All Things Boxing

[SiCkSoULjA]

Berto tried the Philly shell and failed miserably, couldn't replicate the Mayweather/Broner domination for defense and even worse his offense which he is known for he couldn't throw trying too be Mayweather.

The Ghost was also a very dirty fighter holding and hitting during both knock downs and all the inside fighting.

[DM72]

I agree. He was trying to be Broner and failed miserably.

[StillUnknown]

Guerrero will probably end up getting Floyd next.

[StillUnknown]

Cotto vs. Trout tonight on Showtime.

Kinda surprised Cotto even took this fight, its a somewhat risky fight with little upside for Cotto. Trout has some some skill. I still expect Cotto to win, especially with it being in NY, but I think Trout will put up a decent fight.

Hopefully if Cotto wins, we get Canelo/Cotto which would be a pretty big deal.

[Mr. Sinister]

^ You think if Canelo wins against Cotto (if the fight happens), we could see Floyd/Canelo down the road?

[StillUnknown]

^ You think if Canelo wins against Cotto (if the fight happens), we could see Floyd/Canelo down the road?

Its possible, wouldn't happen until very late 2013 or early 2014 though.

I'm assuming Floyd fights Guerrero sometime in March or April, maybe Cotto/Canelo gets made around May/June. Then Floyd fights the winner in November/December or early 2014.

[Mr. Sinister]

Yeah. I probably won't be ordering anymore Floyd fights unless it's Canelo or Pacquiao, and since Pac/Floyd most likely isn't going to happen, I'd jump on Floyd/Canelo.

[StillUnknown]

Trout giving Cotto a damn good fight, close fight. I have it even going into the 9th.

Momentum is with Trout right now.

---------- Post added December-1st-2012 at 11:21 PM ----------

Trout is really putting it together in these late rounds. Cotto is fading.

I have Trout up 106-103 going into the 12th. Might see some funny scores though in Cotto's backyard.

---------- Post added December-1st-2012 at 11:26 PM ----------

I got Trout winning 116-112

[DM72]

Very good fight. I have Trout winning.

[StillUnknown]

Official Scores are 117-111, 117-111, & 119-109 for Trout

Well deserved win for Trout.

---------- Post added December-1st-2012 at 11:31 PM ----------

Canelo vs. Trout would be a good fight as well. Just not big enough for a PPV.

[DM72]

Cotto could have at least stayed to give an interview.

[Chachie]

Cotto could have at least stayed to give an interview.

He did after hugging his family.

[DM72]

IMO, Cotto should probably retire. At this point it's obvious he can't beat any of the top fighters.

---------- Post added December-1st-2012 at 11:36 PM ----------

He did after hugging his family.

He was about to leave when Gray stopped him.

[Chachie]

He was about to leave when Gray stopped him.

I was just telling you that he gave a post-fight interview. Your post gave the impression you didn't know that. Besides, would you feel like talking to Jim Gray?

[StillUnknown]

Cotto's in a rough spot, not big enough to deal with real 154lb fighters, but can't make 147 without draining himself to the point that it drastically alters his fighting.

I don't think he should retire just yet, its not like he's Shane Mosley getting embarrassed in the ring. He's still competitive, just having a hard time putting it together for 12 rounds.


This is boxing though, it wouldn't really shock me if Cotto still got the Canelo fight in May.