"Should Cotto cut his uncle as a trainer and hire Freddy Roach?"

[Unknown Champ]

I think Cotto needs to work on different aspects of his game. He believes in his jab, and boxing ability. He needs to work on footwork, upper body movement, and setting a 12 round stamina pace to adjust some of his weaknesses. He showed against Margo that even when he boxed he can land ear flapping shots that would hurt most humans. His uncle has taken him this far, I think he should change, not cuz he lost, because cotto has been blueprinted by margo, and I don't think his uncle will show him any major adjustments needed. Will he modifiy his weakness, like looking down all the time eating uppercutts? What do u think?

[Silencers]

It's up to him, I personally would change trainers because having an unstable camp with unnecessary distractions are bound to affect a fighters' performance.

Roach wouldn't be a bad fit.

[DLT]

Ive actually been meaning to talk about this alot since the fight ended but I keep forgetting. Some people will say that this clearly means that he needs to change trainers but I think the the exact opposite. I think part of the reason why Cotto lost is because he doesnt listen to his trainer. There is no way you can blame his uncle when Cotto was basically training himself by all accounts. Cotto became a star with his Uncle's guidance. Then they started beefing for whatever reason and Cotto basically stopped listening to him. Cotto was still improving on his own so he probably thought it was all good but now after he got abused, I hope he realizes that he does need a trainer. Alot of people say that Floyd is so good and so smart that he's basically training himself now and doesnt need a trainer but thats garbage. If you really watch him fight then you can see that Roger has a huge influence. Floyd always does everything he says. I see Roger yelling during the round alot and Floyd will do exactly what he says and it will work. Ive heard Floyd tell him that it wont work and Roger says that it will and Roger ends up being right. He also is the one who really studies the tapes and sets the game plan. Floyd really needs him and no one is smarter then Floyd right now in the ring so if Floyd needs a trainer then everyone does.

Im also sick of our generation because everytime a guy loses one fight then we always say that they should change trainers. Your going to lose fights. That doesnt mean that your trainer is garbage all of assudden. I also hate the fact that these guys lose the trainers that got them there and just go to guys with big names. How many losses have Roach, Steward, and McGirt had lately? Those guys always lose. All of those guys started out just the same as the trainers that are already training these guys. Thats not to say that you should never switch. Its obvious that some guys just dont have it. Yoel Judah needs to go and Frietas trainer was a idiot for changing his style for no reason as he has been average ever since.

[The Surgeon]

For me Cotto did everytng right against Margarito so i wont go blaming his uncle for the loss! Im not a fan of dumping trainers as soon as u lose a fight but in this case with their stormy relationship im not sure what to think.

IF he does change trainer (which he has said he wont) then Roach would fit him best id say.

[ELPacman]

I don't think so. Performance wise, he's still doing great with his uncle. There might be some altercations in his camp but it's not showing in the fights. Muchless his Uncle did the right thing throwing in the towel and everything at the end. It just wasn't Cotto's night as he did everything possible. I mean the only thing Cotto really needs to work on and unfortunately you can't, is...his chin. No coach can help with that. But I guess he can UP his defense if anything. He's still very vulnerable, especially for uppercuts since he leans forward in with his head and has his guard up on his sides leaving his chin highly exposed and vulnerable for uppercuts.

[tredh]

Roach is not that good of a trainer. Roach himself even said that he doesn't change fighters all he tries to do is tweak what they do best. So what the **** is Roach really going to do for Cotto?

[Live Dog]

His uncle is fine as a trainer. Cotto has made great strides in becoming a complete fighter and Evangelista has a lot to do with it. The problem lies in their relationship.

[Pullcounter]

I think Cotto needs to work on different aspects of his game. He believes in his jab, and boxing ability. He needs to work on footwork, upper body movement, and setting a 12 round stamina pace to adjust some of his weaknesses. He showed against Margo that even when he boxed he can land ear flapping shots that would hurt most humans. His uncle has taken him this far, I think he should change, not cuz he lost, because cotto has been blueprinted by margo, and I don't think his uncle will show him any major adjustments needed. Will he modifiy his weakness, like looking down all the time eating uppercutts? What do u think?

it could or could not help. he needs someone like floyd sr. to help with his defense and ring generalship or that one conditioning coach that hopkins used to fight tarver.

[mellow_mood]

I would say Yes..

[The Surgeon]

it could or could not help. he needs someone like floyd sr. to help with his defense and ring generalship or that one conditioning coach that hopkins used to fight tarver.

Nah Floyds all wrong for Miguel if u ask me.

U mean Mackie Shilstone i think