto got this.

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Seriously, it's incredible to find some fans completely ignoring the facts and posting nonsense about how Margarito will trash Cotto. Anyone with common sense and objectivity should realize that this fight is an uphill battle for Margarito.

The truth is AM has not defeated a world class boxer since Cotto himself and that was more than three years ago, he's coming off two of the worst beatings of the last decade against Mosley and Pacquiao, he has not had a fight since November 2010, had a career threatening eye injury, and he will fight for the first time since that injury against a world class opponent who, physically speaking, is less damaged than him. If the fight stays in NY Cotto will also have homefield advantage.

If I was a Margarito fan, which I' am not, I would be a bit more conservative and just hope for the best instead of posting predictions that seem very unlikely. I don't say that AM does not have a chance, he actually does if the eye holds up, but this is Cotto's fight to lose. It's one thing to root for a fighter and a whole different ballgame to be blinded and ignore the facts.

By the way, I'm not a fanatic Cotto stan. I just tell it like I see it. Margarito has a chance but it's slim when compared to his chances in 2008.

I think everything you said makes a lot a of sense. The odds are definitely heavily stacked against Antonio Margarito. That is without even adding to the fact that he had to interrupt his training.

[Exciterx30]

I have one more thing to add. I don't know about other fans of Cotto, but I would give Antonio credit if he pulls this off in clear fashion, totally free of controversies. Having the odds stacked against like that is no walk in the park.

[Slyboots]

Seriously, it's incredible to find some fans completely ignoring the facts and posting nonsense about how Margarito will trash Cotto. Anyone with common sense and objectivity should realize that this fight is an uphill battle for Margarito.

The truth is AM has not defeated a world class boxer since Cotto himself and that was more than three years ago, he's coming off two of the worst beatings of the last decade against Mosley and Pacquiao, he has not had a fight since November 2010, had a career threatening eye injury, and he will fight for the first time since that injury against a world class opponent who, physically speaking, is less damaged than him. If the fight stays in NY Cotto will also have homefield advantage.

If I was a Margarito fan, which I' am not, I would be a bit more conservative and just hope for the best instead of posting predictions that seem very unlikely. I don't say that AM does not have a chance, he actually does if the eye holds up, but this is Cotto's fight to lose. It's one thing to root for a fighter and a whole different ballgame to be blinded and ignore the facts.

By the way, I'm not a fanatic Cotto stan. I just tell it like I see it. Margarito has a chance but it's slim when compared to his chances in 2008.

I've been thinking about this as well. The odds are incredibly stacked against Marg but there are so many Marg nuthuggers claiming some pretty bold predictions for their fighter.

[$coinblatt$]

Cotto has suffered some beatings. But, from what I see in Cotto last couple of fights. Especially the Mayorga fight...Really, he didn't impress at all against a shot to pieces Mayorga. Made me believe if and only IF, a big If, Margarito has something left, anything left. Even a drop left. That he will give Cotto hell and more than likely beat him. But, if Margarito is done and shot to pieces which seems to be the case then Cotto got this.

this is what makes the fight more interesting, we want to see who out of the two of them is completely done. I personally think Cotto has more in him, but I can't see him stopping Marg.

[Canelo Phresh]

cottos got this 50 milli on miguel.

[Dunkeroo23]

I believe many people are underestimating the weight. Margarito had a huge size advantage in the first fight, and now he will have an even bigger advantage, which is why Cotto requested a catchweight. He has always struggled to make weight, and now he will not have to. Bottom line is that although Cotto may be fresher, he has no business at 154

[_original_]

Like I said in a thread I made earlier this week, Cotto ONLY wins this fight because Margarito is possibly shot-Roy Jones status.

You never know, can't count Margarito out the guy has heart and will (which Cotto lacks) that might prevail for one last hurrah.

[The Gambler1981]

Tough to like Margarito in this fight, although if Cotto bullshits and fights off the back foot who knows because that never is a good look for him.

As long as Cotto goes in there with the mindset to be offensive and not back down he should force Margartio back and win rather easily