I have watched the fight many times since, and it's weird, even though I know the result, I always think Oscar is gonna win!!
He started so well! Had the right tactics, to get close, but not too close so your shots are smothered (like Hatton did). DLH just gassed badly! and didnt fight much past round 6-7. Whether this was due to age or wrong training plan, we will find out in the rematch. I dont think he will adopt a different fightplan. I really think, that's the only way to beat floyd! It's a credit to PBF's genius, that, that, in the 1st DLH fight was the most troubled we've seen him since the Castillo fight.
Having said that, I do think that Cotto, given his Boxer/Puncher style is the guy to give PBF the most problems! Margarito too, but I'm not convinced of his power at the weight!
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