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Miguel Cotto vs. Delvin Rodriguez
Gabe Rivas, Contributing Writer
Miguel Cotto has been battle tested and has passed with flying colors. He has shown in his fights with Margarito that he has a great chin and can take any kind of pressure. However, in his fight with Trout he did have problems with someone taller and bigger fighting on the outside. Despite this, I still have Cotto winning because despite the size and reach advantage Rodriguez has, I believe Cotto will be able to outbox him on his way to a decision.
Prediction: Cotto
Brendan Montenegro, Contributing Writer
I believe this will be a great fight and a real test for Rodriguez. He is coming into the fight on a two bout win streak after a loss to Austin Trout, and his confidence is building. Cotto is coming in with two UD loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Austin Trout and lack luster confidence. This will be a war and in the end, I’m picking Cotto, he has been in the tougher fights and has the experience.
Prediction: Cotto
John Garita, Photographer/Contributing Writer
The key to victory will be Cotto’s brutal body shots and the offensive explosiveness that will break Delvin Rodriguez. Miguel Cotto will defeat Delvin Rodriguez via unanimous decision in round twelve. Cotto will end his losing streak and continue building upon his legacy.
Prediction: Cotto
Juan Carlos Burgos, Contributing Writer
The saying in boxing is that most great fighters usually have one last great performance left in them. It’s possible that Miguel Cotto’s fight vs. Floyd Mayweather was his last great night inside the ring. Delvin Rodriguez will have the opportunity this Saturday night to validate that statement and hand Cotto what would amount to a crippling defeat. Unfortunately for Rodriguez, I don’t think he is equipped with enough weapons to validate that statement. Rodriguez has not faced the consistent elite level Cotto has and adding Freddie Roach to his corner could give the Puerto Rican some needed new wrinkles to his arsenal. Cotto is not done yet. Although it’s questionable whether or not he can still compete at the elite level, I am confident he has enough left in the tank to defeat Rodriguez.
Prediction: Cotto
Rob Anthony, Contributing Writer
Prediction: Cotto
Alex Burgos, Editor in Chief
I’m really torn as to who to pick in this fight. Miguel Cotto looked more like an aging fighter than an ageless wonder the last time he was in action against Austin Trout, which sticks in the forefront of my mind. Much like Trout, Delvin Rodriguez possesses a considerable reach advantage over Cotto. How effectively Cotto is able to get inside may determine if he wins the fight. With trainer No. 568–ahem, sarcasm–Cotto now seeks to “go back to basics” and show that he still has the drive and fight left in him. I think Cotto will be motivated to put on a good performance in hopes of landing a big bout against Canelo Alvarez next.
Prediction: Cotto
