Tag: Antonio Margarito
Three Cards in Three Weeks
by Guest Writer on Dec.24, 2011, under Boxing News
Back-to-back roadtrips to witness Cotto-Margarito, Khan-Peterson, and Ward-Froch an unforgetable experience
By Chip Mitchell
Miguel Cotto (right) bounces a right off the chin of Antonio Margarito in their rematch. (Photo Credit : Chris Farina - Top Rank, copyright 2011)
My colleague Robert Uzzell and I recently attended three major fight cards on the east coast. The events just so happened to take place on back-to-back-to-back weekends. Hey, who says all the good fights land in Vegas? As gas prices soared to about $3.80 per gallon, we wondered if Greyhound or even Air Tran would be a feasible option in the future. Nevertheless, we gassed up the vehicle and began our journey.
First up was the much-anticipated rematch between Antonio ‘The Tijuana Tornado’ Margarito and Miguel ‘Junito’ Cotto. The house was packed as the majority Hispanic crowd came to support their respective compatriots. There were maybe three times as many Cotto supporters than there were fans for Margarito. (continue reading…)
Photo of the Day: Cotto Stops Margarito
by Press Releases on Dec.06, 2011, under Boxing News
NEW YORK CITY -- Miguel Cotto (right) stops Antonio Margarito in the 10th round , Saturday, December 3, at Madison Square Garden. (Photo Credit : Chris Farina - Top Rank, copyright 2011)
Photo of the Day: Cotto and Margarito in L.A.
by CBZNews on Sep.28, 2011, under Boxing News
Sept. 22, 2011, Los Angeles,Ca. --- Miguel Cotto talks with reporters Thursday in Los Angeles during a public press conference on the world tour to announce his highly-anticipated World Championship rematch against Antonio Margarito , Saturday, December 3, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Cotto Promotions, Tornado Promotions, AT&T, and Madison Square Garden, Cotto-Margarito II will be produced and distributed Live by HBO Pay-Per-View®. --- Photo Credit : Chris Farina - Top Rank, copyright 2011
PHOTOS: Results from Cowboy Stadium–Pacquiao vs. Margarito and Undercard Bouts
by Press Releases on Nov.14, 2010, under Press Releases
ARLINGTON, TX, November 13, 2010 – Superstar Manny Pacquiao wins a 12-round unanimous decision over Antonio Margarito Saturday night at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington,Texas. – Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank, copyright 2010
ARLINGTON, TX, November 13, 2010 – Mike Jones wins a 10-round majority decision over Jesus Soto-Karass Saturday night at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington,Texas. – Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank, copyright 2010 (continue reading…)
PHOTO: Pacquiao and Margarito Weigh-In
by Press Releases on Nov.13, 2010, under Press Releases
ARLINGTON, TX, November 12, 2010 – (L-R) 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. — Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank, copyright 2010
