Debunking myths 101. Cotto did better than anyone (or most) against Floyd

[Hype job]

First of all, he didn't. Second of all, he didn't, third of all he is too hittable and landed mainly power jabs. Cotto did worse than Maidana and Pac.

Cotto's defence isn't good enough, he's too stationary, has no upper body/head movement and is too slow for Floyd, he cuts the ring off well though I'd give him that.

There's a very strong anti Pacquiao sentiment on here, because he didn't fight a certain way he doesn't get credit. Truth is Pacquiao put on a defensive masterclass in there and for the most part took away Floyd's right hand, something very hard to do!

Cotto does no better in the rematch. People are swayed with Floyd, the opponent has to do something "fight his fight" throw dozens of punches. You'll never get credit for making Floyd miss and countering him, because he's assumed to win every fight he doesn't get pressured non stop in.

These are the facts!

[Hype job]

FACT's are: Floyd did NOT land as effectively as he did against these opponents who supposedly "did better" aka Cotto, Maidana, some even say Guerrero.

FACT: Pacquiao landed more impressive punches than these guys.

These are the facts!

You won't see many other highlights of guys landing the clean flush stanky leg inducing punches Pacquiao landed, whilst he gave Floyd his lowest connect %

These are the facts!

[mann187]

Cotto did have good moments in the fight although Mayweather was trading too much but he did better than pacquiao, Pacquiao only had a few rounds against him in a cagey fight.

Maidana probably did better due to Mayweather cut eye in the first fight.

Top 5 who troubled Floyd for me are;

1. Castillo (i thought he lost)
2. Emmanuel Augustus
3. Jesus Chavez
4. Maidana (due to cut eye)
5. Cotto

[#CaneloKhan]

Guerrero landed more then cotto on Mayweather and never once was Guerrero in danger of being stopped where cotto was on ***** street.

Thats it, nothing more to discuss. /END THREAD

[frantic fighter]

I agree he definitely didn't do better than Castillo who many believe won in his first fight against Mayweather or little Jesus Chavez who had Mayweather hospitalized.

[mann187]

Guerrero landed more then cotto on Mayweather and never once was Guerrero in danger of being stopped where cotto was on ***** street.

Thats it, nothing more to discuss. /END THREAD

Do you forget that Guererro was getting beaten up in round 7 or 8 with bodyshots from floyd?

[PeasantCrusha]

Not sure as to the punch stats etc... but Cotto looked good against Floyd any way you spin it.

[Ray*]

Cotto did look good against Mayweather, and I feel he definitely did better than #48, for all the talk and hype #48 was a total let down.

[JmH Reborn]

Fact: Pacquiao embarrassed himself against Mayweather and was never competitive. He was about as competitive as Canelo was, and Canelo is just about the greenest fighter Mayweather ever fought. Watch in mute doe

Fact: "Miguel Cotto was my toughest opponent" - Floyd Mayweather, 10 May 2012

Fact: "Manny Pacquiao, you will never be on my level. Period. Simple and Plain" - Floyd Mayweather, 08 May 2015

[b00g13man]

Cotto did look good against Mayweather, and I feel he definitely did better than #48, for all the talk and hype #48 was a total let down.

He damn sure did better than #48. That much I do know.