In a much anticipated rematch, miguel cotto dismantled antonio margarito. On july 26, the welterweight titans met in las vegas, producing a fight that was so competitive, compelling and dramatic that the most cynical fans and jaded boxing writers were reminded why they love the sport and had to tip their hats to. Antonio margarito, billed as the battle, was a professional boxing match between world boxing association wba welterweight champion miguel cotto and former international boxing federation ibf and world boxing organization wbo welterweight champion antonio margarito. Cotto vs margarito 2 is valid for the wba super world light middleweight title in their first fight margarito defeated cotto by tko july 26, 2008.
Miguel cotto gets revenge by stopping antonio margarito in. Mayweather would wait until he knew for sure he could handle pacquiao which is why he thanks marquez and memo everyday for speeding up that. If youve missed it thus far, now would be a good time to check it out. According to the cotto margarito ii rematch is in the works the date of september 17, 2011 in on the tentative schedule for the boxing calender what are your thoughts on top rank making this fight happen for the fans and if miguel cotto wins is that the redemption he needs to get his boxing career back on track to fight other boxers on a more. Should yuriorkis gamboa fight chris john in new york city on the under card. He held multiple welterweight world championships, including the wbo title from 2002 to 2007, the ibf title in 2008, and the wba super title from 2008 to 2009. Jun 03, 2014 in a much anticipated rematch, miguel cotto dismantled antonio margarito, avenging an earlier loss with a 9th round tko. Imo, in this particular case, cotto is simply far better than margarito as a fighter. Miguel angel cotto 3200 was the favorite because he was still undefeated and defending for the fifth time his wba world welterweight title. When cotto 36 2, 29 kos and margarito 387, 27 kos met in 2008, they waged their memorable welterweight title bout at the mgm grand in las vegas, where margarito s mexican fans were out in. Antonio tony margarito montiel born march 18, 1978 is a mexicanamerican former professional boxer who competed between 1994 and 2017. Going into the fight, cotto and margarito had records of 36 29 2 and 38 2771 respectively.
I also felt like mosley beating the shit out of margarito was a nice vengeance for cotto as well. Click view tickets below to buy cotto vs margarito tickets. No one will ever know for sure whether or not the first loss of miguel cotto 37 2, 30 ko. Antonio margarito, billed as the eighth wonder of the world, was a super welterweight fight for the wbc super welterweight championship. Miguel cotto l of puerto rico connects with a left handed punch against antonio margarito of mexico during the wba world junior middleweight title fight at madison square garden on december 3, 2011 in new york city. Margarito really should look to put together a few more wins over contenders before he calls out canelo and cotto again, because this is far too early for a fight between him and one of those. Miguel cotto battered antonio margarito over nine lopsided rounds, then won a tko decision amid confusion in the corner before they came out for 10th on saturday night in madison square garden. Cotto 362, 29 ko most recently moved into the junior middleweight division to challenge ricardo mayorga and yuri foreman, defeating both by tko. Miguel cotto 36 2, 29 kos is scheduled to fight a rematch against antonio margarito 387, 27 kos in december 3 2011. Miguel cotto vs antonio margarito ii boxing topics espn. When cotto and margarito met in 2008, they waged their memorable welterweight title bout at the mgm grand in las vegas, nevada.
You know that doesnt happen the majority of the time, right. Antonio margarito will not be allowed to get beaten up. What are your thoughts on the card so far for cotto vs. Dec 04, 2011 at the final news conference, cotto warned antonio margarito, im going to slap you like a little girl. In a much anticipated rematch, miguel cotto dismantled antonio margarito, avenging an earlier loss with a 9th round tko. Dec 03, 2011 hbo has put up the full second episode of cotto vs margarito 247, which aired last saturday night. Antonio margarito ii the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Antonio margarito, billed as the battle, was a professional boxing match.
Why miguel cottoantonio margarito trilogy would still. Pre margarito cotto vs pacquiao would have been a much closer fight. Why miguel cotto antonio margarito trilogy would still sell email. Antonio margarito ii for the wba light middleweight championship, held on december 3, 2011, at madison square garden, new york, usa includes mike jones vs. The miguel cotto vs saul canelo alvarez viewing guide. The first mexican boxer who beat manny pacquiao in his prime. Miguel cotto will be allowed to get beaten up on saturday.
The bout was held on december 3, 2011 at the madison square garden, in new york city, united states. Keith idec reports that the december 3 rematch between miguel cotto and antonio margarito will be broadcast by hbo payperview, and the fight will receive its own 247 series. Dec 04, 2011 although cotto landed brutal left hooks to his face, it didnt take too many shots for margarito s eye to begin swelling. The wba welterweight title bout took place on july 26, 2008, at. The fight everyone would want to see is a cotto margarito rematch. The match was put together after the second negotiation for the longawaited superfight between manny. For those who requested the pacquiao vs cotto full fight video hbo boxing, here it is. Honestly, this fight is bigger than pacquiaomayweather. Cotto defeated antonio margarito via tko in the 10th round. Dec 03, 2011 in case you missed them when they aired, check out every episode of hbos 247 series chronicling the upcoming rematch between miguel cotto vs.
Take a look back at one of the best fights of 2009. Cotto 36 2, 29 kos and margarito 387, 27 kos first met in 2008 and waged a bloody welterweight title bout in las vegas, a fight that was on hbo ppv. The summer showdown between miguel cotto and antonio margarito was one of those cantmiss fights. Nov 17, 2010 download pacquiao vs margarito hbo ppv in hd. Jun 18, 2008 well, right now miguel cotto is the number 1 fighter in the division, so if he wins, then he stays number 1. Antonio margarito vs miguel cotto full fight video pelea. I dont feel a change of trainers minimizes this fact. Hboppv lands cotto vs margarito 2 sherdog forums ufc. Fight for the wbc welterweight world championship, held on november, 2011 at cowboys stadium in arlington, texas, usa. Apr 08, 2017 going into the fight, cotto and margarito had records of 36 29 2 and 38 2771 respectively. Cotto boxed the best 6 rounds of his life against margarito and. Nov 14, 2010 scott christ did an amazing job with his full fight coverage of the manny pacquiao vs.
Rivalry with cotto isnt over at fridays weighin in chihuahua, mexico, the tijuana tornado antonio margarito again stated that his goal is a rubber match with wbo jr middleweight world champion and archrival miguel cotto. Cotto holds a title at 154 and sergio is a natural 154 fighter so theres no reason the fight cant happen but then again bob arum promotes cotto loli think sergio would win the fight if it did happen but what a statement it would be for cotto if he was to beat. Jun 08, 2017 cotto accepted his loss as margarito was ahead on judges scorecards even before the eleventh round knockout. But antonio margarito 3650 has always been one of those boxers who all try to avoid, he is a really tough fighter who hits very hard and who absorb any. Cotto vs margarito 2 is valid for the wba super world light middleweight title in their first fight margarito defeated cotto by tko july 26. Doubleclick the downloaded file and open with utorrent. Clearly, margarito isnt the same fighter he was for the first fight back in 2008. Miguel cotto vs antonio margarito ii highlights beatdown. Antonio margarito vs miguel cotto full fight video pelea 2008. And if marquez didnt ko pacquiao, the fight wouldnt be on right now. Miguel cotto vs antonio margarito ii 03122011 full fight. Get a complete recap of the first fight between miguel cotto vs. Dec 03, 2011 excellent performance from miguel cotto, margarito had success, he was bigger than cotto, he was able to stand his ground, often, but cotto had all the attributes, the work rate, the angles, his foot movement, and with the power he had, margarito, with the poor defence, and with his come forward style, it meant he was taking the full impact of all cotto s shots, which is bound to take its. The pay per view will take place on december 3, 2011 live at madison square garden in new york city, new york.
The promotion is not going to be as extensive because we don. Cotto is younger, has taken some punishment in his wins, but the motivation to undo the damage caused by margarito is a big one. In the pre fight press conference, cotto told margarito that he will slap him like a little girl. Miguel cotto faced antonio margarito for a pair of minor light middleweight championship belts on dec. Miguel cotto vs antonio margarito 2 full fight video pelea. Miguel cotto and antonio margarito collides once again in a rematch, after their memorable welterweight bout in 2008 where cotto was stopped in a gruelling 11 round battle. Watch video highlights as antonio margarito beat miguel cotto by 11th round tko to win. Antonio margarito on july 26, 2008, in las vegas, nevada, prior to their rematch at msg on dec. Cotto, margarito followed with a loss against shane mosley.
Cotto needs a few fights perhaps 2 low tier fights and a good prep vs a top tier fighter, perhaps clottey before taking on mags again. Hbo pay per view card for the miguel cotto vs antonio margarito 2 rematch. The video is as complete as possible, includes the national anthem, the entire fight, the decision video, and the interview. Cotto s a good fighter but i dont know if its such a good idea getting in the ring with magarito so soon after that beating. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Miguel cotto vs antonio margarito 2 full fight video pelea 2011.
Manny pacquiao 15 years of fighting, 56 fights, now one more fight antonio margarito. Miguel angel cotto vs antonio margarito full fight youtube. Nov, 2009 team cotto has no doubts margarito loaded gloves in 2008. Im not saying its going to happen any time soon, but do you think if cotto trained a little more and got in shape he could actually finish margarito off this time. No one will ever know for sure whether or not the first loss of miguel cotto 372, 30 ko, at the hands of antonio margarito 388, 27 ko, was tainted beyond the. Antonio margarito boxing online stream on 4 december 2011. Except the fact that jose luis castillo beat him the first fight.
We all had something to be thankful for this thanksgiving when. Tell me what cotto could have done to beat margarito. In his next fight, margarito moved up in weight class for a rematch with daniel santos, who. The bout was held on december 3, 2011 at the madison. Christ, of bad left hook fame, liveblogged all the action with. Miguel cotto is the current belt holder of wba light middleweight 154 lbs world champion. Margarito is already targeting some unfinished business a trilogy showdown with puerto ricos miguel cotto 415, 33 kos in december. Antonio margarito following his successful rematch with cintron, the ibf ordered him to fight a mandatory defense against the organizations numberone contender, joshua clottey, whom margarito had previously defeated in 2006. For antonio margarito, denial is admittance kevin vazquez contributor ii november 26, 2011 comments. Miguel cotto vs antonio margarito i 20080728 full fight.
Miguel cotto vs antonio margarito fan scorecards eye on the. The cotto vs margarito 2 is set in madison square garden in new york on december 3rd at 7. Aug 31, 2017 margarito seeks 3rd fight with cotto thursday in chihuahua, mexico, the tijuana tornado antonio margarito 4080, 27 kos and carson jones 401, 30 kos faced off in advance of their clash on saturday night. Antonio margarito ii was a boxing match for the wba super super welterweight title. Margarito live on saturday, nov only on payperview. If margarito wins, then i would put paul williams at number 1 because he already beat margarito, and i would put antonio at number 2. Click the picture for more link source file format. Mayorga is a brawler who leaves his chin out to be hit and if cotto can connect, yes hell drop anyone, but margarito is a lot more skilled an operator than mayorga, and with his relentless. Team cotto has no doubts margarito loaded gloves in 2008. Cotto vs margarito 1 was a goddamned bloodbath i watch. The following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total.
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