Pacquiao vs Cotto: The Miguel Cotto Advantage

Only a few weeks to go before the much awaited Pacquiao vs Cotto: Fire Power fight, let’s have a glimpse on the advantage of Miguel Cotto in contrast to Pacquiao’s strength.

1. Cotto Trains Harder. While Manny Pacquiao busy schedule on shooting TV commercials, movies, interviews and others stuffs, Miguel Cotto camp is training like a dog. He’s scheduled train months in preparation for Pacquiao vs Cotto: Fire Power fight, while Pacman trainer Freddie Roach schedules an eight-week regimen in preparation for their November 14 fight. The added training should boost Cotto's stamina.

2. Cotto has fought and beaten larger and faster opponents. Cotto had fought boxers like Mosley, Quintana, Clottey, Judah, Torres and Margarito. Some of those mentioned boxers’ are known for their strength and speed. Cotto out-boxed the speedy and powerful Mosley, and outclassed the quick Judah. He fought with Antonio Mar

3. Superb ability in trapping and cornering. In his previous fights, Cotto demonstrate his brilliant skill and power to pressure his opponent. This pressure forces his opponent to trapped and cornered in the ropes. Cotto unloads power combinations when he successfully traps his opponent, and the Puerto Rican has the footwork to effectively cut off the ring. Even when Clottey blocked Cotto's relentless barrage, he became noticeably worn down.

4. Size does matter. Cotto is bigger and taller than Pacquiao. A smaller fighter with explosive tendencies can find out that the bigger opponent is used to that kind of power. If he could fight the likes of Antonio Margarito, smaller boxers will be less threatening.

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