I'd go with Brown. I think Brown would have stopped both Ike and Cotto late. Behind on the cards in both fights. Brown vs Palomino really could go either way, but Simon is the safest pick because I don't see Palomino beating Ike. Cotto goes 0-3. The only one I even give him a chance against is Palomino. But I think Carlos would have worn Miggy down to the body. Quartey would have beaten the Hell outta Cotto. Too strong, and that jab would have busted Cotto's face up.
Probably not, which is why its important whether this is a 12 or 15 round tourney. If its 12, it comes down to either Brown or Ike. If its 15, either Brown or Palomino. Which still leaves Miggy in last place either way.
15 rounds really gives the tireless Palomino a much better chance to win this. He was terrific in the late rounds. Honestly, you could make it 15 rounds or 10, all three of those guys are pounding Cotto
Also the most powerful. Palomino, and Ike were both heavy handed (and Cotto too, to a lesser extent) but Brown had legit fight ENDING power in his left hook.
