Boxing fans should rejoice. This may actually be their real Superbowl. Mayweather vs Pacquaio disappointed many fans of the sport. I actually enjoyed it, but it definitely did not live up to the hype or talk from both opposing teams. The difference here are the fighters. Canelo is tough and he knocks out people. Cotto is tough and he knocks out people as well. That alone should get people excited as many fans have a bad taste in their mouth from Mayweather's final fight.
I made a Canelo beats Cotto prediction months back. I'll stick with it. I have not really followed the lead up to this fight. I 've read a few things here and there about Cotto and some belt, but to me that's not interesting.
What is interesting is to see if Cotto still has it as he gets older. He's trained by Freddie Roach, who is well known in the sport and he seems to have confidence in his trainer. In fact I think if Cotto manages to edge out Canelo, it would have to be with some kind of master game plan. It's possible that may occur, but I can't see it happening. I predict Canelo will hurt Cotto at some point in the fight. If it is the other way around, I would be shocked. I think it will be action packed.
Lastly, Tim Bradley sent Brandon Rios into retirement. I did not see that coming. I knew they had a fight, i didn't watch it. I saw clips of Rios hurt in the fight though. I was very surprised at him being hurt by Bradley who isn't really known as a big puncher, but has surprised tough opponents in the past. What's next for Bradley? I would love to see a Bradley vs Broner, Bradley vs Khan, Bradley vs Porter.
