By Mark Vester
The anticipated bout between WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, scheduled for July 26 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, has the entire boxing world talking. Most boxing experts have been stumped as to which fighter will pull out the win. It's no surprise that one of the top trainers in the sport, Freddie Roach, was also stumped when asked to make a prediction on the winner.
"Cotto against Margarito will be one of the greatest matchups in the last 10 years," Roach said. "I cannot even pick a winner in this one."
The press tour to promote the fight has already made it's way Los Angeles and Mexico, with upcoming stops in New York and Puerto Rico. Margarito has been trying to land a fight with Cotto for some time, and promised victory for the Mexican boxing fans.
"This is the fight I've always wanted. This will be a great night for all Mexican fans. There is no way I will lose to Cotto," Margarito said.
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