So this is my take.....Margarito is gonna lose the fight. Cotto will dominate the first half of the fight and then he will get tired. Margarito is gonna attempt a comeback and Cotto will try to defend himself as best he can keeping him at bay with jabs and lateral movement. He will also attempt to slow him down with his vicious punishment of the lower body. Last, but not least, like we are gonna be in Puerto Rico, Cotto will basically need to die on the ring to lose the fight. So even if Margarito wins the fight on points according to all the people that are watching the fight, he will necessarily have to KO Cotto to be validated.
My play is Cotto -240 for 1K, Net profit of $416.67
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So this is my take.....Margarito is gonna lose the fight. Cotto will dominate the first half of the fight and then he will get tired. Margarito is gonna attempt a comeback and Cotto will try to defend himself as best he can keeping him at bay with jabs and lateral movement. He will also attempt to slow him down with his vicious punishment of the lower body. Last, but not least, like we are gonna be in Puerto Rico, Cotto will basically need to die on the ring to lose the fight. So even if Margarito wins the fight on points according to all the people that are watching the fight, he will necessarily have to KO Cotto to be validated.
My play is Cotto -240 for 1K, Net profit of $416.67
While I think Cotto takes this one, I don't see too much value at -240. This could be a lot closer than the odds indicate, and Margarito is no Malignaggi, where Cotto was about -300. We all remember what happened in that one. I would much rather play Cotto decision at +150 for $500, to win the same amount, as i don't see him stopping Margarito.
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While I think Cotto takes this one, I don't see too much value at -240. This could be a lot closer than the odds indicate, and Margarito is no Malignaggi, where Cotto was about -300. We all remember what happened in that one. I would much rather play Cotto decision at +150 for $500, to win the same amount, as i don't see him stopping Margarito.
Margarito has an amazing chin. Nobody likes taking body shots, but historically, fighters with great chins can be easily damaged to the body. Let's not forget Margarito has a slender body.
Margarito is a volume puncher. Volume punchers don't like hard counter-punches that make them think. Cotto's power n counter skills will diminish Margarito's volume.
Margarito is known for having great stamina. But will he be the same after recieving hard body shots?
Margarito's best punch is the left uppercut. Left uppercuts do well against fighters that throw alot of hard rights, and we all know Cotto is in love with his own left, so will Margarito have the same opportunities to throw the left upper?
Cotto has almost every edge on Margarito. The only way I can see Margarito winning is to take Cotto's nuts. Cotto doesn't have the best chin and Margarito will walk through anything if he has an opponent hurt. The fight will be great because Margarito has to make it a fight to win!
I have a feeling Cotto will try to play it safe, but Margarito will force him to release his inner beast.
Margarito is tough to KO but I love the under in this fight at +155.
Margarito has an amazing chin. Nobody likes taking body shots, but historically, fighters with great chins can be easily damaged to the body. Let's not forget Margarito has a slender body.
Margarito is a volume puncher. Volume punchers don't like hard counter-punches that make them think. Cotto's power n counter skills will diminish Margarito's volume.
Margarito is known for having great stamina. But will he be the same after recieving hard body shots?
Margarito's best punch is the left uppercut. Left uppercuts do well against fighters that throw alot of hard rights, and we all know Cotto is in love with his own left, so will Margarito have the same opportunities to throw the left upper?
Cotto has almost every edge on Margarito. The only way I can see Margarito winning is to take Cotto's nuts. Cotto doesn't have the best chin and Margarito will walk through anything if he has an opponent hurt. The fight will be great because Margarito has to make it a fight to win!
I have a feeling Cotto will try to play it safe, but Margarito will force him to release his inner beast.
Margarito is tough to KO but I love the under in this fight at +155.
Margo has never been hit by anyone that can punch like Miguel. I think the under and Cotto by KO are the best bets for this fight. Think that Cotto along with Manny are the two best fighters out there and he will have a great showing in this fight.
Margo has never been hit by anyone that can punch like Miguel. I think the under and Cotto by KO are the best bets for this fight. Think that Cotto along with Manny are the two best fighters out there and he will have a great showing in this fight.
Sure he has. Cintron hits harder than Cotto. Daniel Santos hits harder than Cotto as well.
im not betting on this fight but neither one of the 2 u mentioned above punch the way Cotto does its a diffrent type of hurt Cotto hits u in the arms it hurts he breaks u down
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Sure he has. Cintron hits harder than Cotto. Daniel Santos hits harder than Cotto as well.
im not betting on this fight but neither one of the 2 u mentioned above punch the way Cotto does its a diffrent type of hurt Cotto hits u in the arms it hurts he breaks u down
Also, nobody mentioned that Cotto was hurt by Judah, and several others who aren't hard punchers. Who exactly did Cotto ever fight that he didn't have to go looking for? What wars has he been in? This breaks down on how you think he will respond to the above questions.
You can say Cotto has stepped up and fought some tough fights as of late. However, you really have to dig deeper than just the names.
Mosley? Not exactly shot, but not in his prime. He didn't really have the pop to ever put Cotto in danger. The funny thing was he was out boxed by Cotto. That was the thing that was most impressive, IMO.
Judah - again had the speed and boxing ability to keep Cotto from blowing him out. Only problem was that we knew Judah wasn't going to stand up to him for the entire fight. This fight didn't do anything positive or negative on my opinion of Cotto. Ended as expected. Only shock was Judah hurting him early in the fight.
Malignaggi - never had a chance to stop Cotto. He did outbox Cotto down the stretch and the close outcome was a bit of a surprise.
All of these fighters have something in common - semi-slick boxers that don't have the power to test Cotto's chin that semi-exposed against Torres. Great job by the promoters to get that out of the public mind. I haven't forgot that fight, and I also could see right through the "big name" fights - there wasn't much risk when you boil it down.
Since playersonly has refunded my deposit because of some trouble with their payment processor, I now have $1500 to put on this fight. I will be going for the throat and putting whatever I can on Margarito ITD. It is monopoly money at this point, so screw it. I suggest Cotto backers really think hard about laying -240. An ITD Cotto play MAYBE.. but flat laying that chalk is a bit silly, imo.
Also, nobody mentioned that Cotto was hurt by Judah, and several others who aren't hard punchers. Who exactly did Cotto ever fight that he didn't have to go looking for? What wars has he been in? This breaks down on how you think he will respond to the above questions.
You can say Cotto has stepped up and fought some tough fights as of late. However, you really have to dig deeper than just the names.
Mosley? Not exactly shot, but not in his prime. He didn't really have the pop to ever put Cotto in danger. The funny thing was he was out boxed by Cotto. That was the thing that was most impressive, IMO.
Judah - again had the speed and boxing ability to keep Cotto from blowing him out. Only problem was that we knew Judah wasn't going to stand up to him for the entire fight. This fight didn't do anything positive or negative on my opinion of Cotto. Ended as expected. Only shock was Judah hurting him early in the fight.
Malignaggi - never had a chance to stop Cotto. He did outbox Cotto down the stretch and the close outcome was a bit of a surprise.
All of these fighters have something in common - semi-slick boxers that don't have the power to test Cotto's chin that semi-exposed against Torres. Great job by the promoters to get that out of the public mind. I haven't forgot that fight, and I also could see right through the "big name" fights - there wasn't much risk when you boil it down.
Since playersonly has refunded my deposit because of some trouble with their payment processor, I now have $1500 to put on this fight. I will be going for the throat and putting whatever I can on Margarito ITD. It is monopoly money at this point, so screw it. I suggest Cotto backers really think hard about laying -240. An ITD Cotto play MAYBE.. but flat laying that chalk is a bit silly, imo.
I agree with the sentiment that -240 isn't proper value for Cotto here. Cotto gets hurt and Margarito is a guy that can hurt people. That said, every time that I lean to Antonio, I am reminded that he has had trouble with body shots to the past and hasnt faced a a legit body puncher, let alone an elite one in quite some time. Im finding myself making a case against both sides. I'd hate not to have action on such a big fight but I'm leaning towards only playing the under or the won't go the distance.
I agree with the sentiment that -240 isn't proper value for Cotto here. Cotto gets hurt and Margarito is a guy that can hurt people. That said, every time that I lean to Antonio, I am reminded that he has had trouble with body shots to the past and hasnt faced a a legit body puncher, let alone an elite one in quite some time. Im finding myself making a case against both sides. I'd hate not to have action on such a big fight but I'm leaning towards only playing the under or the won't go the distance.
im not betting on this fight but neither one of the 2 u mentioned above punch the way Cotto does its a diffrent type of hurt Cotto hits u in the arms it hurts he breaks u down
Against small Welterweights and Jr. WW's I am sure it does. This will be the first big WW that Cotto has faced. Anyways, shot for shot Cintron and Santos both hit harder than Cotto.
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im not betting on this fight but neither one of the 2 u mentioned above punch the way Cotto does its a diffrent type of hurt Cotto hits u in the arms it hurts he breaks u down
Against small Welterweights and Jr. WW's I am sure it does. This will be the first big WW that Cotto has faced. Anyways, shot for shot Cintron and Santos both hit harder than Cotto.
I am going to take a bit of a layperson approach to this fight. Most of what everyone has said is true. We all know what each fighter brings. I especially agree with some of the criticism re Cotto's schedule and chin.
Now, Margarito was considered one of the best pound for pound fighters just a few years back. People wanted to see him fight Mayweather or Hatton and it was widely felt that neither wanted anything to do with him. Recent loses were close and controversial.
I don't think Rito can win this on the cards. Cotto is way too popular and his style earns him close rounds. I expect Rito knows that as well. So, I am anticipating that Rito will put early pressure on Cotto knowing that is typically a slow starter and the action will be fast and furious from the opening bell.
If Rito opens things up early, this fight will go under. If he tries to outbox Cotto, the fight goes over, and he probably loses. Rito is a warrior and, if he reading this fight right, he doesn't want to make it to the cards. So, I am banking on the under and I may play Rito ITD if I can get +400.
I am going to take a bit of a layperson approach to this fight. Most of what everyone has said is true. We all know what each fighter brings. I especially agree with some of the criticism re Cotto's schedule and chin.
Now, Margarito was considered one of the best pound for pound fighters just a few years back. People wanted to see him fight Mayweather or Hatton and it was widely felt that neither wanted anything to do with him. Recent loses were close and controversial.
I don't think Rito can win this on the cards. Cotto is way too popular and his style earns him close rounds. I expect Rito knows that as well. So, I am anticipating that Rito will put early pressure on Cotto knowing that is typically a slow starter and the action will be fast and furious from the opening bell.
If Rito opens things up early, this fight will go under. If he tries to outbox Cotto, the fight goes over, and he probably loses. Rito is a warrior and, if he reading this fight right, he doesn't want to make it to the cards. So, I am banking on the under and I may play Rito ITD if I can get +400.
Right now, every man & his dog is on Cotto by Dec, or the over. However, when these no-brainers pop up, always by Murphy's law something will go wrong and prove the masses wrong.
Rumor is Cotto is hurting his sparring partners which suggests a slug fest. I mean, originally I thought Cotto uses the same plan v Mosley, whom he did not try to stop at any stage, you know, box 10, run 2. But who knows
Yeah the under probably won't be a bad bet.
Right now, every man & his dog is on Cotto by Dec, or the over. However, when these no-brainers pop up, always by Murphy's law something will go wrong and prove the masses wrong.
Rumor is Cotto is hurting his sparring partners which suggests a slug fest. I mean, originally I thought Cotto uses the same plan v Mosley, whom he did not try to stop at any stage, you know, box 10, run 2. But who knows
I don't think Margarito was up for the unknown Clottey who had a loss on his record to Baldimor (by DQ). I don't base much on that fight. I also don't base much substance on how shitty Cotto looked at light welter.
I believe Cotto has the skills to beat Margarito but I believe Margarito will drag him into a slugfest.
Fighters from these nations are all about machismo-
Trinidad vs Vargas Gomez vs Sanchez/Pintor Chavez vs Rosario.
These fights all came down to someone imposing their will and taking their opponents heart.
If Cotto is smart, he boxes and wins on points. I believe the warrior spirit that is in his blood will force him to fight and in a FIGHT Margarito can take anyones heart including Cotto's.
We shall see.
I am betting Margarito BIG at +220.
I don't think Margarito was up for the unknown Clottey who had a loss on his record to Baldimor (by DQ). I don't base much on that fight. I also don't base much substance on how shitty Cotto looked at light welter.
I believe Cotto has the skills to beat Margarito but I believe Margarito will drag him into a slugfest.
Fighters from these nations are all about machismo-
Trinidad vs Vargas Gomez vs Sanchez/Pintor Chavez vs Rosario.
These fights all came down to someone imposing their will and taking their opponents heart.
If Cotto is smart, he boxes and wins on points. I believe the warrior spirit that is in his blood will force him to fight and in a FIGHT Margarito can take anyones heart including Cotto's.
I've looked at all possible ways for Margo to win this, and its just not possible in my opinion. How can you beat a guy that does almost everything in the books better then you? Only thing thats in question is Cotto's chin, which he really hasn't been THAT hurt, just a little buzzed and I really don't think Margo is that huge of a puncher, he is more volume then power in my opinion. Going to have to go big with Cotto this weekend.
I've looked at all possible ways for Margo to win this, and its just not possible in my opinion. How can you beat a guy that does almost everything in the books better then you? Only thing thats in question is Cotto's chin, which he really hasn't been THAT hurt, just a little buzzed and I really don't think Margo is that huge of a puncher, he is more volume then power in my opinion. Going to have to go big with Cotto this weekend.
Everyone wants to say Margarito is bigger, longer and stronger but Margarito only fights inside. That takes away from his advantages. He is going to try to make it a war with Cotto. Cotto is technically a lot better than Margarito. He will use his jab and body shots to control the fight. This has fight of the year written all over it but I know Cotto's people are not stupid enough to get in a slugging match with Margarito. Watch the clottey vs margarito match. Margarito struggled against Clottey. Cotto is a much better than Clottey. Margarito is very durable and that alone should get him to the final bell. I think it will be a close but CLEAR decision for COTTO. I would lay some on the prop that one of them will hit the canvas. But I really like Cotto to win this by decision
Cotto by decision
Everyone wants to say Margarito is bigger, longer and stronger but Margarito only fights inside. That takes away from his advantages. He is going to try to make it a war with Cotto. Cotto is technically a lot better than Margarito. He will use his jab and body shots to control the fight. This has fight of the year written all over it but I know Cotto's people are not stupid enough to get in a slugging match with Margarito. Watch the clottey vs margarito match. Margarito struggled against Clottey. Cotto is a much better than Clottey. Margarito is very durable and that alone should get him to the final bell. I think it will be a close but CLEAR decision for COTTO. I would lay some on the prop that one of them will hit the canvas. But I really like Cotto to win this by decision
I've looked at all possible ways for Margo to win this, and its just not possible in my opinion. How can you beat a guy that does almost everything in the books better then you? Only thing thats in question is Cotto's chin, which he really hasn't been THAT hurt, just a little buzzed and I really don't think Margo is that huge of a puncher, he is more volume then power in my opinion. Going to have to go big with Cotto this weekend.
Cotto's chin seems to have gotten better at 147. At 140 he was draining himself and losing muscle. He was not at 100% when he fought at 140. Cotto is a beast at 147
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I've looked at all possible ways for Margo to win this, and its just not possible in my opinion. How can you beat a guy that does almost everything in the books better then you? Only thing thats in question is Cotto's chin, which he really hasn't been THAT hurt, just a little buzzed and I really don't think Margo is that huge of a puncher, he is more volume then power in my opinion. Going to have to go big with Cotto this weekend.
Cotto's chin seems to have gotten better at 147. At 140 he was draining himself and losing muscle. He was not at 100% when he fought at 140. Cotto is a beast at 147
Cotto hits u in the arms it hurts he breaks u down
Cotto was wobbling around the ring in that fight.
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