Steward Sees Tough Fight For Miguel Cotto

**RAESAAD** · 10-03-2006, 09:48 AM

He could give Cotto fits no doubt............

**Soldier01** · 10-03-2006, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by BIGPOPPAPUMP

The trainer of champions, Emanuel Steward, sees a very tough fight ahead for WBO junior welterweight champion Miguel Cotto. [details]

I expect Cotto to be better than we saw him last. Being more comfortable at 147. Quintana moves well but he doesn't move quicker than Paulie & Miguel is a better boxer than Julio. If cotto comes out with no movement...he could be in for a rough night but, I would still pick him to win.

**King Koyle** · 10-03-2006, 09:53 AM

If Quintana's chin holds up to Cotto's power,then I could see him getting a UD.

**Left2body** · 10-03-2006, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by Mass Pride

If Quintana's chin holds up to Cotto's power,then I could see him getting a UD.

Tough fight, I think Cotto's taking a bigger risk in fighting Quintana than Hatton did in fighting Collazo.

I hope Cotto can pull it through but I wouldn't be terribly surprised if Quintana wins this one. Cotto is a better boxer than Joel but is he a good enough boxer?

**DiegoFuego** · 10-03-2006, 10:19 AM

It's getting to where every Cotto fight is almost 50/50 simply because he's proving to be more and more like Trinidad every time we see him. Paulie almost outboxed him and put up a good effort, and Quintana may be a better boxer than Malignaggi. Then you have to factor in Cotto's vulnerable chin. He's not a sure bet against punches OR boxers at this point, but I'll still take him over most boxers, including Quintana.

**No-mas-tias** · 10-03-2006, 10:38 AM

Paulie almost outboxed him?

Please, don't make your hatred so obvious and be more objective, just because you don't like him you don't have to make up stuff.

**oldgringo** · 10-03-2006, 10:44 AM

Tough fight for Miguel. Quintana mastered a powerful (but limited) fighter in Julio who was seen as the biggest puncher at 147. Cotto's move to 147 will help his balance and dexterity...I think he will pull it out in a close fight.

This is the first fight he has had that has actually worried me. Quintana gave a great account of himself last time out. This fight should tie up some loose ends.

**SnoopySmurf** · 10-03-2006, 10:48 AM

Does Quintana have KO power? And does he come in heavier than Cotto at fightnight? Cotto is a natural 147 fighter, IMO. Although...we'll see how his power holds up at 147.

**DiegoFuego** · 10-03-2006, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by cotto#1p4p

Paulie almost outboxed him?

Please, don't make your hatred so obvious and be more objective, just because you don't like him you don't have to make up stuff.

What makes you think I hate Cotto? I tune in every fight for this guy. He's one of the top 3 most exciting fighters in the game right now I think. I hope he beats Quintana. I also wanted him to get a chance at Castillo. I have no hatred for Cotto so I don't know where you're getting this **** from. If I'm not mistaken, Paulie won 4 rounds on 2 cards and 5 on one card. He did very well for himself for such a big step up.

Steward Sees Tough Fight For Miguel Cotto