Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto: Who Has The Better Defense?: When two big punchers meet in the center of the ring like Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto will on Saturday night, it is often the fighter with the better defense that wins. Manny Pacquiao has KO’d 68% of his foes while Cotto has blasted out 77% of his opponents. While both of these fighters are technically sound eventually they are going to stand and trade leather. Which one of these fighters will eat more bombs?


The Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto Fight Odds have Pacquiao as a -250 favorite at Bodog.com.

Miguel Cotto Defense: Miguel Cotto is an aggressive power-puncher that likes to apply pressure and bang the body which leaves him susceptible to counterpunches. Cotto is adaptable however and can turn into a slick boxer when the occasion calls for it. Cotto can turn southpaw and box intelligently with decent footwork. Cotto keeps his chin tucked religiously and has sound hand placement which makes him a difficult target to tag cleanly. Cotto’s heavy left jab also is a tool that he keeps opponents at bay with as a defensive tool. The Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto Fight Odds Total is at 9.5 Rounds with the OVER at -145 on the boxing betting Over\Under. Overall Rating 1-10: 7
 
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Manny Pacquiao Defense: Pacquiao was once an all-out slugger but he has adapted into patient boxer\puncher under the tutelage of trainer Freddie Roach. The southpaw Pacquiao has excellent legs that he uses to bounce in-and-out of range from all angles making him difficult to catch. Pacquiao has developed a quick pesky jab that off-sets opponents timing and keeps them defensive. Pacquiao has cat-quick defensive reflexes and slip punches effectively. Pacquiao’s hand placement is solid but not spectacular and he can be caught with shots when he gets too offensive and brawls. The Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto Fight Odds give Pacquiao a 71% chance of winning on the boxing betting moneyline.  Overall Rating 1-10: 8

Edge: Pacquiao