[allenko1]

Miguel A. Cotto ‏@RealMiguelCotto

I officially announce that my fight on Dec 1st @MSGnyc will be with the Undefeated WBA Super Welterweight, Austin Trout

Cotto's a real man. Good to see Trout getting his shot in the big time...

 

[Marvelous Marv]

Don't like this fight for Cotto

Trout is a tricky guy.

 

[Casual Benson's Unknown]

Only time i've seen Trout was against Rodriguez and he didn't look all that good. Seems quite highly rated by some Americans though. Going purely off of the Rodriguez fight I expect Cotto to be a class above and win wide.

 

[Vano-irons]

That's a strange one. I thought he was number 1 to fight Pacquiao again, unless he didn't fancy it

 

[Scotty]

I think Cotto will win this easily but won't look too impressive in doing so.

 

[El Greeno]

I was hoping they were gonna do Canelo-Cotto at the MSG for that date.

 

[Robney]

I expect a Cotto UD. Not too sold on Trout.

 

[ScouseLeader]

Really good fight.

I like Trout, but I think it will come down to level and I expect Cotto to win but as a few in this thread have said, it won't be easy or pretty for Cotto because Trout is very defensively sound and keeps his distance, he's quick but I don't think he throws enough to get the better of Miguel.

I'll definitely be watching.

 

[Scotty]

I'm going to be pissed off if this ends up going up against the Pacquiao fight. There is quite enough Showtime and HBO head to head nights scheduled.

 

[TYSON DURAN]

Tricky fight, I still think Cotto is very small for the weight but he should have enough here to get a UD. Although his aggressive style may play into Trouts hands a little so it's a very risky fight. But that's what we've come to expect from Cotto and why he is such a popular fighter.

 

[Roe]

Miguel Cotto vs Austin Trout
WBA Light-Middleweight
1st December, 2012 - Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States

 

[Roe]

 

[Roe]

"I am really excited to come back to my second home," said Cotto during a Monday afternoon press conference, held at El Musio del Barrio, the East Harlem Latino cultural center, which was open to the public. "Fighting at The Garden is always special for me and a true pleasure. There is something unique in the atmosphere and it means a lot to me every time I fight there because the energy of the fans gives me extra motivation. Austin Trout will be a challenge for me, but I will win my fifth world championship on December 1." Cotto, age 31, has a 37-3 record. He gave a solid account of himself in his last fight, on May 5 against Floyd Mayweather, a UD12 loss.

Trout, a 27-year-old lefty from New Mexico, doesn't seem over-burdened with expectations or pressure, not yet anyway. "Miguel Cotto needs no introduction," he said at the presser. "He's a true champion and one of the best fighters of the last 10 years, but I'm the present and future of the sport and this is just the showcase I need to prove to the world that I'm one of the best, pound-for-pound. I can't wait to fight in such a legendary place like Madison Square Garden; it's every fighter's dream."

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/boxing/post/_/id/2194/cotto-trout-set-for-msg-dec-1

 

[Roe]

WAR Cotto :bbb

 

[GazOC]

Got, to use the ESB vernacular, "exposed" written all over it.

 

[Rebel-INS]

I think this will either be a great fight where Cotto grinds out a late stoppage, or Trout will take it on points.

For some reason since it was announced I've always thought Trout would take it, he looks very decent.

 

[Lunny]

I've only seen Trout once or twice but he was impressive. For some reason I was expecting him to be shite when I tuned in but was pleasantly surprised. It's a good matchup, Cotto's got to be the favourite but I need to watch more of Trout to make a proper prediction.

 

[Bryn]

Got, to use the ESB vernacular, "exposed" written all over it.

I imagine that the hype-job, Trout, will have his glass jaw exposed by Cotto the cherry-picker.

 

[Roe]

I've only seen Trout once or twice but he was impressive. For some reason I was expecting him to be shite when I tuned in but was pleasantly surprised. It's a good matchup, Cotto's got to be the favourite but I need to watch more of Trout to make a proper prediction.

Yeah same. I thought he looked pretty good against Delvin Rodriguez. Could be a case of catching Cotto at a good time as well, but I still think Miguel will win.

I imagine that the hype-job, Trout, will have his glass jaw exposed by Cotto the cherry-picker.

:lol:

 

[JamieC]

Not sure if anyones already seen this, Trout comes across well