
Antonio Margarito Pumped: I'm Ready To Fight Anybody!
Former welterweight world champion Antonio Margarito finally made his return on Saturday night at Arena Mexico. It was his first fight in more than four years.

Former welterweight world champion Antonio Margarito finally made his return on Saturday night at Arena Mexico. It was his first fight in more than four years.

Antonio Margarito's comeback isn't likely going very far, but his first night back in more than four years provided non-stop entertainment in barely edging Jorge Paez Jr. over 10 rounds Saturday evening in Mexico City.

Antonio Margarito's comeback isn't likely going very far, but his first night back in more than four years provided non-stop entertainment in barely edging Jorge Paez Jr. over 10 rounds Saturday evening in Mexico City. Scores were 97-92, 96-93 and 95-94 in favor of Margarito, whose last win came nearly five years ago.

Antonio Margarito is set for his first fight in more than four years, as he faces second generation boxer Jorge Paez Jr. in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight headliner Saturday evening in Mexico City, Mexico. Both fighters came in right at the 154 lb. divisional limit. More than 10,000 fans are expected to be in attendance at Arena Ciudad de Mexico, where the event will air on TV Azteca in Mexico and beIN Sport Español in the United States (11:00 p.m. ET).

Antonio Margarito is set for his first fight in more than four years, as he faces second generation boxer Jorge Paez Jr. in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight headliner Saturday evening in Mexico City, Mexico. Both fighters came in right at the 154 lb. divisional limit. More than 10,000 fans are expected to be in attendance at Arena Ciudad de Mexico, where the event will air on TV Azteca in Mexico and beIN Sport Español in the United States (11:00 p.m. ET).

As previously reported, The return of former world champion Antonio Margarito has exploded with more than 10,000 fans expected to attend this Saturday's card at the Mexico City Arena. Margarito will take on the son of Mexican legend, Jorge 'Maromerito' Paez. The two fighters came face to face earlier today, when they both took part in the open workouts for the press.

The return of former world champion Antonio Margarito has exploded with more than 10,000 fans expected to attend this Saturday's card at the Mexico City Arena. Margarito will take on the son of Mexican legend, Jorge 'Maromerito' Paez.

By Rafael Soto Earlier today, former WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito finished up the strong stage of his preparation for his upcoming return fight against Jorge Paez Jr. The fight is scheduled for Saturday March 5 at the Arena Mexico City. The card "Thunder against Lightning" will be promoted by Zanfer Promotions and broadcast on Azteca 7, La Casa del Boxing.

Former world champion Antonio Margarito has denied some of the rumors that he returned to the sport of boxing due to financial issues. The 'Tijuana Tornada' is scheduled to fight on March 5th at the Mexico City Arena when he faces Jorge 'Maromerito' Paez.

Former world champion Antonio Margarito has promised to retire from boxing if he loses on March 5th at the Mexico City Arena when he faces Jorge 'Maromerito' Paez. Margarito, 38-years-old, has been inactive since December of 2011. He was stopped in nine rounds in his last fight by Miguel Cotto in their rematch at New York's Madison Square Garden.