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Any thought/predictions on the cotto fight ?
Any thoughts on the Cotto fight ?
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Quote Originally Posted by winthatcash:
Martinez dominates Cotto, outboxes him and roughs him up enough to get a tko in round 8 or 9. If not he gets a unanimous decision. Unless the surgery really did affect him which I don't think it will
if it was that easy sergio wouldnt be a -220 as he would be more like a -500 like he was against dzinzurik
39-year-old martinez hasnt fought in over a year, coming off two consecutive knee and hand surgeries and has been arguably knocked down five times in his last three fights.
even though small cotto would probably lose to the top five jmws there is no way you can bet on a guy who is probably 50/50 to suffer and injury in the ring saturday night
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Quote Originally Posted by LarryParker:
2 consecutive fights with 2 consecutive injuries (Martinez) for an aging fighter is definitely not a good sign. In contrast Cotto looks like he is re-surging under the tutelage of Freddy.
I'll consider taking Cotto, if anything at all.
I don't think you can say Cotto is regurging after just one win vs a guy like Rodriguez. I love Cotto and he has had a historic career already but to be honest when he faces a guy who can really box he loses. Lost to Manny, floyd and even trout. I agree though if Martinez is anything under 75% cotto has a shot. I am not putting my money on Martinez I am putting my money on his health. Hope it works out for me.
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Quote Originally Posted by winthatcash:
His health is the reason it is only a small play for me nothing big if i lose i wont regret it to much.
His health is the reason it is only a small play for me nothing big if i lose i wont regret it to much.
Fair enough.. GL to you..
And I wasn't exactly looking at how Rodriguez stacked up against Cotto, as much as I was examining Cotto's physical conditioning, and he looked very good I thought, very sharp. So now onto the real challenge, Segio.
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Quote Originally Posted by Rydinruff:
Cotto's height listed at 5'8 when he is really 5'7 or shorter. Sergio standing at 5'10
Cotto's height listed at 5'8 when he is really 5'7 or shorter. Sergio standing at 5'10
Cotto's reach 65". Martinez Reach 75"
Cotto weighing in at 155lb. Sergio pretty much at the catchweight limit 158.8 lbs.
The REAL question is what will Martinez rehydrate to come fight night
the real question has nothing to do with what sergio will rehydrate to by tomorrow.
the only question is how his body will hold up and if he is somewhere between murray(600 punches) and chavez(900 punches) he will win
murray- cotto has a chance
chavez- cotto has very little chance if any
by the photos martinez physically looks like he had a good camp
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agreed
14 months off for a torn miniscus and for his non-operated shoulder should be enough rest for sergio.
buddy mcgirt had shoulder surgery after sweet pea and was fighting six months later
martinez went into the murray fight with a bad knee and shoulder and his effort still wouldve beaten small cotto that night
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I think Martinez wins this... maybe competitive for the first 4-6 rounds, but once a true middlweight's power takes its toll on Cotto, it will be trouble for the Puerto Rican...
Cotto has been knocked down numerous time throughout his career by smaller fighters...granted quicker than Martinez...but this will be the most devastating power he faces in his career... against a taller opponent who can and will dictate the pace and control the ring...
Martinez def has a chip on his shoulder and a little jealousy toward Cotto if you guys have watched the sit down with Kellerman....
I like Martinez!
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