I don't see this fight looking any different than the first Margarito fight. Stone feet of Canelo made an aging Floyd look almost prettyboy Floyd-ish. So when he fights Saul, he's gonna bounce around and get hit after hit in until he gets hit by that natural power and physicality. Then once he slows down, Canelos fast hands are gonna catch him and he's gonna go into full retreat mode.
cotto used really good movement with geale but Im not convinced he can do that for 12 rounds. He was moving and bouncing a lot, using a ton of energy. Hes always slowed in the late rounds. If he goes this route with canelo, I think canelo will be the fresher guy in the late rounds. Canelo also has faster hands and should be completely fine here, he could get a stoppage. Biggest thing is canelo just has to be patient in the opening rounds and not burn too much energy chasing cotto around or they will both be tired in the end. save his energy and use his speed advantage to land his.
Cotto may have good movement but his style is more come forward, more throwing now with Roach and that plays right into Canelos style.
I see Cotto fighting a smart fight, and its going to be extremely tough contested fight for both guys, But I think Canelo will be surprised by Cottos power more than his movement. And once he feels that Cotto can hurt him he might not want to pressure Cotto as much or take any risk's, which will allow Cotto to win a decision.
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