[viciousfist]

Hey all. Been lurking for a while and finally decided to post.

Just curious on everyone's thoughts on Cotto - Margarito. I think Margarito is a great bet at +188. From what I've seen, he has the size and the style to neutralize Cotto's speed and brutal body work. Margarito also throws from some crazy angles that I'm not sure Cotto's ever seen, with enough pop to inflict some serious hurt.

Big fan of both guys, and Cotto has certainly proven himself as a killer, but I think Margarito is just too big, strong and wily to be as easily bullied as some of Cotto's smaller opponents have been.

Interested to hear what you all think (especially punchmaster) before laying down a considerable chunk of money on this one.

[shady610]

Take Cotto. Ride him until somebody beats him. I know the +188 looks good, but its hard to bet underdogs in boxing. I dont see Cotto not coming out with his hands held high.


BTW, when is the fight and whree is it airing?

[smallon]

Originally Posted by shady610

Take Cotto. Ride him until somebody beats him. I know the +188 looks good, but its hard to bet underdogs in boxing. I dont see Cotto not coming out with his hands held high.


BTW, when is the fight and whree is it airing?

The fight is on July 26 and is on PPV if I remember correctly but it might be on HBO. If it is an you don't want to pay for it but have fast internet, you can watch it on Sopcast - probably channel 35999 (Sportin' Wood).

Right now, without having done my analysis and without the weigh-in taking place, I am slightly hesitant to make my final choice but I'd go with Cotto.

Given the level of Cotto's opposition and the fact he's undefeated, this alone makes him a good pick. Add in that he's young, riding a wave of success, and extremely skilled, he's a better pick. Margarito is a good fighter but he loops his punches and I don't see him getting away with it against Cotto who has a tighter defense and throws the straighter punches. As of today, my pick would be Cotto via points decision in a grueling battle that sees both fighters rocked.

[silenthyena]

Cotto's hands and feet are too quick for Margorito. I see this fight being pretty one-sided with Cotto boxing the socks pretty much off of Margo for the first half of the fight. I think every time Margo tries to close the distance he will be met with body shots which he has gone down from although early in his career. Clottey was beating Margo easily until he hurt his hand and I think Clottey still should have gotten the victory in that fight because he was blocking everything Margo threw. I think Margo's only chance is a KO in this fight but I wouldnt bet on it.

[MMAJOE]

I have this fight going the distance -135 ( 6 units )

[millio007]

Is anyone betting by round are we allowed to make 12 seperate future wagers with the same book there is a profit if COTTO wins this fight laying down 100 still pays 2500 in 12th round (25-1 odds)

The most this fight pays off laying down 1,000 by round is 52k Margarito
The least this fight pays off laying down 1,000 by round is 28k Margarito

so Laying down 12k can get you at least 28k by round on Margarito

The most this fight pays off laying down 1,000 by round is 50k Cotto
The least this fight pays off laying down 1,000 by round is 25k Cotto

so Laying down 12k can get you at least 25k by round on Cotto

worst possible scenario taking all risks is 24k to win the least 25k-28k

I know all these wagers wont fly with a book right

[exstatman]

Don't you lose everything if it goes the distance? Round 12 props must end in that round, kinda like a sport bet that doesn't include overtime.

[shady610]

damn cotto lost. hes not ready for floyd. we need to stop thinking that. floyd now stays retired.

[Saunders FTW]

floyd should fight de le hoya one more time, and collect a big paycheck, i dont understand why he wouldnt

[pat venditto]

He doesn't need the money. I wonder what would happen in a margarito/mayweather. Wouldn't happen though because floyd is too smart then to fight a dude who has a legitament shot to KO him.

[punchmaster]

Originally Posted by shady610

damn cotto lost. hes not ready for floyd. we need to stop thinking that. floyd now stays retired.

Cotto losing to Margarito means nothing in a fight against Floyd. Margarito is the fricken Terminator. Floyd's nothing like that. Cotto may have a better shot at beating Floyd then Margarito.

[NapoleonEli]

Originally Posted by punchmaster

Cotto losing to Margarito means nothing in a fight against Floyd. Margarito is the fricken Terminator. Floyd's nothing like that. Cotto may have a better shot at beating Floyd then Margarito.

I agree Cotto vs. Floyd. . .I just want to see another good fight. . . .And .. Margarito and De La Hoya sound about right..

[Thor4140]

Originally Posted by Saunders FTW

floyd should fight de le hoya one more time, and collect a big paycheck, i dont understand why he wouldnt

Because nobody wants to watch that horrible fight again.