The Official Miguel Cotto-Sergio Martinez Master Thread

[-jose-]

Advantages? You cant really quantify those. I can tell you about Cotto's attributes:

Authorative Jab
Superbly accurate LF hook
Second to none ring generalship
Cuts the ring like a master
Great timing
Above average speed and power
He is battle tested
Power on LF and RH
Can fight on the offensive or defense
Can fight on the inside as well as on the outside
Cotto can make adjustments on the fly
Underrated Defense, good head movement, waist
Can make it rough on the opponent (you will know you been on a fight)

Im sure there are some chit that is missing but in a nutshell there you have it.

#War Cotto

#Guerra King Cotto

Buena! Boxer Buena!

[Da Boxer]

#TeamDelusional

Nah bro', not delusional. Its called backing your boxer all the way, during the victories anyone can hang and jump on the bandwagon but during the losses and times of adversity only the true fans and supporters will stay behind and do what is right.

That is what being a fan is all about!

War Cotto!

[Da Boxer]

Good list bro, i hope Cotto works on using the straight right more though, besides his left hook.

Buena! Boxer Buena!

Jas asked a solid and fair question so props to him for keeping it objective!

[JaYDeuce11]

Why am i one of the few too that think Cotto may pull this off?
Have yall seen Sergio these past years , hes not the same guy that put paul williams lights out! Those knee injuries are forever, i had a torn acl and know.
Seen pics with his elbow ****** up dudes almost 40..but in boxing years Cottos 40 as well lmao
If Cotto can take Martinez's punch at 160 i got him WAR COTTO!

[KRITKL]

Why am i one of the few too that think Cotto may pull this off?
Have yall seen Sergio these past years , hes not the same guy that put paul williams lights out! Those knee injuries are forever, i had a torn acl and know.
Seen pics with his elbow ****** up dudes almost 40..but in boxing years Cottos 40 as well lmao
If Cotto can take Martinez's punch at 160 i got him WAR COTTO!

He has a chance, as you said it depends if he can take Sergio's shots.
I've never been completely sold on Sergio. I hope the plan is to get inside and not let him shoot his left. If you take that away he really doesn't have much else.
At this time I would say both guys have the same hand and foot speed. So I don't see Sergio having that usual advantage against Cotto.
Should be a great fight. I'm not sleeping on Cotto, he can pull this off.

[sugarsmosley]

really it depends on how cotto carries the weight to middleweight, its not a good look bc he never really looked good at jmw... doesnt mean he lost his skills or whatever,, just means weight classes are here for a reason. i truly believe he shouldve stayed at welterweight

if we were in fantasy land, and cotto n sergio were both the same size.. at this pt i think sergio is more challenged then cotto w/ his injuries and is older.. cotto would ko him. but maravilla has been fighting much bigger men with bigger punches, hes a full fledged MW now. i dont like the whole "blown up 154 lber" no, hes been the real champ at mw for years

[mathed]

He has a chance, as you said it depends if he can take Sergio's shots.
I've never been completely sold on Sergio. I hope the plan is to get inside and not let him shoot his left. If you take that away he really doesn't have much else.
At this time I would say both guys have the same hand and foot speed. So I don't see Sergio having that usual advantage against Cotto.
Should be a great fight. I'm not sleeping on Cotto, he can pull this off.

Yeah he does. He has a great right hook and an awesome jab. If he pumps the jab, he is going to eat Cotto alive.

[KRITKL]

Yeah he does. He has a great right hook and an awesome jab. If he pumps the jab, he is going to eat Cotto alive.

He uses the jab to setup his left, and keep distance.
If Cotto can get inside and take away that left, I really think we'll get a good scrap.
If his chin holds up.

[ColdBlooded]

He uses the jab to setup his left, and keep distance.
If Cotto can get inside and take away that left, I really think we'll get a good scrap.
If his chin holds up.

Unlikely it does. This is a guy who was hurt by Mayweather, Pacquiao, and Trout.

[mathed]

He uses the jab to setup his left, and keep distance.
If Cotto can get inside and take away that left, I really think we'll get a good scrap.
If his chin holds up.

He beat that dude Dzinzuruk with primarily the jab. I think it will definitely be a good fight either way but Sergio has a few tricks up his sleeve if he has to use them. As long as Cotto gets in a few solid lowblows, he should do OK.....