How Great Was Antonio Margarito?

03/18/2024 James Slater

How great was Antonio Margarito? The very asking of such a question might in itself be something of a sin, and you of course know … continue

On This Day: Antonio Margarito Batters Miguel Cotto To Defeat In A Fight Destined To Be Shrouded In Controversy

07/26/2023 James Slater

There will always be an unofficial asterisk attached to the result that still stands: Antonio Margarito TKO11 Miguel Cotto. Fight fans of course know all … continue

On This Day: Paul “The Punisher” Williams Defeats Antonio Margarito

07/14/2022 James Slater

Paul Williams, AKA “The Punisher,” really did seem to be on the road to greatness. The tall (as in Thomas Hearns-like height and reach) southpaw … continue

Antonio Margarito predicts Pacquiao beats Spence on Aug.21

06/12/2021 Rob Smith

Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is picking Manny Pacquiao to defeat unbeaten IBF/WBC 147-lb champion Errol ‘The Truth’ Spence Jr on August 21st in Las … continue

A Decade Ago: When Manny Pacquiao Beat Up Bad Boy Margarito

11/09/202011/09/2020 James Slater

Was it really a full decade ago when superstar Manny Pacquiao captured his eighth world title in as many different weight divisions with a brutally … continue

Ten Years Ago Today: Sugar Shane Mosley Smashes Antonio Margarito To Defeat (and Margarito’s loaded wraps ensure his fall from grace)

01/24/2019 James Slater

“Sugar” Shane Mosley fought one of his greatest fights; certainly his most aggressive, ruthless and nasty fights. Though deemed past his best at age 37 … continue

Robbery Of The Year: Antonio Margarito “wins” via technical decision versus Carson Jones

12/23/2017 James Slater

Back in September, in Chihuahua, Mexico, former world champion Antonio Margarito, fighting on despite being as close to shot as can be imagined, scored a highly contentious technical decision win over tough and seasoned contender Carson Jones. Some other picks may be put forward, but to this writer’s way of thinking, this fight is fully deserving of picking up The Robbery of The Year distinction.

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Antonio Margarito wins controversial Technical Decision in war with Carson Jones

09/03/2017 James Slater

Last night in Chihuahua, Mexico, former world ruler Antonio Margarito scored a highly contentious technical decision win over Carson Jones. At the conclusion of the 7th round, Margarito – who suffered a cut to his right eye in round-two; the damage ruled to have been caused by a head-clash – remained on his stool.

Initially it appeared as though Jones, who was really hammering an exhausted-looking Margarito in the 7th round, had won via corner retirement. Instead, to Jones’ utter dismay, Jimmy Lennon Junior announced how the fight had actually been stopped by the doctor due to the cut and that the fight would go down to the score-cards.

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Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito III: Would you watch it?

09/01/2017 James Slater

Controversial Mexican warrior Antonio Margarito continues his comeback tomorrow night in Chihuahua, as the 39 year old faces Carson Jones in a ten-round 154 pound non-title fight. Margarito says he is in the best shape of his life (the usual battle-cry of an ageing, past his best former champ) and that after he defeats Jones he wants a third fight with Miguel Cotto.

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Saturday night will be a pretty quiet night for fighting, but there’ll be some noise in Mexico

08/30/2017 James Slater

In comparison to the huge carnival of boxing entertainment that was going down this past Saturday night, this Saturday will be a pretty quiet night for fight fans. There are a few cards scheduled around the world, but the biggest, most interesting card will be the one taking place in Chihuahua, Mexico.

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