MrSmall
07-27-2007, 12:25 PM
Cotto really is relentless, his pressure will be tough for most.
Judah stunned him on a few occasions, but didn't follow up.
Merchant rips on Judah a bit unfairly.
Judah showed a lot more heart and chin than most gave him credit for down the stretch.
Having said that, Judah complained and rolled around like a bitch a bit too much in the opening rounds. Noone collapses in pain and then is up and at em in 30 seconds, that was a bit overacted.
Judah taking a knee in round 9 I think it was, was a very smart move, and probably saved him getting beaten up some more.
Cotto seems a bit technically raw, and his defense is slightly lacking. If Judah had thrown MORE as he seems to be needing to every fight of his, he'd probably have caused a lot more damage.
Finally, the referee, Mercante I think he was, is a great ref. Encouraging, fair, and makes himself heard in there. Good show.
All in all a solid fight.
Judah stunned him on a few occasions, but didn't follow up.
Merchant rips on Judah a bit unfairly.
Judah showed a lot more heart and chin than most gave him credit for down the stretch.
Having said that, Judah complained and rolled around like a bitch a bit too much in the opening rounds. Noone collapses in pain and then is up and at em in 30 seconds, that was a bit overacted.
Judah taking a knee in round 9 I think it was, was a very smart move, and probably saved him getting beaten up some more.
Cotto seems a bit technically raw, and his defense is slightly lacking. If Judah had thrown MORE as he seems to be needing to every fight of his, he'd probably have caused a lot more damage.
Finally, the referee, Mercante I think he was, is a great ref. Encouraging, fair, and makes himself heard in there. Good show.
All in all a solid fight.