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According to the Los Angeles Times, the California State Athletic Commission has revoked Antonio Margarito's boxing license, putting the boxer on suspension for at least one year and revoked the training license of Javier Capetillo. Commissioners expressed doubts about Capetillo's story that he "accidentally" implanted hard inserts into the hand wraps of Margarito before the fight with Shane Mosley on January 24.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the California State Athletic Commission has revoked Antonio Margarito's boxing license, putting the boxer on suspension for at least one year and revoked the trainer's license of Javier Capetillo. Commissioners expressed doubts about Capetillo's story that he "accidentally" implanted hard inserts into the hand wraps of Margarito before the fight with Shane Mosley on January 24.
According to the Los Angeles Times, a big crowd gathered to view Antonio Margarito's hearing before the California State Athletic Commission, which takes place to hand out a ruling on the foreign substance that was found in his hand wraps before the January 24 bout with Shane Mosley at the Staples Center. Margarito is represented by well-known attorney Daniel Petrocelli.
According to the Los Angeles Times, a big crowd gathered to view Antonio Margarito's hearing before the California State Athletic Commission, which takes place to hand out a ruling on the foreign substance that was found in his hand wraps before the January 24 bout with Shane Mosley at the Staples Center. Margarito is represented by well-known attorney Daniel Petrocelli.
According to the Los Angeles Times, a big crowd gathered to view Antonio Margarito's hearing before the California State Athletic Commission, which takes place to hand out a ruling on the foreign substance that was found in his hand wraps before the January 24 bout with Shane Mosley at the Staples Center. Margarito is represented by well-known attorney Daniel Petrocelli.
Freddie Roach, trainer of Manny Pacquiao, sees his fighter taking out Ricky Hatton after a good six rounds of action. Pacquiao meets Hatton on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Roach says the fight will be action filled for the first half and then Pacquiao's speed will pull him ahead for a late knockout win. In the last few weeks, Roach has predicted a ninth round stoppage of Hatton.
Former WBO super featherweight champ Alex Arthur says that his promoter Frank Warren has promised him a crack at the winner of Marco Antonio Barrera-Amir Khan, taking place on March 14 in Manchester. Arthur makes his debut at lightweight on March 27. If Khan wins, who is also promoted by Warren, a clash with Arthur is possible, but I don't see Barrera going in that direction. The Mexican legend is looking for the biggest money fights possible and Arthur is not one of those fights.
An early statistical look on the April 11 clash between WBO interm-junior middleweight champion Paul Williams and former champion Ronald "Winky" Wright. The fight will televised by HBO from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
WBA/WBC/IBF super flyweight champ Vic Darchinyan is making plans for a jump in weight to pick up another division title. Darchinyan returned home to Sydney, Australia on Tuesday and told reporters that he wants a title at 118. Last Saturday he battered former champion Jorge Arce on route to an eleven round stoppage.
It's official, former light heavyweight champion Danny Green has announced his return to the ring for a big money rematch with Australian rival Anthony Mundine, set to take place within twelve months. Green said the fight would have to take place in Perth, and light heavyweight. Mundine recently moved down to middleweight after two title runs at 168-pounds.