Roach: "Cotto Looking At Kirkland or Andy Lee"

**Dean_Razorback** · 08-31-2014, 04:40 PM

am I the only one who thinks that both fights can backfire?

**deanrw** · 08-31-2014, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by Dean_Razorback

am I the only one who thinks that both fights can backfire?

We share a name and we share an opinion on this one. Kirkland especially, is dangerous if you do not get him out of there quickly. If he makes it past the second round, Cotto will be in a world of trouble.

**-PBP-** · 08-31-2014, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by Dean_Razorback

am I the only one who thinks that both fights can backfire?

If Andy Lee is a high risk fight then Cotto has no business at 160. He probably doesn't belong anyway but that's another story.

**AnimalisticMeth** · 08-31-2014, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by deanrw

We share a name and we share an opinion on this one. Kirkland especially, is dangerous if you do not get him out of there quickly. If he makes it past the second round, Cotto will be in a world of trouble.

How? With Kirkland defence Cotto's left hook and jab will land over 60% of the time. You think Kirkland can take Cotto's power for 6-7 rounds?

**Greed.** · 08-31-2014, 04:48 PM

Andy Lee looked poor in his last fight, the KO punch was great but he was getting beat until that point. Kirkland is more dangerous, shame he won't be able to squeeze in a fight before this one.

**From Russia** · 08-31-2014, 04:49 PM

If Cotto fights Canelo instead of GGG, its understandable, but ****ing Andy Lee or Kirkland? Duck...

**deanrw** · 08-31-2014, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by AnimalisticMeth

How? With Kirkland defence Cotto's left hook and jab will land over 60% of the time. You think Kirkland can take Cotto's power for 6-7 rounds?

When Kirkland Finds his groove, and gets warmed up. His chin improves and he is super damaging. He has power, accuracy and can tear guys up with his unrelenting stamina on the inside. He is very dangerous for any fighter once he gets warmed up. Cotto since finding his aggressive style again may get him out of there beforehand, but there is still a huge risk involved.

**E. O. Wilson** · 08-31-2014, 04:54 PM

I'm glad Cotto turned down unknown Golovkin for financial reasons and found household name superstars like Lee and Kirkland instead.

**Hyper Knuckles** · 08-31-2014, 05:16 PM

Cotto vs Kirkland at 154 is a recipe for disaster! Andy Lee on the other hand....meh.

Roach: "Cotto Looking At Kirkland or Andy Lee"