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Garcia on Margarito: I’m Pretty Sure He’ll Continue On

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:21:00 +0300

Facing off with Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto for a second encounter, Margarito fell behind early and was never really able to get on track. Cotto boxed beautifully and landed enough crisp shots to cause severe swelling on Margarito’s surgically-repaired right eye, forcing a stoppage after ringside physicians advised referee Steve Smoger that the fighter was in no shape to continue

Cotto defeats Margarito when ring doctor halts fight

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:46:00 +0300

In�their long awaited grudge rematch, WBA super welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (36-2, 29�KOs) scored a�tenth round TKO over Antonio Margarito (38-7, 27�KOs) on�Saturday night before a�sellout crowd at�Madison Square Garden in�New York City. Cotto won the first two rounds by�moving and punching. In�round three he�opened up�Margarito�s right eye, the eye which Margarito suffered a�broken orbital bone in�the Pacquiao fight

Margarito Livid: I Only Needed Two More Rounds To Win!

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:13:00 +0300

Miguel Cotto retained his WBA junior middleweight title, easily stopping challenger Antonio Margarito who was unable to continue because of a badly swollen right eye. The 31-year-old Puerto Rican champ Cotto improved to 37-2-0 with a dominating TKO victory at a sold-out Madison Square Garden on Saturday as he avenged a controversial loss to Margarito three years ago

Cotto Still Suspects Margarito Used Plaster Wraps in 2008

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:41:00 +0300

Madison Square Garden, New York City — WBA 154-pound champion Miguel Cotto got his revenge on Saturday night, when he stopped Antonio Margarito in the tenth round of their rematch. Margarito’s right eye was swollen shut and the doctors felt it was too dangerous to allow him to take any further punishment in the area. Cotto gains redemption for his eleven round TKO loss to Margarito at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 2008

Cotto 152.25, Margarito 152.5; Rios 1.4 lb Over Limit

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:49:00 +0300

Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito both made weight for Saturday night’s pay-per-view headliner at Madison Square Garden. Cotto came in at 152.25 pounds, Margarito weighing in at 152.5 pounds

Margarito: Cotto Showed More Fear, I’ll Beat Him Again

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:56:00 +0300

Just 12 days before his showdown with Antonio Margarito in New York City, WBA super welterweight champion Miguel Cotto showed his form during a workout on Monday in Orlando, Florida

Margarito cleared for Cotto rematch

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:27:00 +0300

Antonio Margarito was cleared by doctors to be able to return to the ring for a December 3 rematch against WBA super welterweight champion Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden in New York City. However

Margarito accepts Cotto fight

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:32:00 +0300

Antonio Margarito has agreed to challenge WBA junior middleweight Miguel Cotto on December 3 in New York City. According to one of his handlers, Francisco Espinoza, the ‘Tijuana Tornado’ has already received the doctor’s approval and is in the preliminary phase of his training. The bout will be for Cotto’s 154lb title with no catch weight

Cotto: No Preference in Facing Chavez or Margarito

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:31:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com caught up with WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto shortly after Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. captured the WBC middleweight belt via majority decision over Sebastian Zbik. «I thought Chavez did a good job. Congratulations to him for winning the title,» said Cotto

Cotto vs Chavez Jr. possible

Mon, 16 May 2011 09:13:00 +0300

WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto could be seeking a world title in a fourth weight division in October provided that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. beats WBC middleweight champion Sebsatian Zbik on June 4 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Cotto-Chavez fight would be made at a catch weight of 155 pounds, which is the formula that Manny Pacquiao has used, even against Cotto when they met a couple of years

Trout to defend in Mexico?

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:46:00 +0300

Some sources indicate that the Mexican prospect Marco Antonio �Dorado� Reyes might be the next rival for the WBA current super welterweight world champion Austin Trout, who could make his first defense in June in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The same source reports that the contract with Austin Trout is already signed and the event would be presented in Mexico by Promociones del Pueblo

Another bad blood battle for calm, cool Cotto likely for July

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:47:00 +0300

If there’s ever been a stare colder than the one given Ricardo Mayorga at the many pre-fight events this last week, it was the one given Antonio Margarito by Miguel Cotto at last night’s post-fight press conference. After making Mayorga eat his words in a near-distance fight, last night at the MGM Grand, forcing the profanity-spewing Nicaraguan into, both, a 12th round and career retirement

Margarito Confident That He Will Defeat Cotto Once Again

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:41:00 +0300

Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is confident that he can win a June rematch with WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto. Margarito stopped Cotto in eleven rounds in their 2008 meeting in the welterweight division. Margarito is waiting to be cleared by his doctors

Arum: Pacquiao Made $20-25 Million For Margarito Win

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:44:00 +0300

According to the Philippine Star, Manny Pacquiao made $20-25 million for the twelve round beating of Antonio Margarito on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Texas. Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, confirmed the figure to the paper. �It could be between $20 million to $25 million, but at least $20 million,� Arum said

Margarito's Surgery is Successful, He is Ready To Fight

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:23:00 +0300

So when can I start running?" asked Antonio Margarito moments following successful surgery today to repair a fractured right orbital bone at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Sergio Diaz, manager of Margarito, said "the doctor told us everything went perfect - no complications of any kind. There is nothing wrong with his right eye

Pacquiao dominates Margarito

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:42:00 +0300

Super welterweight Manny Pacquiao (52-3-2, 38 KOs) added another chapter to his legendary career on Saturday night before a huge crowd at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Pacquiao won a world title in a record eighth weight class (WBC junior middleweight) with a brutal twelve round beating of Antonio Margarito (38-7, 27 KOs). Pacquiao was a little better in round one against the much bigger Margarito who was 17 pounds heavier at fight time. Both fighters landed big shots in round two

Manny Pacquiao, Antonio Margarito Make Weight

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 10:20:00 +0300

Superstar Manny Pacquiao and three-time world champion Antonio Margarito weigh in at (Pacquiao 144.6 lb,Margarito 150 lb) for their superfight on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington,Texas. Pacquiao vs Margarito is promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions and Cowboys Stadium. The Pacquiao vs Margarito telecast will be available live on HBO Pay Per View

Roach, Garcia trade verbal jabs

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:05:00 +0300

Freddie Roach and Robert Garcia have started to provide the verbal fireworks that is sure to prop up whatever is left of the opportunities to promote this weekend�s much-anticipated bout between their respective wards Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito. During separate interviews with this writer, both Roach and Garcia sounded livid when told about a brewing duel between the prominent trainers

Photos: Pacquiao's Final Training Day at The Wild Card

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:25:00 +0300

Superstar Manny Pacquiao trains under the watchful eye of chief trainer Freddie Roach (R) at the Wildcard Boxing Club Monday. Pacquiao takes on three-time world champion Antonio Margarito on November 13, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington,Texas. Pacquiao vs Margarito is promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions and Cowboys Stadium. The Pacquiao vs Margarito telecast will be available live on HBO Pay Per View

Pacman arrival video

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:59:00 +0300

7-Time World Champion Manny �PacMan� Pacquiao arrives at Dallas-Fort Worth airport on Monday, November 8 in his �private� chartered plane with over 200 guests including numerous Philippine dignitaries

Pacquiao: I'm Waiting For Mayweather To Sign a Contract

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:48:00 +0300

Despite two failed negotiations, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is still holding out hope that a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. will come together in 2011. Pacquiao will move up to junior middleweight this coming Saturday to face Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC title at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pacquiao would "like to fight every five-to-eight months."

Margaritomania in Dallas

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:03:00 +0300

Pacquiao/Margarito fight week kicked off Sunday in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area when Antonio Margarito met with about 2,000 boxing fans at a South Fort Worth-area shopping center. From high above the full-size boxing ring set up in La Gran Plaza, Margarito spoke to a loud crowd chanting �si se puede� � �yes we can� � before making his way into the ring, the place he called �mi casa.�

Cole to ref Pacquiao-Margarito

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:37:00 +0300

Well known Texas referee Laurence Cole will be the referee when Manny Pacquiao takes on Antonio Margarito on Saturday night at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. The judges will be Gale Van Hoy (Texas), Glen Crocker (Texas) and Jurgen Langos (Germany)

The executioners song

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:44:00 +0300

�All I can tell you is, he�s a better boxer than a singer,� is Antonio Margarito�s take on Manny Pacquiao, the singer. �He should stick to boxing.� On Nov. 13, however, Margarito won�t be facing Pacquiao the singer, or Pacquiao the politician, for that matter -- he�ll be up against the man most consider the greatest boxer of this era

Roach: Margarito May Have Cheated For Cotto, Cintron

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:35:00 +0300

So many boxers and trainers have given their respective opinions about whether Antonio Margarito knew his hands were loaded when he was busted with plaster inserts in his wraps prior to his fight with "Sugar" Shane Mosley in January 2009. Manny Pacquiao said during a news conference a while back announcing this fight that Margarito had to know

Roach: Khan Punched The Shit Out of Manny Pacquiao

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:32:00 +0300

In one of their final sparring sessions prior to leaving the Philippines, Freddie Roach gave WBA 140-pound champion Amir Khan the clear edge over Manny Pacquiao, the WBO welterweight champion. Roach is training both fighters for their upcoming bouts. Pacquiao moves up to junior middleweight to face Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC 154-pound title at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas

AFFLICTION STANDS BEHIND MARGA-CHEATO

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:41:00 +0300

Affliction, the LA-based clothing company has inked an "all or nothing" sponsorship deal with Antonio Margarito for his upcoming fight against Manny Pacquiao taking place in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, November 13th. Although Affliction and Margarito have had a long-standing association, the back and forth negotiations between the two parties took a twist last week

Manny Pacquiao could quit, says trainer Freddie Roach

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:55:00 +0300

Five-weight world champion Pacquiao won a seat in the Philippine Congress in May and Roach said there are signs he has fallen out of love with the sport. Pacquiao, 31, meets Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC light-middleweight crown in Dallas on 13 November

Oscar De La Hoya: "Pacquiao-Margarito is a Mismatch"

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:37:00 +0300

Lawsuits, personal invective, ego battles...sometimes a fight promoter has to put all that aside and concentrate on just making fights that matter. When I spoke to Bob Arum on Monday, he mentioned Sugar Shane Mosley as a leading candidate for a Manny Pacquiao bout in May, 2011, if for whatever reason, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Pacquiao can't come to a meeting of the minds

Pacquiao skips training

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:48:00 +0300

For the first time in his latest Philippine training camp Filipino pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao skipped his workout and decided to take a day�s rest. According to famed trainer Freddie Roach, Pacquiao woke up Tuesday morning bothered by colds that also forced the multi-division world champion to miss out his morning road work

Roach Puts Bounty on Pacquiao's Head, Chavez Jr. Accepts

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:31:00 +0300

WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will be tested in training camp. Freddie Roach has placed another bounty on the head of his prized student. Roach is once again offering a big cash bonus to any fighter who is able to drop Pacquiao in sparring. WBC silver middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is one of the eager sparring partners who wants to collect the extra funds

Pacquiao Knocks Roach Down Three Times in Camp

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:41:00 +0300

This past Monday, Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum was keen on talking up his Antonio Margarito-Manny Pacquiao bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13. Last Friday Pacquiao went to a hospital to address a possible injury to his left foot. Arum says Pacquiao's left foot is nothing to worry about. Training camp reports are being sent to Arum on a daily basis from the Philippines. Arum was informed that Pacquiao

Freddie Roach: "Pacquiao Will Beat Margarito Up Badly!"

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:22:00 +0300

Speaking with The Philippine Star, trainer Freddie Roach explained why he's predicting Manny Pacquiao will stop Antonio Margarito within eight rounds on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Even with Margarito's massive advantage in size, Roach says that Margarito's lack of basics will wcost him dearly in the fight

Mayweather's Racist Video Against Pacquiao Disgusts Fans

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:43:00 +0300

A racially profane video recorded late Wednesday night by Floyd Mayweather Jr., has resulted in a furious reaction from boxing fans of all ethnic backgrounds. Mayweather recorded the video on Ustream, and made several race-baiting remarks about WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao

Antonio Margarito Says: "Let's Forget About The Past"

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:56:00 +0300

"It is going to be a great, great fight that the people will want to see. I believe Margarito has the cpabilities to give a good show. He fights impressively, aggressively and he is bigger and stronger than me. "It's going to be a great, great fight on Nov. 13," Pacquiao said.

Margarito's License Approved, Pacquiao Fight is On!

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:57:00 +0300

It's official, Antonio Margarito will face Manny Pacquiao for the vacant WBC 154-pound title on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Margarito's application for a boxing license in the state of Texas was approved, according to an official from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Roach: 'I�m Not Overly Worried about Antonio Margarito'

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:33:00 +0300

Trainer Freddie Roach told UK publication The Telegraph that he's not too concerned with the danger Antonio Margarito brings to the table in the upcoming fight with Manny Pacquiao on November 13. The fight will happen at a catch-weight of 151-pounds. The weight and size of Margarito is the only worry. Even with the size advantage, Roach says Pacquiao will overwhelm Margarito

Oscar De La Hoya: Margarito Should Be Banned For Life

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:31:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya has been very vocal on the entire situation surrounding the approval of a boxing license for Antonio Margarito. De La Hoya has always held the position that Margarito, or any fighter who adds an advantage to their fists, should be banned for life from the sport of boxing

Antonio Margarito denied boxing license

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:02:00 +0300

Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito was denied a license Wednesday to fight in California, leaving a significant hurdle in the way of a proposed bout against Manny Pacquiao. Margarito was suspended for at least a year after an illegal, plaster-like substance was found in his hand wraps before a January 2009 bout against Shane Mosley at Staples Center in Los Angeles

Manny Pacquiao to train in House office

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:47:00 +0300

Champion boxer Manny Pacquiao isn't planning on letting his new job as a congressman in the Philippines curtail training for his bout. Pacquiao, who is likely to fight former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13, says he will sleep and train in his office in the House of Representatives when it is in session

Pacquiao Wants Margarito in Mexico, Talks Mayweather

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:41:00 +0300

Speaking to The Philippine Star, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao said that he wants to face Antonio Margarito in his backyard of Monterrey, Mexico. The fight is going to take place on November 13 for the vacant WBC junior middleweight title. There will be a catch-weight of 150-pounds involved

Margarito's Trainer: "Antonio May Stop Pacquiao Late!"

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0300

Robert Garcia is a rising star in the world of training. Garcia's stable of clients is growing by the month. On November 13, one of Garcia's fighters, Antonio Margarito, will face the biggest challenge of his long career when he steps in the ring with Manny Pacquiao for the vacant WBC junior middleweight title

Boxer Manny Pacquiao spends first day on job as congressman

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:08:00 +0300

Days after the announcement of his next bout, boxer Manny Pacquiao spent his first day on the job in his new role as a congressman, attending the opening of the 15th Philippine Congress as well as President Benigno Aquino III's State of the Nation address in Quezon City on Monday

Pacquiao to fight Margarito in November

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:57:00 +0300

Manny Pacquiao will fight Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13 for a vacant super welterweight championship, either in Las Vegas if Margarito can get licensed or in Monterrey, Mexico, if he can�t, promoter Bob Arum said. That ends any possibility of a match between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., the top two boxers in the world, for 2010

Pacquiao-Margarito For Vacant WBC Title at 154-Pounds

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:19:00 +0300

Whether it's Miguel Cotto or Antonio Margarito, Top CEO Bob Arum will put Manny Pacquiao in position to become an eight division world champion. Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still in play until the end of the week. Arum and Team Pacquiao gave Mayweather a mid-July deadline to accept a proposal for a mega-bout on November 13 in Las Vegas

Hatton vs Nuzhnenko Set For July 16 in Manchester

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:33:00 +0300

Manchester�s Matthew Hatton will make the first defence of the European welterweight on July 16th against Yuriy Nuzhnenko. It will take place in Bolton

Margarito To Fight in Mexico, Arum Shreds Vegas Decision

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:30:00 +0300

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum is furious with Friday's decision by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Former three time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito appeared before the Nevada commission with respect to his recently submitted application to obtain a license to box in the state. A panel of commission members voted 4-1 to table his application, and directed Margarito to re-apply for a license in the state of California

Cotto vs Margarito Rematch on The Line in Nevada

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:26:00 +0300

When former world champion Antonio Margarito appears before a five-member panel of the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Friday in Las Vegas, in an attempt to regain his license to box in the United States, a potential November fight with Manny Pacquiao is not the only opportunity at stake

Margarito: Martinez Rematch Maybe, But I Want Pacquiao

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:35:00 +0300

Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is back in the hunt. He returned Saturday night in Mexico before 17,000 fans to win a ten round unanimous decision over Roberto Garcia at junior middleweight

Margarito defeats Garcia

Sun, 09 May 2010 12:15:00 +0300

After nearly a year-and-a-half out of the ring, former welterweight champion Antonio �Tijuana Tornado� Margarito (38-6, 27 KOs) won a ten round unnaimous decision over Roberto �La Amenaza� Garcia (28-3, 21 KOs) on Saturday night before a crowd of 17,000+ at La Plaza de Toros Monumental in Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico. Margarito dropped Garcia in round one and was in command from the get-go

Weights: Antonio Margarito 154, Garcia 153

Sat, 08 May 2010 10:58:00 +0300

The warriors who will be featured in Saturday�s championship extravaganza had their final say at today�s Official Weigh-in. Fury 14 will feature the return of the Tijuana Tornado, three-time world welterweight champion ANTONIO MARGARITO, who is ending his 16-month ring hiatus with his 2010 debut, against Texas toughman ROBERTO "La Amenaza" GARCIA, who is riding a five-year, 14-bout unbeaten streak

Margarito-Garcia Presser

Thu, 06 May 2010 10:33:00 +0300

Three time welterweight world champion Antonio �Tony� Margarito and Roberto �Amenaza� Garcia promises a great fight this Saturday when they will meet in the main event of �Latin Fury 14� a big pay per view boxing card presented by Top Rank Inc. �I am really looking forward to this fight like it was my first. I am still very hungry and still have a lot to accomplish in my career. This fight Saturday against Garcia is very important because I want to come back and give the fans a great fight.� said Margarito

Senchenko vs Navarro, Tajbert vs Velazquez; Pianeta News

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:43:00 +0300

Finland´s Amin Asikainen will now face unbeaten Argentinian Dario Matorra on May 11 in Kyrkslaett (Kirkonummi) in his debut at super middleweight. Amin was first set to take on Bolivian Ricky Torrez. Big Timo Hoffmann, the German Oak, returns to action June 4 and headline SES´ outdoor promotion in Aschersleben. Hoffmann was last seen losing to Francois Botha

Beltran: Pacquiao-Margarito Possible For 9/18 in Vegas

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:16:00 +0300

Promoter Fernando Beltran of Zanfer Promotions in Mexico, thinks a fight between WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito is possible for the tentative date of September 18 in a Las Vegas venue. Beltran promotes most of the big names in Mexico and co-promotes, along with Top Rank, Margarito's May return

More on Margarito comeback

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:05:00 +0300

Three-time world welterweight champion Antonio Margarito will make his 2010 debut during Cinco de Mayo weekend, in a 10-round super welterweight rumble, against Texas toughman Roberto �La Amenaza� Garcia, headlining Latin Fury 14. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Zanfer Promotions and Tecate, the four-bout Latin Fury 14 will be broadcast Live on Pay-Per-View, on Saturday, May 8, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Margarito: Mosley Has The Power To Beat Mayweather

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:53:00 +0300

Former three time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito says WBA champion Shane Mosley has the power to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Margarito wants to fight some of the big names at 147-pounds. He makes his ring return on May 8 against Carson Jones in Mexico

Antonio Margarito is Very Upset With Oscar De La Hoya

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:31:00 +0300

Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is very upset with Oscar De La Hoya. He says the president of Golden Boy Promotions is "sticking his nose" in business that doesn't concern him. In several interviews, De La Hoya voiced his opinion that Margarito should not receive a license to box. The tough Mexican's license was revoked a year ago when a banned substance was found in his handwraps before the fight with Shane Mosley on January 24

Jones to wait for Margarito

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:03:00 +0300

It looks like Carson Jones might have to wait a little longer for the biggest fight of his boxing career. Jones was scheduled to face former world champion Antonio Margarito in the co-main event of the Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey card on March 13 at Cowboys Stadium. However, issues pertaining to Margarito�s license are being sorted out after he was suspended for a year due to an illegal substance pertaining to his wraps against Shane Mosley at the end of January of 2009

Roach: "Mayweather Has Never Been The Bravest Guy"

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:36:00 +0300

Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach doesn't think much about Floyd Mayweather Jr's selection of welterweight opponents over the last few years. Speaking with Gareth Davies of The Telegraph Sport, Roach said Mayweather lacks the courage to fight the toughest guys in his division and money is not enough to motivate him

Margarito: "I'm The Only One Who Can Beat Pacquiao"

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:30:00 +0300

Former three time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is training for his long awaited ring return on the March 13 pay-per-view undercard to Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey at Cowboys Stadium in Texas. Sitting on the sidelines for nearly a year, Margarito is expected to receive his boxing license in the next couple of days from the Texas Commission

Clottey vs Rosales Clash on January 16 in Las Vegas

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:03:00 +0300

Welterweight Joshua Clottey returns to the ring January 16th in Las Vegas for the first time since his split decision loss to Miguel Cotto this past June. Clottey will be fighting Mexican native Michel Rosales (25-3)

Sartison-Bozic for WBA title

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:55:00 +0300

Another boxing highlight on the November 28 �Universum Champions Night� card at the König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. WBA #2 rated super middleweight Dimitri Sartison (25-1, 16 KOs) will face #3 Stjepan Bozic (23-3, 14 KOs) will meet for the vacant WBA super middleweight championship as Mikkel Kessler has been elevated to super champion

Miguel Cotto: "Antonio Margarito Lost all of His Credibility"

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:15:00 +0300

WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto has hit back at his rival, Antonio Margarito. During a recent interview with ESPN Deportes radio, Margarito expressed his desire to land a rematch with Cotto in the first quarter of 2010 - if the Puerto Rican star is able to beat Manny Pacquiao on November 14

Margarito Plans To Wait, Refuses Mexico Return

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:30:00 +0300

Former three-time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito will not make a planned September return in Mexico. He does want to fight in September but only if the fight takes place in the United States. The only way that can happen is if the California State Athletic Commission returns his boxing license. The Mexican fighter had his license revoked back in February when the CSAC found him liable for a plaster-like substance

Margarito may face Baldomir

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:30:00 +0300

The possibility exists that former WBA/WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito could return as soon as June or July against former WBC welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir.

Margarito Warns Cotto To Keep His Mouth Shut

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:41:00 +0300

Antonio Margarito is very upset with some of Miguel Cotto's comments over the last few weeks. On February 10, Margarito and his trainer Javiar Capetillo had their licenses revoked by the California State Athletic Commission over a foreign substance that was discovered in Margarito's handwraps before the Jan. 24 bout with Shane Mosley. Margarito had a rematch scheduled for Cotto for June, but the year-long ban put an end to that fight

Arum Blasts California Commission Over Margarito

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:39:00 +0300

In an overseas telephone conversation with insidesports.ph, Standard Today and Viva Sports, Arum said �they revoked his license because his trainer allegedly did something which he knew nothing about. This is crazy.� The outraged Arum added, "You talk about lack of justice. I mean, what's happening in America?"

Antonio Margarito, Trainer Suspended Over Hand Wraps

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:00:00 +0300

�The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has temporarily suspended the licenses of Antonio Margarito and his chief corner man, Javier Capetillo. The temporary suspension will remain in effect until CSAC has fully investigated the circumstances surrounding events at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 24, 2009. A foreign substance was found by California State Athletic Commission staff in the hand wraps of Antonio

Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito Eyed For June 13 in NY

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:48:00 +0300

Everything appears to be moving forward as previously planned. Miguel Cotto, should he beat Michael Jennings on February 21, will face Antonio Margarito in a rematch on June 13 in New York's Madison Square Garden. The rematch plans were in doubt when Shane Mosley dominated Margarito last Saturday before knocking him out in the ninth round. Top Rank's Bob Arum sees no reason as to why the Mosley-Margarito rematch should not go forward.

Miguel Cotto Praises Mosley, Talks Margarito's Hand Wraps

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:03:00 +0300

Miguel Cotto has come out and praised Shane Molsey for his title-winning performance against Antonio Margarito. Cotto returns to the ring against Michael Jennings on February 21 at New York's Madison Square Garden. It will be Cotto's first bout since losing by way of a knockout to Margarito last July. There is a rematch in place with Margarito for June, but after the way he was dominated and knocked out by Mosley

Mosley TKOs Margarito!

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:29:00 +0300

Shane Mosley (46-5, 39 KOs) is a world champion again as he dominated WBA welterweight world champion Antonio Margarito (37-6, 27 KOs), earning a stoppage victory in the ninth round before a pro-Margarito crowd at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. The 20,820 in attendance was the largest crowd to ever see an event at the arena. Mosley began the bout aggressively and won most of the exchanges between the two fighters

Margarito, Illegal Wraps Caught Before Mosley Loss

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:57:00 +0300

Before Shane Mosley (46-5, 39KOs) stopped Antonio Margarito (37-6, 27KOs) in the ninth round of their action-packed bout at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, HBO announced to the televised audience that Margarito's hands were found to be illegally wrapped and had to be re-wrapped three times to make them legal.

Margarito-Mosley Final Presser

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:22:00 +0300

ANTONIO MARGARITO - Three-Time Welterweight Champion: "I'm really prepared for this fight. We did our work in training camp and we know Mosley is a very experienced fighter. There are no secrets here, we know our styles and I'm very certain I will raise my hands in victory on Saturday night."

Margarito-Mosley Presser!

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:04:00 +0300

Antonio 'The Tijuana Tornado' Margarito poses with three-division world champion 'Sugar' Shane Mosley at today's press in Los Angeles to announce their upcoming WBA welterweight championship clash on January 24 at Staples Center. "I'm happy to fight in Los Angeles," said Margarito. "I am really excited and looking forward this fight. I am not taking any tune-up fights. I want to fight the best and I have been wanting to fight

Antonio Margarito-Shane Mosley Confirmed as Done Deal

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:59:00 +0300

Bob Arum on Monday confirmed that a last-minute deal has been reached for a Jan. 24 fight between welterweight champion Antonio Margarito of Mexico and "Sugar" Shane Mosley of Pomona, Calif. It will take place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The accord came just days after the fight appeared dead in the water. Margarito was not happy with a 50-50 split of the purse

Margarito Says Mosley Balk is De La Hoya Payback

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:54:00 +0300

WBA welterweight champion Antonio Margarito says Golden Boy Promotions and Shane Mosley should stop complaining about his refusal to fight Mosley on January 24. Margarito turned down a 50-50 split that would have given both fighters $2 million dollars. Margarito felt that he was the bigger draw and that Mosley should not receiving an equal portion of the

Margarito: "I'll Knock Shane Mosley Out, Retire Him!"

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:58:00 +0300

The hurdles continue to mount for a potential fight between WBA welterweight champion Antonio Margarito and former three-division belt winner "Sugar" Shane Mosley. Talks are still ongoing to make the fight happen at the end of January, but there are those in the mix who have serious doubts that HBO will put up enough money to make the fight a reality

Miguel Cotto: We Lost 'The Battle' - But Not The War!

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:41:00 +0300

Miguel Cotto was still given a hero's welcome when he arrived back home to Puerto Rico. Last Saturday night in Las Vegas, Cotto was battered and then stopped by Antonio Margarito in eleven-rounds. The pay-per-view event was called "The Battle" and it lived up the hype. Cotto returned home bruised and sore, but his spirits were high. Cotto and his team held a media gathering for the press to discuss his fight with Margarito

Antonio Margarito is Open To a Miguel Cotto Rematch

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:24:00 +0300

WBA welterweight champion Antonio Margarito would consider a year-end rematch with Miguel Cotto. Margarito stopped Cotto in eleven grueling rounds last Saturday in Las Vegas. Co-manager Sergio Diaz says that Margarito is open to a rematch, but he doesn't think that Cotto will fight again until 2009. Cotto may need to rest, he was battered by Margarito during the course of the fight. He would later head to the hospital to close up several

Margarito KOs Cotto in 11!

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:24:00 +0300

Former champion Antonio Margarito (37-5, 27 KOs) regained the world welterweight title with a brilliant eleventh round knockout of previously unbeaten WBA champion Miguel Cotto (32-1, 26 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Cotto outboxed Margarito in round one, but the war was on in round two as both fighters connected with huge bombs. Margarito applied relentless pressure over the next few rounds, but Cotto

Antonio Margarito Knocks Out Miguel Cotto in a Classic

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +0300

Before a packed crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Antonio Margarito (37-5, 27 KOs) used his pressure and body shots to stop Miguel Cotto (32-1, 26 KOs) in the eleventh-round to capture the WBA welterweight title. Margarito promised to come out fast, but it was Cotto who started quicker with a lot of punches thrown, plenty of movement and combinations. They went to war in the second, Margarito began to pressure him hard

Miguel Cotto: "I Will Return, It Was Margarito's Night"

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:18:00 +0300

In the aftermath of being battered and knocked out in eleven-rounds by Antonio Margarito at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Miguel Cotto said that he would continue his career and return to the ring in better form. He offered no excuses for the loss and said it was simply Margarito's night. �This night was Margarito�s night,� said Cotto. �He did his job better than I did. Life continues. It�s not over for me

Cotto, Margarito both 147!

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:35:00 +0300

Both fighters made weight on the first try. They faced off for about a minute, then waved to the crowd before leaving the stage in front of thousands gathered at the MGM Grand Garden Arena

'Talk is cheap' for Cotto and Margarito

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:47:00 +0300

On Saturday, July 26th Miguel Cotto (32-0 with 26 KOs) will defend his WBA welterweight title against Antonio Margarito (36-5 with 26 KOs). It has all the makings for fight of the year: Two incredible warriors with ice in their veins and a lot to prove. It�s the classic Puerto Rican vs. Mexican rivalry with immediate implications that could rock the foundation of boxing. Although the rest of the boxing world see it as a pretty big deal

Miguel Cotto: "Antonio Margarito Will Be Number 33"

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:25:00 +0300

WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto plans to make challenger Antonio Margarito the 33rd victim on his record. With less than a week away, Cotto is weighing around a firm and ready 151-pounds and has touched down in Las Vegas for one one the most anticipated fights of the last few years. The event takes place at the MGM Grand on July 26 and televised on HBO pay-per-view

Miguel Cotto: "Mayweather's Choice Don't Affect Me"

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:57:00 +0300

Unbeaten WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto seems unfazed by the recent retirement announcement by Floyd Mayweather Jr. For almost two-years, boxing fans have been calling for a Mayweather-Cotto bout to settle the issue on which of them is the best fighter at 147-pounds. Mayweather was scheduled to fight Oscar De La Hoya in a September rematch, but announced his retirement last Friday

Miguel Cotto, Antonio Margarito Predict Knockouts and Pain

Tue, 20 May 2008 12:43:00 +0300

Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito vowed to bring all their forces to battle in their July 26th showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Dubbed �The Battle� by Top Rank Cotto�s WBA weight crown is on the line, while Margarito is vacating his IBF belt to go after this much anticipated barnstormer

Cotto punishes Gomez; Margarito KOs Cintron again!

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:31:00 +0300

WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (32-0, 26 KOs) scored a five round destruction of The Contender's Alphonso Gomez (18-4-2, 8 KOs) on Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Cotto staggered Gomez with a body shot at the end of round one and was credited with a knockdown in round two. Cotto dropped Gomez hard at the end of round three and continued to punish him in round four. Cotto was simply toying with the outclassed Gomez in round five, flooring him with a jab. The bout was stopped by the ring doctor after that round

Cotto, Gomez make weight!

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:44:00 +0300

Miguel Cotto (r), 146.5 lbs and Alfonso Gomez (l) 147lbs, pose after weighing in for their upcoming fight. The two will meet for Cotto's WBA Welterweight Championship tomorrow night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. Also making weight were Antonio Margarito (l) and Kermit Cintron (r) pictured below. The two will meet for Cintron's IBF Welterweight Championship tomorrow night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City

Cintron ready for Margarito!

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:36:00 +0300

Kermit Cintron is wrapping up his training camp at the Kronk Gym in Detroit and will leave Tuesday for New York City where a press conference will take place on Wednesday for the Cotto-Gomez / Cintron-Margarito fight card on Saturday April 12th in Atlantic City. Cintron is eager to defend his IBF welterweight title against the only man to have defeated him, Antonio Margarito, and to avenge the only blemish on his record

Cotto-Mayorga in July? Quintana-Margarito Next?

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:09:00 +0300

There are some strange reports coming out of the popular Puerto Rican paper, El Nuevo Dia. The first is claiming that Ricardo Mayorga (29-6, 23 KOs) has signed a contract to fight Miguel Cotto (31-0, 25 KOs) on July 19 with HBO pay-per-view televising. The information is coming from Mayorga himself, who may be telling the truth or simply hyping himself in position for a fight with Cotto

Cintron-Margarito signed!

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:08:00 +0300

A rematch between IBF welterweight champion Kermit Cintron and former WBO titleholder Antonio Margarito has been signed for the Miguel Cotto-Alphonso Gomez card planned for April in New York City. Should Cotto beat Gomez, the winner of Cintron-Margarito will likely face Cotto in July

Cintron targets Margarito!

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:48:00 +0300

IBF welterweight champion Kermit Cintron announced today his desire to avenge his only professional loss by calling out Antonio Margarito. Cintron, who lost to Margarito in April of 2005, is ready to fight Margarito now! "Right now, I'm a world champion and he's not. If he thinks he's the best, come and get my belt. I have it and he's saying he wants it so let's get it on....I was coming off a 9 month layoff, hand surgery

Margarito crush Johnson

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:59:00 +0300

Former WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (35-5, 26 KOs) impressively crushed Golden Johnson (25-9-3, 18 KOs) in round one to claim the vacant WBO intercontinental welterweight title. In his first bout since losing his title to Paul Williams, Margarito wanted to start fast and he did, dropping the outgunned Johnson three times before referee Wayne Kelley stopped the bout at 2:28

Margarito: I will be champ again!

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:52:00 +0300

A win over Golden Johnson gets me what I want and deserve - a shot against the winner of Cotto-Mosley," says former WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito. Margarito (34-5, 25 KOs), from Tijuana, Mexico, will be taking on Johnson (25-8-3, 18 KOs) on the big November 10 Cotto-Mosley PPV card at Madison Square Garden in New York City

Margarito, Williams predict KOs!

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:34:00 +0300

WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (34-4, 24 KOs) and unbeaten mandatory challenger Paul Williams (32-0, 24 KOs) participated in a national conference call today to discuss their upcoming, long-awaited showdown at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. on July 14. "I've faced tougher opponents and tougher fighters," stated Margarito. "I feel very confident I'll be victorious in this fight...if Paul Williams

Margarito-Williams Presser!

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:21:00 +0300

This is a mandatory defense for Margarito (34-4 w/ 24KO's) against the undefeated Williams (32-0 w/ 24KO's) and it will be the eighth defense of his WBO Welterweight Championship. The fight is being billed as "Pride and Punishment" a reference to the pride of the champion, Margarito, and the nickname of the challenger, Williams

Q&A: Antonio Margarito!

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:05:00 +0300

Fightnews.com caught up with WBO welterweight champ Antonio Margarito (34-4, 24 KOs) on Monday night as he enjoyed the fights at El Palenque Theatre in his native Tijuana, MX. Margarito was present to show his support to hometown favorite Jackie Nava as she prepares herself for her upcoming rematch for the WBC super bantamweight title in Argentina. As always, the cordial and friendly "Tony" did not hesitate to attend to every autograph

Margarito wins; Cotto destroys!

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 13:39:00 +0300

In a total war, Miguel Cotto (28-0, 23 KOs) won the WBA welterweight title with a spectacular five round demolition of previously unbeaten Carlos Quintana (23-1, 18 KOs). Quintana came to fight and gave as good as he got early, but Cotto's power turned the tide. Cotto dropped Quintana with a huge left hook to the liver in round five and Quintana barely beat the count. Cotto dropped him again with a barrage and Quintana almost didn't make

Weights from Atlantic City!

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 17:27:00 +0300

Miguel Cotto 146 vs Carlos Quintana 147 (WBO welterweight title) Antonio Margarito 147 vs Joshua Clottey 147 (WBA welterweight title)

Flash SHOWTIME Presser Quotes

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:24:00 +0300

Final press conference quotes from the Copacabana in New York City for Saturday's big SHOWTIME telecast from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City: Miguel Cotto: �I know what I am doing. I know what I am capable of doing and come December 2nd, Puerto Rico will have a new champion � Miguel Cotto! At this weight, I feel that I have more strength and I am going to be more inclined to take the fight to the opponent. I started camp for this fight at 177 (lbs). I used to start (for jr welterweight bouts) at 167. I've never seen Quintana fight. My uncle saw his fight and says he's a strong fighter. I know I will need to box and I have that ability, I am not just a power hitter."

Antonio Margarito Injured While Sparring

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:22:00 +0300

Margarito was sparring at the South El Monte Gym when he made a shuffle to his left side and immediately limped away waving his hands for his sparring partner to stop the action. For about a minute he attempted to walk off the injury to his right leg but it wasn�t responding. The injury appeared to be just above his right ankle. It wasn�t swollen but could be a serious sprain based on my observation

Margarito-Clottey Presser!

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:29:00 +0300

WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (33-4, 24 KOs) calmly took the podium at Saturday's press conference at the Mandalay Bay Resort Casino in Las Vegas confidently predicting: "The Tijuana Tornado will strike again!" Assuring victory in his next bout, Margarito continued: "Everybody they put in front of me is going down!" Margarito faces Joshua Clottey (30-1, 20 KOs) on December 2 in a bout televised by SHOWTIME. Earlier this year

Margarito targets Mayweather!

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:11:00 +0300

After the 5,000+ in attendance exited the spacious Theatre of the Performing Arts inside the Aladdin Resort and Casino (soon to be called Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino), Bob Arum and his cast of merry men took center stage to speak about the spectacular card that just took place. Arum spoke about how he wants to come back to the Aladdin for more fight cards just like this, but his main goal was to start the promotional machine that

Margarito guns down Gomez!

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 15:05:00 +0300

WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (22-4, 24 KOs) destroyed Manuel "Shotgun" Gomez (28-11-2, 20 KOs) in just 74 seconds Saturday night at the Aladdin Resort in Las Vegas. In a battle between two fighters who have the reputation of being avoided, both men came out throwing bombs and Margarito flattened Gomez with a series of punches punctuated by a right hand.

'When will it be my time?'

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:21:00 +0300

However, Margarito feels that he has proven his stock enough to earn a major profile fight against De La Hoya, Judah, or Mayweather. One cannot fault the man considering he stands to make millions in each of those fights. On Saturday night, he hopes the road will lead to one of those men. He steps inside the ring to defend his WBO Welterweight title against Manuel Gomez at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV

Margarito�s ready to prove he�s the best!

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 19:17:00 +0300

"I'm disappointed that Oscar would not even mention my name [as a possible opponent]," said Margarito. "Real boxing fans know that I'm the best fighter at welterweight and they know that I'm a more exciting fighter than both Mayweather and Wright. No disrespect to both of those boxers, but if Oscar wants to end his career with a bang and give fight fans a really good show in his last fight, then he should fight me instead of Mayweather or Wright

Margarito, Mosley, Brock speak!

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:10:00 +0300

The three major winners in Saturday�s ESPN PPV Main Events promotion hosted at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, took a moment of their time to address the news media in a post-fight conference regarding their performances inside the squared circle and their future plans. Not surprisingly, the three fighters who did not fair as well (Cintron, Estrada and McCline) skipped the post-fight conference...

Mosley wins first comeback fight

Sun, 24 Apr 2005 14:33:00 +0300

Shane Mosley was smaller and faster, just like he wanted to be. Something else was also different Saturday night for Mosley -- he was a winner for the first time in his last three fights. Returning to the ring as a welterweight after losing two straight 154-pound fights to Winky Wright, Mosley was impressive in spurts on his way to a unanimous 10-round decision over David Estrada. ``I wanted to feel myself out and move around a bit, see what was right,'' Mosley said. ``I haven't fought eight ounce gloves in a while and I didn't know what to..." Cintron was cut in the third round and knocked down twice in both the fourth and fifth rounds as Margarito turned what had been a highly anticipated matchup into one-sided rout. It was the first loss in 25 fights for Cintron, who came into the fight with 22 knockouts and a reputation as a big puncher and early... In a heavyweight fight, Calvin Brock survived a seventh round knockdown to win a unanimous decision over Jameel McCline, despite giving away 47 pounds to his bigger opponent. Brock, a 2000 Olympian, remained unbeaten in 25...

Kermit Cintron: "I would like to finish early so we could all go home"

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 14:55:00 +0300

Kermit Cintron: ". Lujan came at him the first couple of rounds and Margarito adjusted. Margarito then began to take him apart. I walked away thinking that he was a great champion..."

Margarito poised for Lujan

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 14:50:00 +0300

"I didn't know anything about him," Margarito admits. "But, when I was in Tijuana, about 15 days ago, I watched some of his fight videos. He only has one loss and he likes to come out looking to KO his opponents. He likes to throw a lot of punches. He is very open on his punches, so we will try to take advantage of that..."