Remember Miguel Cotto?
October 23rd, 2009
By Niko Tricarico: On November 14th Miguel Cotto will most likely beat Manny Pacquiao with an emphatic mid to late round knockout. Although Cotto is the underdog, the common rebuttal to the current spread is that he is too big and too strong. While the physical advantages are stacked in Cotto’s favor regarding size and strength, these are not the only reasons Cotto will emerge the victor. Cotto will win because he is simply a better fighter.
When matched up with Pacquiao it is Cotto who has the better jab, the better balance, the bigger punch and the better defense. While each fighter’s last three bouts might point to the contrary, Pacquiao has proven to be easier to hit than Cotto in terms of frequency.
However, no fight outcome is certain; and if a 42 to 1 underdog can come off the canvas and knockout Mike Tyson, then those who raise their arms in victory at the end of a fight can never be prophesized with anything more than an educated guess, which usually degenerates into a devoted fan’s aching desire. Bias is an unforgiving and often painful blindfold and if Pacquiao does win then he actually would warrant the unabashed outpouring of accolades and comparisons to former division jumping greats such as Henry Armstrong that he already receives based off his outstanding though misinterpreted performances against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton.
So, yes…Pacquiao could win. He could dart in and out with his lightening fast right jab and catch Cotto by surprise with a slew of straight left hands, splitting his guard and snapping his head back. He could force Cotto to back pedal, trapping him in the corners and against the ropes, unleashing a torrent of vicious combinations to the body and head. A bloodied Cotto might fight on in vein, but would ultimately succumb to the pressure of the Filipino’s flailing fists. So, yes…Pacquiao could win.
Or the public could finally remember who Cotto is and watch in humbled reverence as he derails the sensational career of the former light flyweight.
I like Manny Pacquaio, just not against Miguel Cotto.
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cotto walks like an effeminate person.
well lets just see them fight on Nov 14. :_)
You do have to wonder how a once real skinny guy all of a sudden got so many muscles and gained so much weight?
Must be the Wheaties right?
But you can’t put muscles on your chin so Cotto will still knock out the p4p so called .
Hawaiian Man, thanks for your article. . .err, is this your article? Ohh i thought this is your article, 28 consecutive posts and counting!
Get a sleep, take your (insomnia)medicine. You just lack sleep, get a rest.
hawaiian man: get a life, please. Or a hobby. Or even a girlfriend if that’s not asking too much I was enjoying reading this mostly analytical thread until your weak mind led you to post 28-yes, TWENTY-EIGHT CONSECUTIVE posts. That’s at least 25 I had to skip past. Many were repeated and they all soon became B-O-R-I-N-G.
Right, I’ve said my piece. Rant over.
many is too cute for cotto. i think manny will kiss cotto like hez nver bin kisd b4…MANNY MIGUEL INLOVE ROUND 9
There seems to be some jealousy or conspiracy towards this “Little Asian Boy” as some put it…It’s difficult to see an Asian rise above & beyond fighters from the US continent & Pan American regions, it’s not proper, somebody has to stop this. Manny watch your back!!!
Posted October 23, 2009
This article is hypocritical…it still does not explain how Miguel will defend against Manny’s offense….Fighters who possess speed of the likes of Muhammed Ali, Floyd Mayweather, Roy Jones Jr, Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard & now Manny Pacquiao are successful because their opponents could not defense their speed. However, of all the above fighters, only a few have also quick foot-work which is another form of defense…Hit & Not Be Hit…What’s uncanny with Manny is, he’s able to do this 20 rounds non-stop, this is outrageous almost super-human…I still can’t see how Miguel will win outside of a lucky KO punch….Aloha
Posted October 24, 2009
Manny has power through speed & balance…martial arts technique….Manny locks his back foot at the moment his opponent steps forward & that’s when Manny unleashes his newly developed Right Hook over Miguel’s left hook connecting with a blinding shot to his (Miguel’s) jaw & Knocks him Out standing-up like he knocked Hatton out….Manny By 5th round KO & NEW WBO WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD & STILL THE BEST POUND 4 POUND KING EVER…..Aloha
These two fighters are champions in their own right…a lifetime of trials & tribulations they both endured on their journey to what they are now Polished & Finessed…It’s difficult to change styles at this juncture…each were able to adapt to opponents styles so this means two almost perfect Champions will clash & the best man wins…..Manny Pacquiao…..THE NEW WBO WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD & STILL THE BEST POUND 4 POUND KING OF ALL TIMES….Aloha
Miguel will prey & stalk Manny like a cat & strike at the right moment…Manny’s great reflexes & fighter instincts will side step lock his back foot for leverage & release a lightning speed Right Hook over Miguels Left & connect Miguels jaw knocking him out standing like Hatton……this will happen in the 9th round….Manny Pacquiao THE NEW WBO WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD & STILL THE BEST POUND 4 POUND KING EVER….YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!Aloha
Some say that Manny’s KO punches are lucky…maybe, but more than likely not, if you look at his punch stats…connect percentage is better that 65% & half of that are power shots….this means the sucker is accurate…Manny has excellent perception & timing & this evident in the Hatton fight, all three knock downs were with bad intent & not luck. Miguel will loose either by a KO or on-point by unanimous decision….Aloha
Miguel has to CATCH Manny first…….so he must be on his bicycle & this means he will bog-out from the 5th to 9th round…Manny will sense this & will catch Miguel with quick power shots mainly his Right Hook over Miguels left & connect with a blinding shot to the temple knocking Miguel out standing like Hatton…..
It seems that the western world is not ready to accept an asian fighter to be placed in the anals of boxing history as the Greatest Boxer Ever esp…in an American sport…well there’s a first time for everything….grin & bear it…
If Manny fought scrubs like former world champions Oscar De La Hoya & Ricky Hatton, then what will be said when Manny defeats Miguel…..probably Miguel will be a scrub as well & it goes on & on & on & on………Manny Pacquiao THE NEW WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, MEXICO, UK, USA & PUERTO RICO & STILL THE BEST POUND 4 POUND KING OF ALL TIME……….YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
Both fighters are true Champions in their own right…..because they are hard workers, sincere, humble, respectful, God-Loving Men, professionals & both came from humble beginnings, the gutters…..There is no hate on their tongues just pure respect. As Manny said “May the best man win” and this is what will happen, either way because each of them are champions….May God protect them from serious harm on Nov 14…..Aloha
You can’t compare Shane Mosely to Manny Pacquiao because there are no other fighter like Manny…Shane has hand speed ONLY & that’s it. What good is hand speed with out good foot-work…Manny’s best defenses is Hit & Not Be Hit..this is accomplished with foot-work…watch his foot-work & head-movement to boot…Manny is a difficult target…MANNY PACQUIAO THE NEW WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD & STILL THE BEST POUND 4 POUND KING OF AAALLL TIME……….
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!ALOHA
Speed Is Power…..esp in martial arts….what I’m saying is, what good is speed if you’re standing in front of a slugger with power….you gotta move out-of-the-way….You can run for a while but you can’t hide they say….well…Manny’s stamina is unprofound, uncanny, unbelievable, outrageous….his energy level is high from beginning to end….a runner will eventually slow down & get caught, not Manny….but we’ll see in the first half of the fight….Miguel needs to get an early jump because his stamina will decrease in latter rounds & Manny will move constantly & throw straights & jabs constantly looking for weaknesses & with perfect timing, unleash his power shots. It’s really hard to predict when Manny will do this esp when he has power in both hands…& Manny seems to get stronger every round & at the pace he fights it’s a hard act to follow & the thing is….PREDICTABILITY….Manny is unpredictable & therefore will win….aloha
Explain this; Manny Pacquiao is the Smaller & Challenger for the weltweight championship @ 145 lbs…How is it that Manny comes into this fight with a 2 to 1 odds FAVORED….Don’t get it….
Try This; Facts
Manny Pacquiao;
1- 54 total fights, 6 world championship belts @ 30 years old.
2- Speed with both hands & Quick foot movement.
3- Stamina; High energy from beginning to end.
4- Relaxed, Focused & Fearless; does not rattle easily.
5- The Best Trainer in the world.
6- Good Team works well under pressure.
7- Balanced & Adapts well to all opponent styles.
8- Exellent work ethics.
9- Has not reached his prime yet just peaking.
10-Hit & Not Get Hit Defense.
Miguel Cotto;
1- 35 total fights; Powerful Left Hook
2- Um Um Um Um Um Um Um……….
Aloha
Manny Pacquiao is a complete fighter…Versatile can adapt & adjust during fight-time…Speed is Power, Manny has speed in both hands, he can deliver power punches with jabs, crosses, hooks, upper-cuts, straights….Manny has good balance which gives him leverage to deliver power shots. Manny’s stamina is uncanny, he maintains high energy from opening to closing non-stop, it’s outrageous….Miguel has awesome power & good style but is too slow & predictable & tends to bog-out in later rounds stamina is questionable, that’s why he went into early training & that might not be good because of burn-out….Manny by 9th round TKO…Aloha
Remember…..Manny has 54 total fights & 6 championship titles….Manny has unceasing stamina. He just keeps on ticking, he gets stronger each and every round & when Manny eats a solid shot, it’s like more energy for him. I have never seen a fighter of this caliber like Manny, that’s why Manny has brought LIFE back into a fading boxing sport giving way to MMA & UFC. There will never be another fighter like Manny for centuries…so enjoy Him while you can…MANNY PACQUIAO THE NEW WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD & STILL THE BEST POUND-FOR-POUND KING BY A 9TH ROUND TKO…..ALOHA
In Regards To Freddie Roach being 86ed by Manny, the answer is No….Manny never forgets where he’s from & how he got to where he is….there were a lot of blood, sweat, & tears along the way…it’s like this, you never bite the hand that feeds you especially coming from humiliating beginnings………..Manny is a champion with a spiritual heart, always giving thanks & praise to his God before, during & after his battles…Manny has Love For Life….evident in his actions & Love Is Power……..He Will Overcome All Adversity……….Aloha
Manny gets hit every fight but is able to recover very quickly & he never makes the same mistake twice & it’s dangerous to make mistakes with Manny because he will capitalize. Manny has a good perception of his opponents weaknesses & when he catches his opponent with his speed & power, he will never see the punch coming….Manny by 9th round TKO…..Aloha
Very interesting point-of-view….Manny has nothing to prove because he has proven above & beyond all expectations of all the critics & experts who doubted Manny’s ability even after several victories of top contenders of the world, & all agree that Manny IS the Best Pound-For-Pound King…..although there are still non-believers or jealous people who will not accept an Asian fighter to out shine fighters of an American Sport….The Meek Shall Inherit…..Aloha
There is no way Manny will lose this fight because at 30 years old with 54 total fights 49-Wins 37-KOs 3-losses & 2-draws…at this stage Manny is not a his peak; he has 2 to 5 years left to reach his peak…each time he fights he gets better than the last fight……
Speed Kills…Speed Is Power…Pure Physics…Manny has lightning speed with either hand…all of his KOs was never seen by his opponents….Manny can In-Fight (Slug) & Box (In-Out Side-to-Side Feet Movement)which makes him hard to hit unless you catch him against the ropes or corner. Manny’s style is like no other, he’s aggressive, always coming forward but patient, he stalks his opponents constantly looking for a weakness in his opponents defense…As far as Manny’s defense, he keeps his arms high & tight to his body protecting his head & body…and with quick feet movement, he’s able to back-paddle when his opponent attacks…So there is no way he can lose….Miguel on the other-hand is a very good puncher & very tough but he is a One-Style fighter easy to predict and Manny reads his opponent very well….Manny The New Welterweight Champion by Decision on Nov 14, 2009…………..Aloha
Mahalo (Thank You) Mr Rich…I respect your analysis…but I watched Miguel Cotto Vs Antonio Margarito as well as Manny Vs Cotto-like opponents…David Diaz…and it seems Manny is able to adapt to his opponent on fight-night..he is able to make adjustments each round until he sees the opportunity to land his power shots…Manny has power when he locks his back foot for leverage and throws his power punch as his opponents steps in, so when the two forces meet fist vs head or body something has got to give…Manny has martial art background called Arnis……..Like in Karate it takes speed to break concrete, so speed is Power….Aloha
The fact is…Manny has developed to be the complete fighter…Manny’s style in the past has evolved from imbalanced to balanced power puncher…I mean in the past, when Manny throws a power punch he seems to be tripping over himself as compared to his recent fights….watch how balanced he is when he throws his KO punch…it’s just devastating…like in martial arts, if you have good balance you have leverage and with good timing no matter the size of the opponent, he’s going down (watch the replay of Hatton’s KO)…Manny Pacquiao THE NEW WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD & MEXICO…..KO @ 9th round………..Aloha
Manny is at his ultimate prime & well seasoned, he has experienced all types of fighters with different styles & has learned to adapt one round at a time…..He improves after every fight and he just gets better everytime….He doesn’t seem to get pressured…he’s relaxed & actually enjoys the moment….and if he looses…he seems to pick himself up very well and move forward….I see this in all his fights especially when he takes a big shot…he keeps coming back & keeps moving forward….he has unbelievable stamina…he has the same energy from the 1st round to the 12th round….There will never be another type of fighter like Manny for a long time, so enjoy watching him, Manny has brought life back to boxing…he is such an enjoyable fighter to watch…Manny by unanimous desicion……….Aloha
Mr Perez….Running IS the way to beat Miguel Cotto….Mohammed Ali, Floyd Mayweather, Roy Jones Jr etc…are all Hit & Run fighters….A smart boxing strategy; Hit & Not Be Hit…..Manny has proven this in most of his fights….quick feet movement is the key…Balance is another attribute of Manny….In past fights, Manny was awkward & out-of-balance, when he throws his power punch & misses, he seems to be tripping over himself…a good example of balance was demonstrated in the Hatton fight…Manny locks his back foot creating leverage and simutaneously throws his power punch as his opponent steps in….resulting in a devastating KO…in this case the Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall…Manny Pacquiao The New Welterweight Champion Of The World, Puerto Rico & Mexico…By A 9th Round TKO….Aloha
If you closely study Manny’s style, he is relentless & unceasing in stamina…he constantly moves forward & has a good sense of anticipating his opponents advances by retreating at the right moment and for some uncanny reason he plants his back foot after retreating & counters with a power punch be it a left or right straight, hook, or upper-cut, that’s what fighters cannot predict…therefore…his opponent will never see what hit him because Speed Is Power…….MANNY PACQUIAO THE NEW WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD & STILL THE BEST POUND-FOR-POUND KING BY A 9TH ROUND TKO…………….ALOHA
Those of you who thought Oscar & Ricky Hatton are wash-ups…then why put their reputation at risk with a fight with Manny (Money)…These two living legends are still quality fighters if they continue to train & work as hard as Manny, both fighters were able to hit Manny with Solid shots but Manny is able to withstand & regroup better than anyone i’ve seen. No one can defense against the Speed Of Light…….aloha
Experience + Speed & Style are important factors;
Manny= 54 total fights.
Miguel= 35 total fights
Manny is at his ultimate prime & he is smarter & wiser. Manny has speed with Hands & Feet, constant moving in-out side-to-side, very difficult to hit, non-stop punching, makes every punch county does waste punches, & unprofound stamina…I mean when I sit & watch Manny’s on video, I focused on his style…he is relentless, uses the ring well, stays away from the ropes (lot of leg/foot molvement), good defense (arms high with elbows protecting his ribs), he can box (in-out) & he can slug (in-fight), he has power in either hands, works opponents body well, & when the opportunity arrives he takes it. He has developed a style that is aggressive yet patient does not rush………….aloha
These two fighters have never fought each other but have seen each other on tape or ringside…But it’s not the same as when they step in the ring of course, but these guys are professionals, they know their profession well….It’s a matter of who makes a mistake and who is able to capitalize on that mistake….given that Manny has a total of 54 fights versus Miguel 39 fights…go figure…experience, skill, speed, versatility which Manny possesses will succeed & Manny is still not at his peak, he’s only 30 years old versus Miguel is One Demensional Fighter Counter Puncher ……..aloha
It seems that no one understands the science of physics……….Speed Kills…Speed Is Power….Manny has lightning speed in both hands…Miguel has Pure Punching Power and that’s it..Miguel is to slow & Manny will not just stand in front of him and take hits…Manny’s too smart he’s a champion…watch his foot movement..always in balance which gives him leverage for a power punch…speed in martial arts can break concrete….go figure…Manny has martial arts background….aloha
If we go back 5 years and Pac fights Cotto, there is no way Pac will win. But at this point in time, the way he is STILL learning and absorbing new skills. That’s what’s good about Manny, he is humble enough not to get fame go to his head (atleast in boxing). He is still improving and had improved since fighting Marquez II.
I follow Pacquiao and Cotto’s training and in the beginning (like Roach) I felt that he’s in big trouble. He was getting rocked and battered by Shawn Porter (the Junior Middleweight sparring partner who weighs a middleweight right now). He trained hard and focused and in the latter stages he is flooring him (and he’s wearing a head gear). Castillo might be washed up but still there is no comparison with the other camps spar mates.
Cotto on the other hand I’ve seen his training videos and his sparmates (unknown, small and slow). The way he trains, man I can’t watch it all because I am falling asleep. Everyone in the camp looks like a lazy bum. Zzzzzzzzzzz……
“If you train hard, the fight will be easy” -Manny Pacquiao
Good article.
Pac will be eating soup#5 in that fight.
I watched the Margarito-Cotto fight…Miguel has an excellent defense system until Antonio figured a way to break through….the Upper Cut & Constant Body Attacks with left & right hooks got to Miguel & eventually broke him…however Antonio took a lot of heavy hits because of his style of in-fighting with head or foot movements, which made it an esay target for Miguel…1-Miguel Will have problems with Manny’s style….Speed & Power with both hands, which means Miguel will not know which one will come as a power shot 2- Manny’s Hit & Not Be Hit Style with quick feet movement and good leverage when he plants his back foot for power shots…Sucker is awesome…This style id difficult to master because most fighters have only one style Box or Slug….aloha
STYLE….Miguel VS Manny
Miguel:
1- Excellent Defense-Hands High Up but vulnerable to Upper Cut & Body Shots
2- Good counter-puncher from crouching position…with a powerful left hook….
3- Not A Boxer or Slugger—-Counter Puncher.
4- Might lack long term Endurance…So he needs to have an early KO
Manny:
1- Speed with both Hands & Feet movement.
2- In-Out movement…Hit & Not Be Hit
3- Good Balance…means good leverage for power shots.
4- Adjustments with each round looking for open or weak spots in opponents defense.
5- Very accurate hitter…does not waste his punches…
6- Good Upper-Cut & Body puncher
7- Boxer-Slugger…He can In-Fight (Slug) Or Box with feet speed & balance
dodge & head movements.
Manny Pacquiao – New Welterweight Champ By Unanimous Decision @ Nov 14………..Aloha
Experience + Speed & Style are important factors;
Manny= 54 total fights.
Miguel= 35 total fights
Manny is at his ultimate prime & he is smarter & wiser. Manny has speed with Hands & Feet, constant moving in-out side-to-side, very difficult to hit, non-stop punching, makes every punch county does waste punches, & unprofound stamina…I mean when I sit & watch Manny’s on video, I focused on his style…he is relentless, uses the ring well, stays away from the ropes (lot of leg/foot molvement), good defense (arms high with elbows protecting his ribs), he can box (in-out) & he can slug (in-fight), he has power in either hands, works opponents body well, & when the opportunity arrives he takes it. He has developed a style that is aggressive yet patient does not rush………….aloha
Posted October 3, 2009
This article is hypocritical…it still does not explain how Miguel will defend against Manny’s offense….Fighters who possess speed of the likes of Muhammed Ali, Floyd Mayweather, Roy Jones Jr, Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard & now Manny Pacquiao are successful because their opponents could not defense their speed. However, of all the above fighters, only a few have also quick foot-work which is another form of defense…Hit & Not Be Hit…What’s uncanny with Manny is, he’s able to do this 20 rounds non-stop, this is outrageous almost super-human…I still can’t see how Miguel will win outside of a lucky KO punch….Aloha
Coto will win this fight. Definitely because of low blow advantage.
Delahoya in his prime would’ve murdered ThaPacman!
Brahma, Pac has skills. Nobody can go as far as where he is now without having boxing skills. He is just not as smart as, say Maywaether, or JMM, or Cotto.
Watch how much Cotto absorbed from Cheato and his cemented wrap. If you think Pac can hurt Cotto you are in for a surprise.
People think this will be an exciting fight. It can be a snoozer. Once Pac realized he cannot hurt Miguel, he will start hitting and running around. He can because he has faster feet. Then Cotto will lose on points.
Pacnuthuggers making excuse already. Cotto is not a dirty fighter. You will all find out how overrated Pacquiao is. Cotto is not old and dehydrated like ODLH, and he is waaay more skilled and powerful than Hatton.
P@cky Says:
October 23rd, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Respect for Cotto but win for Manny! The game changer is the low blow, that’s all that Cotto can do to win. Pacman will go down with Cotto’s devastating left hook on the nuts!
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!LIKE THEY ALWAYS SAID “RIGHT ON THE BALL” I CANT DO IT ANY BETTER YOU MADE ME LAUGH, HEHEHE
hey guys,stop concluding that miguel will be able to control pacquiao’s speed,just because he was able to neutralize the speed of judah and mosley.These two guys don’t give weird and difficult angles as manny does.Before u guys forget,miguel low blowed judah many times…definetly that stopped whatever momentum judah had..coz obviously judah was leading the fight early on…
Great article……. Best I’ve read here !!
The Brahma Bull – Great comment. Both great boxers with positives and negatives. Hopefully we will see them both on top form, and witness an enthralling contest.
I think this could go either way. IF Pacman can’t hurt Cotto, which is a possibility. Then he may have to make use of his footwork and lead left straight, and maybe stick to countering for the 12 rounds. This tactic would be strange because we know Pacman won’t do this, he likes a war, win or lose.
At some point he will have to trade with Cotto, leaving himself open for some big shots.
Roll on November 14th!
i hope that cabron manuela perez reads this article…coz it is a factual and inteligent write up and unbiase..uhhh manuela perez can’t think he is obcess with manny pacquaio
What a fight I cant wait for nov 14th.
Well, if you’re a true boxing fan, your mind should say that Manny is not only about speed. Speed is only as good as power. If you don’t have the skill to use it, what good is it? Mosley has speed but took him 12 rounds to knock out Mayorga. Ricky Hatton has power in his hooks but we saw what Manny did to him. Marquez was able to knock out Diaz cold but didn’t have the skill to use the same techniques effectively on Mayweather. Cotto has the power but didn’t use it effectively against Margarito. Even though Margarito cheated, he absorbed all of Cotto’s shots. Cotto should’ve broken down his body.
Basically, Manny’s speed is dangerous because he uses it effectively. He combines it with power for the knock out punch, timing for the right hook counter, and aggressiveness to break down his opponents. He has the skills to use his speed efficiently. Therefore, Manny doesn’t only have speed. He has the talents of just about all the great boxers out there but he combines them speed to give him the advantage over his opponents.
I wouldn’t say Cotto’s more experienced than Manny. Experience in what is the question. If you go by the number of fights, I believe Manny has more. If you go by the abilities of their opponents, I would have to say that Barrera, Morales, Marquez, De la Hoya, and Hatton have more skill than any of the top 5 fighters that Cotto has faced. Whether or not they used the skill is not the issue but the fact that they have them is. Remember, the Mosley that fought Cotto could’ve been the same Mosley that fought Mayorga. Mosley definitely has the skills. De la Hoya has the skills. But did they use them efficiently, who knows.
We can measure the height and strength of Cotto to give him the edge, but as far as better defense and being a better boxer go, the opinion differs. There’s no measure for opinions. I think they both have the same defense. Miguel’s defense is using his arms to block shots while Manny’s defense is his offense. Remember, Manny threw so many shots that Oscar or Ricky didn’t have a chance to hit him. Cotto blocked his body well enough to prevent the hard hitting Clottey from hurting him.
So, the better boxer is the one who is able to use his skills properly. Each fight is different and each skill must be used differently. Therefore, the winner will be the one who is more effective in combining all their skills. From their last 2 fights, it seems that Manny has been able to use his skills more effectively. Does that make him the better boxer? Who knows.
If youre a true boxing fan, your mind should say cotto wins. hes the better boxer, hes stronger,more experienced, taller, and better defense. all pacquiao has here is speed. so if pacman wins ill be very surprised. And everyone agrees with me Right?
win or lose, Manny is in the book of greatness. The previous fights of Pacman, many didnt gave Pacman chance to win but when Pacman won people said Diaz, Oscar, Hatton were weight drain, overrated, paper champion, etc. But before the fight, Pacman’s opponent are telling that they are at the best shape of their body and feel so strong and in the top of their games. After the fight with Pacman, Cotto will be called shot, weight drained with 1 pound and unlucky.
And for my last comment on this page, Dandy boy Manny Pacquio will only tickle Klitschko when he punches him because he is a heavyweight champion. That thought maybe so heavy that your brain can not comprehend it.
But Cotto, again looking at the Tale of the Tape, his physical advantages are not too great. So stop the labeling, name calling and generalizing an entire nation and race.
Rythm, speed, footwork, angle of attack plus the left hand and the very improved right hand, new boxing skills, training, conditioning, quality of sparmates, desire to get the 7th division title (record breaking) and ofcourse his faith will carry him through the fight.
Cotto has power, good boxing skills and ofcourse the indespensable low blow. That’s it.
Go Figure! Nov. 15th, new entry on the Guinness Book of Records: The only boxer to attain 7 world titles in 7 weight divisions. Manny Pacman Pacquiao!
What’s the similarity between Cotto and most of his PR fans?
Answer: They’re quick to dispatch a low blow when they can’t match wits with other boxing fans.
Dandy stop making absurd comments and go back to whatever toilet you are cleaning, it matches your reasoning!
*I meant tale of the tape*
What a fine and Dandy comment you moron! If you look at the tell of the tape, Manny and Miguel’s height, weight, reach, chest, biceps, calves, etc. does not have a really huge disparity. In some Manny has the physical advantage. You are the fool Dandy!
http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=169025
It’s been reported that Manny’s training is unprecedented whereas he goes overtime…this could be dangerous & he may or may not peak too soon…but this has always been Manny’s work ethics, as Manny puts it “If I train hard the Fight is easy” & this is true with anything in life….The training clips I’ve seen of Miguel reveals his power but hardly a trickle of speed….No matter how I look at these two fighters, I can’t see Manny loosing……….He is just to fast with both Hand Speed & Foot-Work which are the keys to a victory for Manny……..Aloha
LOLZ EVEN IF YOU PUT KLITSKO VS PACMAN. FILIPINO THINK MANNY WILL KNOCK KTITSKO OUT. FILIPINO ARE DELUSIONAL… PACMAN LAST TWO FIGHT WERE WAY OVERRATED. THEY FOOLED THE BOXING FANS.
MANNY THE MATADOR WOULD BE GORE BY THE BULL.
TRUST ME IF PACQUAIO LOST TO COTTO. FILIPINO WOULD BE MAKING GABILLION EXCUSES….
This has to be one of the best articles i’ve
come across so far for this match. I commend
you on recognizing both fighters on their skill’s in the ring and boxing history. A.L.
Nepster, you’re right nobody gave Pacquiao a chance against Oscar, and it was a miscalculation by so many because of Oscar’s popularity and size. This time, the shoe is on the other foot.
Hawaiian, you’re right, Manny has the speed. But you’re wrong, he is not smart. He has been surviving in speed and power alone. And I am really hoping those two attributes will get him past Cotto. But I am not putting a single penny on it. Pac has not faced a beast like Cotto.
Helloooo…common sense tells you if a bull charges you either run or side-step…Manny will be like a matador; smart, cunning, & keen in choosing the right time to strike for the kill…& Manny has the speed & skill like a Matador to win….
Many people were blinded by Pac’s win over Dela Hoya, Hatton and, to some extent, Diaz. They think Manny will walk over Cotto the same way. Big mistake. I like Pac, been cheering for him every fight. This time, I don’t think I will get the chance to cheer for him one more time. Manny will fall in 5 to 7 rounds… if not earlier.
Been reading predictions, we might as well look in my crystal ball… I see…hold on… arum smiling with dollars over flowing out of his pants…there’s more…wait..cotto… it’s cotto..why is he taking a nap? Oh his taking his siesta, dreaming about margarito, wake up dude!..I see Pacman too… his raising his arms! he won!! he won via landslide in the elections… dang it… The only thing i saw winnging is arum laughing to the banks, saying ho! ho! ho! manny or cotto as long as I get my mojo!
Yes Anonymous Dumbo if he can hit him directly in the nuts
When the going gets tough the low blows get going! Plaster of Paris on the balls that what Manny needs!
Like the latina singer Gloria Estefan’s old song: “The Rythms Gonna Get You” … The rythms gonna get you, tonight (Nov. 14)!
That’s what gonna get Miguel Cotto rhythm, speed, footwork, angle of attack plus the left hand and the very improved right hand of Manny Go Pacman Pacquiao!
Pacquiao has been diminished by his opponents before the fights, he never predicts victory just do his thing on the ring. Cotto is promising victory for Puerto Rico, I just don’t see that in the way he fought his last fights, his training, his trainer and his sparmates.
The only thing going for Cotto are his low blows, watch the Judah and Torres fights in youtube they’re free! Before you start hating and disputing!
In my opinion, I can see Cotto stopping Pacquiao as he comes and tries to trade with him, as his confidence is sky high at the minute. Should be a great fight whatever the outcome.
As for the Diaz, De La Hoya and Hatton bouts.
Diaz – Was a world champion, but undoubtedly the weakest in the division. Maybe Pacman could have stayed around and dominated that division.
De La Hoya – Pacquiao’s biggest challenge, well it seemed that way. De La Hoya WAS past it and weight drained, but he could only beat what was put infront of him. No one gave Pacquiao a chance before the fight.
Hatton – Hatton was terrible on the night. And Pacquiao made short work of him. But I believe Mayweather set the blueprint on how to beat him. Even though it was bound to happen at some point with Hatton’s bulldozer style.
IF Pacquiao gets caught up in the hype I can see him being stopped. He’s facing a true welterweight, who is not past his best (no matter what anyone says). Cotto has just come off a big win over the very underrated Clottey. With Cotto having a nasty cut on his eye, not an easy task against an opponent like Clottey.
The key to this fight is the foot work of Pacman,Mosely and Judah are speedsters when it comes to punches, but they have different foot works with Pacquiao,unless Cotto catches Pacman,he will be in trouble,Pacquiao demonstrated his unique foot speed in the de la Hoya and Hatton fights,even though,most guys claimed that Oscar was shot,I believed that if he caught Pacquiao with his punches in the early rounds,Pacquiao will be ko’d out,the same thing will happen to Cotto,Pacman is so much quicker.
Nepster,
RayP will not make excuses for Cotto he will just sob and cry like a little girl.
Good article. Fair and balanced.
RayP – if, and that’s a big IF, Pacquiao DOES beat Cotto, are you going to make excuses for Cotto? I agree that ODLH was a shell of himself, but I also know that absolutely no one gave Pac a chance in that fight. Hatton may have had the wrnog game plan, but he’s fought 46 fights that way and won all but 1. Let’s call a spade a spade and know that David Diaz was a tune up…nobody gave Roy Jones crap when he fought John Ruiz. Not to mention the three HOF mexicans that Pac all beat. So if Pac wins, will you give Pac his credit or will you go with the weight drained, Cotto’s past his prime, wasn’t the same after Margarito excuse?
I’m just having fun! Either can win but probability wise Pacquiao’s edge is 80%, yes that HIGH!
Atleast I explain my position and make intelligent analogies and back them up with facts! Explain why Manny will lose.
Packy… you’re delusional and an idiot. Manny will lose.
Very well written. I agree 100 percent. Size does matter in this sport, hence the different weight divisions. My prediction is cotto in 8.
Respect for Cotto but win for Manny! The game changer is the low blow, that’s all that Cotto can do to win. Pacman will go down with Cotto’s devastating left hook on the nuts!
Good article,people seem to have forgotten how good Cotto really is and got carried away with the Pac.
I’ll go with Roach who’s a Green Beret operating a machine gun rather than Santiago who’s basic trainee who’s trying to figure out how to operate a bazooka.
That’s my analogy!
Good article…..
Who will win? A bazooka or a machine gun? Ofcourse either can win! But a bazooka is slow to use and load but a machine gun when loaded just fires hundreds of rounds per minute.
I’ll go with the machine gun when the bell rings!
Very nice article. This fight will show if Pac can compete at welterweight. I’m a big Pacman fan and would love to see if he’s legit at welter. Cotto may be his toughest challenge at welter since Cotto showed he has the skills to beat a speedster (Mosley) and his ability to punish an opponent has been shown many times.
Packy we can go back and forth all day. Roach will stop the fight and not the ref. Manny can take great shots to the head. Manny will get pretty busted up and Roach will throw in the towel. I will be betting my friends house on the fight.
Diaz was the weakess champion at that division.
Hatton and Diaz were the world champions in those division when those fights happened. What are you talking about? Get your facts straight!
DLH can beat Cotto, even today.
Packy Manny appears different because of the opposition. DLH was a shell. He bearly threw any punches. Hatton fought a terrible fight. I believe Hatton was phycologically affected by his KO loss to Mayweather. Hatton led with his chin. Diaz was probably the weakest fighter at that division. Pac Man is fighting a beast with an excellent boxing mind. Cotto remains composed and does not lose his head. Watch how Cotto will dictate the tempo. Manny will try but will be met with superior firepower.
great article and I have to agree with RayP, I’m seeing pacman stopped with a body shot in the later rounds. If Cotto can weather the first 3 rounds then he will without a doubt win the fight. Pacquiao is a great fighter but let’s not be blind, Cotto has faced the much better opposition.
You can’t teach new tricks to an old dog? That’s what Roach did to Pacquiao he taught him well and he improved significantly starting with the Diaz fight. Ricky Hatton got knocked down twice in the first round with the right hand. Ofcourse his left hand is the stronger hand which found the OFF button in Ricky Hatton’s chin.
No. Pacquiao is a different fighter now, Cotto will be shocked and knocked out. Lights out too!
Roach started his predictions with a Uninimous decision but as the training went forward the latest is Round 1 KO (but that is too much I guess, maybe psych war). He will get KO’d.
Plus he is sparring with a Junior Middleweight and Cotto’s sparring with small and SLOW guys. And he looks like a bum when he trains, typical latino siesta period.
Still anything can happen, the only thing that will guarantee Manny’s succes is plaster of paris!
Yes, not on the handwraps but on his briefs, Cotto is a very dirty fighter watch the Judah and Torres fights.
Go Figure!
Packy Manny’s only true punch is the straight left. Take that away and you have an average fighter. Believe what you want but it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks. When pac gets tagged he throws his arms up in the air and wants to slug. BIG mistake here. Cotto’s jab will badly damage Pac. Mark my words. Pac Man will eat jabs until there is no tomorrow while on the outside and when he tries to come in look for the left hook to the mid section, which is Manny’s biggest weakness. Don’t be surpried if Manny is dropped from a body blow.
Finally a decent, unbiased article from this website.
Did you ever watch the Diaz, DLH and Hatton fight? He is the new and improved Pacman, thanks to Roach and Ariza! You did’nt see those right hooks? “Manila Ice” punches?
Nice article and nice title. After the Margarito fight Cotto has been written off. Niko you hit the nail right on the head…..Pac gets hit more than Cotto. As far as I’m concerned all Pac has is the straight left. Pac actually goes straight left crazy in some of his fights but in this fight he will be countered by a bruising puncher unlike any he has ever faced. Cotto by brutal 9th round KO. It’s time for Pac to pay the piper.
Remember Cotto now because he will be retired after this fight just like DLH, Hatton. He will be missed in boxing.
Let the fists do the talking on 14th Nov. Is it speed and power to overcome bigger and stronger? Or the other way around? We’ll see.
no matter whoever wins, what i am sure of is that we are not going to get anything of the pay check each will receive. hahahaha
Great article!! It’s like a breath of fresh air on this website.Nico you said it “Remember Miguel Cotto”. Alot of people seem to forget and underestimate the Puertorican fighter and the fans who’ve followed his career know how great he really is. Taking nothing away from Pacquiao but i believe he will lose to a better fighter come Nov.14
Cesar ,
Puerto Rico has great boxer this and that, etc. , Filipinos has great boxers this and that, blah blah blah….
It does NOT matter what race or nationality in this fight (that is B$LLSH*T), what matters is the skill, speed, strength, power, conditioning and MOST of all the dedication and intensity of the training of the fighters. And that is why Manny Pacquiao will WIN not because of race or anything, he is a unique individual a once in a lifetime boxer!
Well if you want to pit nation against nation into combat/fight Filipinos would not use western style boxing on Puerto Ricans, we will use Panatukan (Kali/Filipino boxing) and don’t even ask us to fight using knives or bolos. You will get DICED!
Cesar Says:
October 23rd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
lets face it man Puerto rico has the best fighters and whoever says pacm,an is gonna win they are in dat good crack but hey wat do i kno yall the ones in ur own trip
PUERTO RICO HASTA EL CABO CABRON Y SI NO TE GUSTA EMPUJATE ESTA MINTRAS TE MONDO LA OTRA
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Puerto Rico doesn’t have the best fighters anymore, they started to make some noise last year but this year………….no! Not even close
Cesar ,
Puerto Rico has great boxer this and that, etc. , Filipinos has great boxers this and that, blah blah blah….
It does NOT matter what race or nationality in this fight (that is B$LLSH*T), what matters is the skill, speed, strength, power, conditioning and MOST of all the dedication and intensity of the training of the fighters. And that is why Manny Pacquiao will WIN not because of race or anything, he is a unique individual a once in a lifetime boxer!
Well if you want to pit nation against nation into combat/fight Filipinos would not use western style boxing on Puerto Ricans, we will use Panatukan (Kali/Filipino boxing) and don’t even ask us to fight using knives or bolos. You will get DICED!
lol one pinoy troll tison is..
Its a good article not biased and facts based congratz.
WHAT EVER YOU SAY’S MAN CAUZED YOUR PUERTO RICANS AND YOU SAY SO MUCH GOOD THINGS ABOUT COTTO, THE BOTTOM LINE IS BY ALL THE INTELLEGENT PEOPLE AND POSITIVE PEOPLE YOUNG AND OLD RICH AND POOR PACMAN WILL BE TOO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND OF WRONG BELIEFS AND YOU WILL EAT YOUR OWN WORDS OR GET ANOTHER KIND OF JOB…I SUGGEST BECOME A FORTUNE TELLER OR CHRIS ANGEL THE MAGICIAN BUT NOT A STUPID WRITER.
hoping for a pacman win btw.
nice article…good to read an unbiased one in this site for a change.
COTTO (W) pacman (L)
This is absolutely the best article written in this website. While you do point out that you see Cotto winning, you also see how can Pacquiao win. Which is why we are all tuning in to see the fight. If the results were certain, the wouldn’t be a need to even watch the fight.
Go COTTO!!!!
lets face it man Puerto rico has the best fighters and whoever says pacm,an is gonna win they are in dat good crack but hey wat do i kno yall the ones in ur own trip
PUERTO RICO HASTA EL CABO CABRON Y SI NO TE GUSTA EMPUJATE ESTA MINTRAS TE MONDO LA OTRA
nice article. I happen to like Pac for the fight, but am also well aware of what cotto brings. Either way this fight may not be the fight that fans want, but it’s the one that boxing needs.