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The fight between Miguel Angel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas highlights two traits needed by world-class boxers - power and speed.
Cotto is regarded as a power puncher while Pacquiao, although he packs power in his mitts, is better known for his speed. These two qualities would play a huge role come fight night.
Pacquiao has proven to has honed the ability to move well and find the openings to throw from various angles, leg movement and positioning honed by rigorous drills at the gym molded Pacquiao into a well-oiled machine.
Cotto lately has been a stand-up fighter relying on torso movement rather than leg movement to find openings. He relies heavily on his power punches to the body that he does not seen to give emphasis on moving away from his opponent.
If Cotto can find a way to cut the ring and box-in Pacquaio, then throw well-fined body shots, he may be able to show down the Filipino.
With calculated movements Cotto can conserve enough energy for the long haul and steal the win in the later rounds.
Although the speed factor gives Pacquaio a huge edge, as they say, a power puncher will always have an advantage if he is way down on points. Cotto's power will be something to watch out for.
Cotto is regarded as a power puncher while Pacquiao, although he packs power in his mitts, is better known for his speed. These two qualities would play a huge role come fight night.
Pacquiao has proven to has honed the ability to move well and find the openings to throw from various angles, leg movement and positioning honed by rigorous drills at the gym molded Pacquiao into a well-oiled machine.
Cotto lately has been a stand-up fighter relying on torso movement rather than leg movement to find openings. He relies heavily on his power punches to the body that he does not seen to give emphasis on moving away from his opponent.
If Cotto can find a way to cut the ring and box-in Pacquaio, then throw well-fined body shots, he may be able to show down the Filipino.
With calculated movements Cotto can conserve enough energy for the long haul and steal the win in the later rounds.
Although the speed factor gives Pacquaio a huge edge, as they say, a power puncher will always have an advantage if he is way down on points. Cotto's power will be something to watch out for.
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