How Exactly Can Cotto Win?

[ElGranLuchador]

Margarito doesn't even know how to use his reach w/ the type of punches he throws and type of style he fights.

You're crazy.

no youre the troll that always uses ****** comments

no worth arguing with a ****** like u
just as a fact margarito will never lose to such a small opponent like cotto
his only defeats where close decisions against opponents who were bigger than him

[Dirt E Gomez]

no youre the troll that always uses ****** comments

no worth arguing with a ****** like u
just as a fact margarito will never lose to such a small opponent like cotto
his only defeats where close decisions against opponents who were bigger than him

He's fought soooo many good opponents to test your obviously flawless theory against...

Explain to me how he uses his reach to his best advantage while leaning against his opponents and throwing hooks or throwing wide shots from a distance w/ little hope of landing... How is his reach his best attribute?

Did you mistake somebody who knows how to box for Margarito?

[ElGranLuchador]

He's fought soooo many good opponents to test your obviously flawless theory against...

Explain to me how he uses his reach to his best advantage while leaning against his opponents and throwing hooks or throwing wide shots from a distance w/ little hope of landing... How is his reach his best attribute?

Did you mistake somebody who knows how to box for Margarito?

reach is one of his best atributtes when swarming opponents his shots always have a chance of koing them unlike most mexicans he has the ability to hurt small guys like cotto without that much effort and without having to get inside he can also block really well like he showed against williams
and most importantly when his opponents are hurt his reach helps him finish them
but more than his reach margarito is way bigger and stronger than cotto small guys are piece of cake for margarito even if cotto is the number one welterweight

[Dirt E Gomez]

reach is one of his best atributtes when swarming opponents his shots always have a chance of koing them unlike most mexicans

So reach is responsible for knocking people out....?

Brilliant....

The 2nd half of your post isn't so ****** though. Yes, his size and strength are 2 of his better attributes because he actually uses them to his advantage. However, his reach is meaningless. His arms could be half the length they are and the only difference would be he wouldn't be able to guard his body when he actually puts his guard up.

[Antwuan Maxx]

To all of you questioning whether or not Cotto will be able to hurt Margarito with a head shot, what exactly are you basing that on? Is it solely the Cintron fights? Because other than Kermit, I can't even recall him facing a genuine puncher. Moderate punchers, yes...but nothing to warrent a granite chin label, and it certainly didn't appear to be what it's hyped up to be against Daniel Santos or Clottey.

[ElGranLuchador]

So reach is responsible for knocking people out....?

Brilliant....

The 2nd half of your post isn't so ****** though. Yes, his size and strength are 2 of his better attributes because he actually uses them to his advantage. However, his reach is meaningless. His arms could be half the length they are and the only difference would be he wouldn't be able to guard his body when he actually puts his guard up.

if his arms were half the lenght he wouldnt be able to swarm his opponents from all angles
swarming his opponents is the cause of margarito´s opponent downfall so yeah his reach is in part responsible of knocking people out

[Dirt E Gomez]

if his arms were half the lenght he wouldnt be able to swarm his opponents from all angles
swarming his opponents is the cause of margarito´s opponent downfall so yeah his reach is in part responsible of knocking people out

He doesn't all ready use a lot of angles. He doesn't throw any straight punches or legitimate jabs, which is when reach is truly meaningful. He throws shots wide w/ his arms for the 1/4 of a second he's stepping into the pocket to stand still and continue throwing.

You wont be able to convince anybody here that his reach is what makes him win fights.

[Shalafi]

Cotto is Tony's nightmare. Cotto can outbox Tony. No he isn't Mayweather, but im sure Cotto can box and jab his way to victory. If they are forced to fight, I personally think Cotto's punches will land first. Fight probaly might be stopped. Cotto can lose by KO if he gets ****y or doesn't respect Tony.

You talk as if Cotto is a hybrid between Floyd and Pernell, lol wtf? and you make it seem as if Margarito was just a punching bag being pushed forward, you are delusional my friend. To say Cotto can just win a fight against Margarito by simply moving around the ring and throwing jabs all night deserves to be locked in a mental asylum. I agree 110% with all the stuff Addison has posted in this thread, and it's not because I'm biased, it's just reality.

Another thing to consider is Cotto's stamina, he looked pretty worned out in the Judah, Mosley and even on the Paulie fight, I don't think he likes going the distance and against a guy like Margarito who throws over 100 punches per round it's going to be a nightmare for Cotto. Tony by TKO.

[Shalafi]

Men your hate for Cotto does not let you see far from you nose. All of those arguments your making about Margarito being this and being that, are based on what fights. Because besides the " wins against Cintron (a B class fighter) and Clottey, he havent had a win against a top guy. The other 2 importants fights in Margaritos Career where Santos and Williams and he lost to both. Cotto has face much tougher opposition. And in every fight he has gotten better. Out performing his opponent. You are just hoping that Margo lands a Lucky punch a Ko Cotto. But Cottos movement,speed,power and Smartness wil be to much for MArgo to overcome. Margarito just comes forward throwing looping punches most of the time. And he is not good at all fighting backwords. He maybe hit Cotto and maybe buzz him every now and then but he wont come close to a victory.

A feather fisted and weaker opponent in Malignaggi, a weak minded past his prime Judah, and an old as **** Shane Mosley?? is that really better opposition? bigger names, yes, I gotta give you that but it's not fair to pin that against Margarito who's been avoided but almost all the Welters in the division, he's never gotten a big break until now. The only credible win for Cotto in my eyes was against Quintana, both young and undefeated at the time.

[Shalafi]

Cotto might show us the will of a Joe Frazier, refusing to back down after getting knocked down.
Margarito might show us that he doesn't like tougher guys, and eventually foil when pressure doesn't work.

Cotto might look like Ali when he feel the sheer force of Margarito, running like the ***** some claim to see in him.
Margarito might look like another version of Foreman when he drives Cotto back with the force of his punches.

Cotto might show heart like Ali.
Margarito might show ******ity like Foreman.


There is alot of if's and butt's around this fight, but ignore that and look at the facts for a minute.

- Cotto is not as strong as Margarito, forget about it.
- Margarito is by far the bigger man.
- Cotto has shown us that he doesn't like being pushed back.
- Margarito's style is all about pushing people back

- Cotto boxing backwards has often been interpretated as brilliant boxing ability.
But could it also mean that he gives up his ground if he's facing a wall? I think so.

- Cotto has shown me vulnerability to body punches. Margarito can hurt people to the body.
- Cotto was pushed within proximity of his limits, both mentally and physically, against Malignaggi. That was nothing compared to what he'll be facing this time around.

- Margarito is mexican. They are very used to being manhandled to the body. Cotto's body attack will not be effective, at least not to the extent some expect it to be.

-In order to get to Margarito's body with hooks and uppercuts, what does Cotto need to do?
Exactly, he needs to get close. How?
By doing what he does best, lunging in, face first.

But what is Margarito's money punch?

That's right, long uppercuts.

Flawless, spot on Tyson, it takes a real boxer to know this. Good **** my friend, very well written.