Mayweather vs. Cotto: Biggest Keys for a Shocking Upset

A Miguel Cotto victory against Floyd Mayweather Jr. would be an upset of major proportions.

Mayweather has never been beaten. He has survived 42 previous fights and usually comes out of them unscathed—hence the moniker "Pretty Boy."

Cotto will need to be 100 percent on his game to pull of this upset, but there are a few things he can do to secure the victory. 

Stay Patient

Mayweather isn't going to be out there swinging for the fences. He's as patient and savvy as any boxer who's ever lived, and if Cotto has a chance to beat him, he'll need to employ the same strategy.

If Cotto tries to end the fight swiftly with a knockout, he's likely to get knocked out himself. He needs to bide his time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. 

Cotto is clearly the more powerful of the two fighters, and if he can wear down Mayweather throughout the match by moving around the ring, he will find himself in a perfect spot at some point in the later rounds to go on the offensive with a flurry of combos,

Mayweather can be beaten, but the correct strategy must be employed.

Counter Mayweather's Straight Right 

Money May's bread-and-butter move is his straight right. Whether he uses it on the attack or as a counter, he always utilizes this punch more than any other.

Cotto will need to be ready for it, and, furthermore, he needs to be ready to counter the straight right with his heavy left hand.

Cotto's main weapon is his left-hand hook. If Cotto can time his movements correctly, he will be able to go over the top of Mayweather's right and land big blows to his head.

When the Time is Right, Cotto Must Go for the Jugular

Cotto isn't likely to win a decision against Mayweather. He must win by knockout.

After laying low and staying patient, biding his time until the right moment, Cotto must not hold back his attack when he senses Mayweather getting weak and vulnerable.

He's got to go at Pretty Boy like Rocky against Apollo Creed at the end if he wants to take this match.

If Cotto can do these three things, he has a chance to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the history of boxing—knocking off one of the true legends of the sport.

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