3 Things Cotto Did to Beat Margarito.

[savorduhflavor]

Great analysis.

This was all in how Cotto approached the fight. He turned, held when margo closed the distance and was even able to push him back.

My main concern when I saw what they were working on in camp was whether or not Cotto could maintain that movement for the whole fight. And that was the big thing, he was in shape to maintain that movement for 12 rounds.

But also, because of the aforementioned adjustments, he didn't absorb the damage over the beginning of the fight that could make him break down like he did in the first fight.

Through 5 rounds I knew Cotto would be fine because he wasn't absorbing those big body shots like he did in the 1st fight.

[studentofthegam]

Possibly, yeah. Cause Cotto didn't let Marg get too close in this one.

I just have the stark memory of Cotto getting caught with uppercuts when he was trying to circle right and then took a knee. In the first fight.

He still took to many uppercuts but its easier to take steam off them at mid ring. And a little off subject. Why didnt Cotto throw an uppercut of his own. Margarito was so open for it.

[Steak]

What is up with you guys? Margarito has been done for years. He literally hasnt had a meaningful win in 3 years, since the Cotto fight. This fight was a no brainer.

No offense to Cotto, but his strategy and preparation only worked so well because Margarito is way past prime. Even Cotto isnt as good as he once was, you guys are just impressed by nothing when a guy fights a durable punching bag.

and btw, Cotto has been in better shape than last night in the past, and you can clearly see him fight effectively going backwards agaisnt Mosley.

[jack_the_rippuh]

I liked the old Cotto, who put all his weight on his front foot and got very low at times to avoid punches like prime Mike Tyson.

[Low Blow Combos]

That wasn't only what he worked on. He also worked on rotation, movement, clinching + pushing and other key techniques that were crucial to the outcome of the fight last night.

Little things that needed to be tweaked and they definitely did that.