Can Cotto Lose To Margs In a Fair Fight?

[Erik K]

No matter what any excuse comes up with for 2008..The fact is Cotto was not even hurting Margarito. And I am sure Margarito can not put "plaster" on his chin.

Also, Margarito hurt Cotto in as early as round 2. They say the substance Margarito had, gets harder as the rounds go on, in the later rounds. So how did Margarito hurt Cotto so early?

Well we dont know exactly how long he was wrapped and how long it takes to harden etc. Not like he plastered up in ring before round one.

[Strike Back]

Margo will feel it

.....Jamás


Sorry, it was there and nobody did it yet.

[Tha_Greatest]

all i know now is that cotto is always complaining about plaster, all the interviews, lol, he brings up plaster and talks about it like if its the only topic on for discussion, lol, on the face off, lol, cotto brought a picture of handwraps, lol, thats how mentally out of this new fight cotto is, hes bmore focused on interviews of handwraps than the fight itself

[x3_bazooka_x3]

all i know now is that cotto is always complaining about plaster, all the interviews, lol, he brings up plaster and talks about it like if its the only topic on for discussion, lol, on the face off, lol, cotto brought a picture of handwraps, lol, thats how mentally out of this new fight cotto is, hes bmore focused on interviews of handwraps than the fight itself

To be honest he is likely trying to gain a mental edge in bringing it up, in other words remind himself that its possible that he used plaster so you dont go in there thinking this man beat your head in legit....

and also to get under Tonys skin and drive him mad, the only question I have is do you really want to make Tony upset like that, sure it may have its advantages you may make him over commit in the fight which will lead to him making mistakes....

But what if it backfires and fuels the fire? what if it works for Tony then what?

[Mersey]

Margarito in going to walk through everything Cotto has to offer again and tear him apart.

[r ! z]

PR's are gonna' hate me for saying this, but even the Margarito that showed up for the Pacquiao fight would've given Cotto hell. The toughness and heart he showed alone would've meant Cotto would've had to go to hell and back to get a victory. This was a fast-punching, quick-footed, combination-punching, southpaw with just as enough stamina as Margarito.

Margarito also hurt Pacquiao to the body in the sixth round and had a good flurry with Pacquiao against the ropes as he dug ferociously to the body in eighth.

If Margarito is anywhere near he was in the Pacquiao fight, it will STILL be a tough fight for Miguel. I don't really consider that plaster issue to be honest.

Whether he used it or not, Margarito has a great style to beat Cotto.

I'm looking forward to Cotto avenging his loss, not seeking revenge, which is different.

My 2 cents.

This is pretty much the most realistic and level headed response I've seen regarding Cotto-Margarito II.....

[J-Smooth]

cotto aint nothing but a **** victim...his mind is totally ****ed

[Buckfever]

If Margarito did not use illegal wraps in their first fight then Cotto can lose. It's extremely unlikely. But that's the intrigue of this fight.

[Picozo]

I can almost assure you that Cotto will use the Mosley game plan for this fight. That is punches in flurry and tie Margo up. We know that Margo has one style of fighting and that is coming forward all the time. Take 3 punches to land one. Cotto will need to clinch for most of the fight to stand a chance at winning a decision. IMO Cotto's stamina is questionable especially in the latter rounds. With that said my other guess is that Margo's eye becomes a factor. This already a concern for the New York Licensing Division so rest assured that the ref will be keeping a close eye (no pun intended) on Margo's right eye.