Miguel Cotto is the #1 welterweight contender in the world second only to welterweight and pound-4-pound champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. While the 31-year old “Pretty Boy” Floyd is the king right now, more than a handful of boxing insiders have the opinion that the 27-year old Puerto Rican Cotto could lick Floyd if given the opportunity. Miguel Cotto is a -1000 boxing betting favorite in Miguel Cotto vs Alfonso Gomez this Saturday April 12th.
With a perfect 31-0 (25) record Miguel has literally beaten up a laundry list of top contenders with his demonic body assaults and all-around boxing ability. 
Cotto is bull strong pressure fighter that has every The OVER\UNDER is at 9.5 rounds with the OVER at -150 for Miguel Cotto vs Alfonso Gomez. punch in the book jabs, hooks, uppercuts or bolo punches from orthodox and southpaw stances. The solidly built 5’7” Miguel Cotto has been regarded as one of the hardest punchers pound-4-pound in boxing and his left hook to the body is paralyzing.
When Cotto has an opponent hurt his killer instinct is that of a blood thirsty shark with his excellent finishing ability. Cotto is not a one trick ponie however as he complements his power with a hard jab, tight defense and pinpoint accuracy to vital body parts. Cotto is a terrific combination puncher but his hand speed is only ordinary. Cotto is also a slow starter that is vulnerable to knockdowns and cuts. Miguel can be hurt but he has always shown a championship heart and determination that separates him from being just a good boxer to be being a great boxer.
