I know mitt work doesn't indicate who's gonna win the fight, but...

[CatchAndShoot]

From what I've been watching so far, Canelo looks far more explosive with his punches at this time.

I really hope Cotto doesn't turn old overnight in this fight.

Cottos left hook to the head and body are still as fast and ferocious as ever, but every other pjncb looks a lot slower, and labored than even in training for the Geale fight.

Kind of nervous that Cotto's age will really show in this fight. Tell me its gonna be OK, fellow Cotto fans.

[HanzGruber]

First and last time I picked someone cause of their workout videos mares vs Santa Cruz. Cotto will be fine

[CatchAndShoot]

First and last time I picked someone cause of their workout videos mares vs Santa Cruz. Cotto will be fine

Thank you lol

[Doctor_Tenma]

Cotto can't stay in the pocket too long, all he needs to do is work off the jab, circle and keep his combinations to a minimum. What Cotto has going for him is that he knows how to smother guys up close and when to tie up. I'm a Canelo fan but a part of me also wants Cotto to win, if Cotto can avoid the heavy artillery early he stands a very good chance.

I don't even know who to lean towards anymore, Cotto knows how to block straight right hands and I'm not sure if Canelo's right hook is fast enough to get around Cotto's guard. Mosley was still very very good at the time, he managed to get around the guard but that's Mosley, Mayweather did too but again, we're talking two different speeds here, Canelo? I don't know really.

Canelo can throw some really nice uppercuts but as I said, if Cotto doesn't stay in the pocket that shouldn't be much of a problem.

[Redd Foxx]

Mitt work is not a measure of boxing skill, nor is it to intended to be. It's like picking a race car based on how red it is.
And, do you think Cotto is going to punish Roach on the mitts??? Catching punches hurts when you do it for an extended period. Many guys get back problems from it.

[CatchAndShoot]

Cotto can't stay in the pocket too long, all he needs to do is work off the jab, circle and keep his combinations to a minimum. What Cotto has going for him is that he knows how to smother guys up close and when to tie up. I'm a Canelo fan but a part of me also wants Cotto to win, if Cotto can avoid the heavy artillery early he stands a very good chance.

I don't even know who to lean towards anymore, Cotto knows how to block straight right hands and I'm not sure if Canelo's right hook is fast enough to get around Cotto's guard. Mosley was still very very good at the time, he managed to get around the guard but that's Mosley, Mayweather did too but again, we're talking two different speeds here, Canelo? I don't know really.

Canelo can throw some really nice uppercuts but as I said, if Cotto doesn't stay in the pocket that shouldn't be much of a problem.

You can't use that fight as an indication on how things will go with Canelo. Cotto was a speed demon back in those days (as fast as hand speed goes) and fighting in his best weight class at that point, but I like you're analysis.

[CatchAndShoot]

Mitt work is not a measure of boxing skill, nor is it to intended to be. It's like picking a race car based on how red it is.
And, do you think Cotto is going to punish Roach on the mitts??? Catching punches hurts when you do it for an extended period. Many guys get back problems from it.

Yeah, you don't judge a fight based on mitt work, but what you just said is not even close to reality lol.

That's a complete exaggeration.

So, many Pacquiao and Brandon rios' mitt work would be completely irrelevant? Hah hell no bruh.

[Redd Foxx]

Yeah, you don't judge a fight based on mitt work, but what you just said is not even close to reality lol.

That's a complete exaggeration.

I'm guessing you haven't worked mitts with a pro coach? (that's not an attack or a 1+ BTW). It's about timing, working combos, staying fluid. It's not a chance to exhibit strength and speed. That's not at all what it's for. The media turns it into that so some fighters play it up for the media, go fast, etc.

[CatchAndShoot]

I'm guessing you haven't worked mitts with a pro coach? It's about timing, working combos, staying fluid. It's not a chance to exhibit strength and speed. That's not at all what it's for. The media turns it into that so some fighters play it up for the media, go fast, etc.

Yes, I have worked with a mitt coach before. And when 2 competitors are of the same skill level, but one is hitting the mitts with a speed and power that's clearly above the others, then its obviously going to be a factor in the fight.

My point isn't that it's a huge factor. I was pointing how incredibly exxagerated your analysis was.

If you had said trying to pick the winner of a fight by the color of their gloves or trunks is like picking the winner of a race by the cars colorz then I'd agree, but I think you overly exxagerated to try and sound profound.

[BattleAxePurist]

You don't need to watch mitt work to know Canelo is a more explosive puncher that's one of his biggest strengths