Cotto Vs Margarito: page 8

Margarito Granted a License in NY, Cotto Rematch is On!

•Nov 22, 2011

The New York State Athletic Commission ended a highly controversial ordeal Tuesday by granting Antonio Margarito a boxing license.

“Fighting Words” – Deconstructing Cotto-Margarito Ep. 1

David P. Greisman

•Nov 21, 2011

by David P. Greisman - In a week where days were spent questioning whether (and where) the rematch between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito would occur, it took less than half an hour to remind us of why it must. This was the challenge facing the producers of HBO’s “24/7” series — how do you turn boxing fans’ attention to the fourth major pay-per-view in three months and the second in three weeks? How do you bring the conversation away from the third bout between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez and direct it toward the second bout between Cotto and Margarito? You do it by letting the fighters speak for themselves. Let us let the first episode of “24/7 Cotto/Margarito,” which aired this past Saturday, do the same. There was much about it that got people talking, and for good reason. With a nod to syndicated columnist Norman Chad, I took notes:

Margarito Heads Back To Mexico, Top Rank Confident

Keith Idec

•Nov 21, 2011

Antonio Margarito flew back to Toluca, Mexico, from Teterboro, N.J., on Monday night to resume training camp after a New York State Athletic Commission-approved specialist examined his surgically repaired right eye.

Photos: Miguel Cotto Training Hard For Margarito Rematch

Boxing Photos

•Nov 21, 2011

Orlando,Florida --- Miguel Cotto works out during media day for his upcoming highly-anticipated World Championship rematch against Antonio Margarito, Saturday, December 3, scheduled for 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®. --- Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.

Top Rank To Hit Denver For Cotto-Margarito Discussions

David Rosenberg

•Nov 21, 2011

According to sources with knowledge of the situation, representatives from Top Rank will be in Denver today to discuss the details of possibly moving the highly anticipated Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Margarito rematch from New York City. The fight is currently scheduled to take place in Madison Square Garden, which is nearly sold out. Denver's Pepsi Center is being viewed as a frontrunner venue to host the fight. Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas is also being considered.

Cotto vs. Margarito 24/7 Episode 1: Review and Recap

Luis Sandoval

•Nov 20, 2011

The storyline for Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II is one that could entice anyone; even someone who does not follow the sport. HBO did a fantastic job presenting their story which began back in July 26, 2008. While at times it took the feel that we were watching a 20/20 criminal investigation, it also managed to touch our hearts as Miguel and his mother spoke of the late Miguel Cotto Sr. One thing is for sure, we all want to see this rematch just as bad as we did their first fight 3 years ago. Probably even more.

Chavez's Options: Cotto-Margarito Winner, Felix Sturm

Jhonny Gonzalez

•Nov 20, 2011

Co-promoters Fernando Beltran and Bob Arum of Top Rank are interested in matching WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. against the winner of the upcoming rematch between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, scheduled for December 3rd. Chavez vs. Cotto was once being explored in 2010, but the fight never happened. Another fight of interest is a unification with WBA champion Felix Sturm of Germany. Sturm is going to be a much tougher fight to put together, as he makes a lot of money to stage his fights in Germany.

Margarito's License Still in Limbo, Decision Due Tuesday

Keith Idec

•Nov 20, 2011

Antonio Margarito remains in licensing limbo. The former welterweight champion interrupted his training camp Sunday to fly on a private jet from Toluca, Mexico, to Teterboro, New Jersey. He is scheduled to arrive Sunday night, when he’ll head to a Manhattan hotel to await his fate.

NYSAC: Margarito's Eye Must Get Examined By Our Doctor

Keith Idec

•Nov 18, 2011

The New York State Athletic Commission announced Friday afternoon during an executive session that Antonio Margarito will have to get examined by one of their doctors in order to secure a boxing license in the state. The commission has concerns over his surgically repaired right eye. Margarito, currently training in Mexico, would have to get examined on an immediate basis, as time is quickly running out.