Manny Pacquiao Vs. Miguel Cotto (The Flashback Analysis)
It feels like forever since Pacquiao went one on one with Cotto but in actual fact it was less than a decade ago. This boxing fight has to be in my top 10 of all time, the fight was action packed round after round and I’ve not seen this fight in a year or two. So let’s start this flashback boxing analysis off with the first round.
Round 1
Cotto tries to put himself out there by throwing a few punches but Manny closes him off. Cotto is picking his punches really well at this point. He hits a good body combo. Pacquiao has had much better opening rounds than this one but he picks up momentum towards the end.
My Thoughts: Decent opening round to an explosive fight. This wasn’t noteworthy but I think it went down alright as a round of boxing.
Round Winner: Miguel Cotto
My Thoughts: Decent opening round to an explosive fight. This wasn’t noteworthy but I think it went down alright as a round of boxing.
Round Winner: Miguel Cotto
Round 2
Pacquiao is now showing off the speed of his punches. He’s always has the speed advantage over his opponents. There is some good strikes from boxers in this one. I think overall, Pacquiao has scored more punches this round. Cotto gets good hits in towards the ending.
My Thoughts: Another good round but if memory serves me right then we’re in for an explosive third round.
Round Winner: Manny Pacquiao
My Thoughts: Another good round but if memory serves me right then we’re in for an explosive third round.
Round Winner: Manny Pacquiao
Round 3
Pacquiao is landing some good shots in. He hits a great combo and Cotto slips and the referee starts counting but he’s fine. Pacquiao is using this to his advantage but Cotto is looking aggressive, over aggressive which isn’t a good sign. Cotto does get in some good shots but I think he knows he’s lost the round.
My Thoughts: Great third round, things are heating up.
Round Winner:Manny Pacquiao
My Thoughts: Great third round, things are heating up.
Round Winner:Manny Pacquiao
Round 4
Cotto is landing some good shots and Manny backs off into the ropes. It looks like they’re missing a lot of the punches now. Cotto is hitting power punches, Pacquiao hitting the speedy punches. Pacquiao clocks Cotto with a punch and he goes down but quickly gets back up. It was a close round but that knockdown edges Pacquiao.
My Thoughts: Another good round. After looking at the replay, the punch that knocked Cotto down was right to the chin and didn’t look too brutal.
Round Winner: Manny Pacquiao
My Thoughts: Another good round. After looking at the replay, the punch that knocked Cotto down was right to the chin and didn’t look too brutal.
Round Winner: Manny Pacquiao
Round 5
Cotto is throwing a lot more punches. Pacquiao retaliates with punches of his own and the two clinch but gets broken. Cotto is broken down at this point. He is throwing punches but at the wrong times I think. He is trying desperately to get Manny knocked down. Manny gets great punches in at the ending there and Cotto should be worried.
My Thoughts: Another great round, Cotto should be more tactical about this. He’s throwing a punch as soon as Pacquiao throws a punch.
Round Winner: Manny Pacquiao
My Thoughts: Another great round, Cotto should be more tactical about this. He’s throwing a punch as soon as Pacquiao throws a punch.
Round Winner: Manny Pacquiao
Round 6
Cotto gets a good snap punch to Pacquiao which knocked his head back an inch of so. Manny gets Cotto against the ropes and throws punches to him there but Cotto moves back into the centre, and Cotto’s definitely in danger. Cotto gets a nice left hook to Pacquiao and finishes the round off strong.
My Thoughts: Good round for both fighters.
Round Winner:Manny Pacquiao
My Thoughts: Good round for both fighters.
Round Winner:Manny Pacquiao
Round 7
Cotto tries to duck punches but Pacquiao just lowers his punches so he still hits him in the head, it’s a typical Pacquiao manoeuvre. Cotto gets a good punch but it’s Manny Pacquiao who is getting the better. He is on the back and is really pushing Cotto. He lands body shot, head shot and just changes between the two and that’s why he’s such a good boxer.
My Thoughts: Not the most entertaining round but still a good one.
Round Winner:Manny Pacquiao
My Thoughts: Not the most entertaining round but still a good one.
Round Winner:Manny Pacquiao
Round 8
There is some good punches this round and Cotto tries to avoid it but Pacquiao just hits him with several punches and the face of Cotto just observes all of the punishment. Pacquiao hits many punches near the end and Cotto’s face is damaged. He just got saved by the bell.
My Thoughts: I wonder what’d happen if that round went 10 seconds more.
Round Winner:Manny Pacquiao
My Thoughts: I wonder what’d happen if that round went 10 seconds more.
Round Winner:Manny Pacquiao
Round 9
Pacquiao still getting the better of Cotto and gets a good fee punches into him. Cotto looks extremely tired. Pacquiao fires punches into him and I think Cotto is slowing down.
My Thoughts: Another good round by Pacquiao.
Round Winner: Manny Pacquiao
My Thoughts: Another good round by Pacquiao.
Round Winner: Manny Pacquiao
Round 10
Cotto is spacing his punches now which is great to see. This is a much better round for Miguel Cotto. Cotto is doing good and hitting combos, Pacquiao hasn’t done much this round and practically gives Cotto the round.
My Thoughts: Cotto’s best round since round 5.
Round Winner: Miguel Cotto
My Thoughts: Cotto’s best round since round 5.
Round Winner: Miguel Cotto
Round 11
Cotto is back to normal as Pacquiao takes the advantage. Cotto gets some hits but it’s Pacquiao who gets the round. Cotto is finished at this point in the fight. One more round to go for him.
My Thoughts: Much better round for Pacquiao.
Round Winner: Manny Pacquiao
My Thoughts: Much better round for Pacquiao.
Round Winner: Manny Pacquiao
Round 12
Pacquiao unleashes onto Cotto and the referee waves it off. There was only like 2 minutes left as well. Must be a sad defeat for Cotto but a great win for Pacquiao.
That was a great fight! If you add up all of my round winners, the score would be 108-99 in favour of Pacquaio. We hope you enjoy this flashback edition of the boxing analysis!
That was a great fight! If you add up all of my round winners, the score would be 108-99 in favour of Pacquaio. We hope you enjoy this flashback edition of the boxing analysis!
