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

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

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 about the hand wraps controversy Mexican warrior Margarito is these days best known for.… read more “On This Day: Antonio Margarito Batters Miguel Cotto To Defeat In A Fight Destined To Be Shrouded In Controversy”

One Crazy Boxing Summer

One Crazy Boxing Summer

Get ready for what might just go down as the oddest, the most almost unbelievable, the craziest summer in the history of boxing. So far this year, we have confirmed for the summer months (traditionally a slow time for the sport of boxing):

Evander Holyfield vs Kevin Mcbride (apparently not an exhibition bout but a “real” fight)

Oscar De La Hoya’s ring return (possibly against an MMA fighter, but under boxing rules)

Juan Manuel Marquez vs Miguel Cotto (an exhibition bout with no head-gear)

Marco Antonio Barrera vs Erik Morales IV (also an exhibition bout, further details to come)

Mike Tyson’s next bout (yet another exhibition bout).… read more “One Crazy Boxing Summer”

Canelo Alvarez Has Listed His Most Important Fight To Date, And He Didn’t Pick Mayweather Or Golovkin

Canelo Alvarez Has Listed His Most Important Fight To Date, And He Didn't Pick Mayweather Or Golovkin

Canelo Alvarez is looking at “making more history,” and the 30 year old feels he has years ahead of him in the sport. But as of now, when asked to name the “most important fight” he has undertaken since going pro at the young age of just 15, Canelo had a quick and firm response.… read more “Canelo Alvarez Has Listed His Most Important Fight To Date, And He Didn’t Pick Mayweather Or Golovkin”

Will Miguel Cotto’s retirement stick? Oscar De La Hoya for one is not sure

Will Miguel Cotto's retirement stick? Oscar De La Hoya for one is not sure

As fans know, the sport of boxing is absolutely littered with great fighters who, despite announcing their retirement, were simply unable to walk away and stay away for good without making a comeback. Right now, 37 year old future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto sounds about as convincing as is imaginable when he insists that, yes, his comeback WILL stick; that he will fight no more.

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