Why dont Fighters want to fight Antonio Margarito?

This is a serious question. I am a huge fan and i may sound like i am beating a dead horse but i am not. Why dont the big name fighters want to fight or/ why didnt they want to fight him? Other than Paul Williams and Joshua Clottey, there are no other big names who want him. And Margarito already fought them. So seriously, what is it about him that makes fighters turn the other way? He just fought the biggest name at WW and a while back the next big WW in Williams, the winner of Shane vs Mayorga might fight him and he already beat Clottey. Santos has said he would give him the rematch, Mayorga said he would fight him, Cotto said he would rematch him and so did Williams. Plenty of big names willing to fight him or fought him.

Margarito should have the clottey rematch on showtime, where the first fight was

They do want to fight him but they want to fight him on HBO and there are no dates for anyone for the rest of the year.

In fairness, we've seen Marg in with Cotto, Williams and Clottey, the three top welters other than himself, and against Cintron too, another good welter, so its a little unfair to say everyone is avoiding him. I suppose the boxers we are talking about are Mayweather and De La Hoya? The harsh truth here is that they are on a different plateau in terms of marketability in comparison with Marg and simply want more marketable fights, after all Marg is nobody's golden boy and does lack mainstream star appeal. I do think there is an element of boxing judgement in there too though. Margarito is a tremendously dangerous opponent because his chin/ workrate/ power combo mean you can box excellently, even outbox him for much of the fight, and still lose by brutal KO, exactly like Cotto. This is not a risk people like Mayweather and De La Hoya, with big reputations to protect are going to be very keen to take. Getting beaten up by a crude slugger does not look good on the resume and IMO it would take a hell of a lot to get either of these guys to take the risk.

As a HUGE Margarito fan, I am very disappointed he's not fighting Williams sooner. I really expected him to fight him early next year. Yes Diaz mentioned Williams name on that last report as an opponent they would take if Top Rank were to put him in line to fight Tony next year but we all know that Bob Arum might not want this fight to ever happen. I'm sure it's not Tony's fault as everyone and even his biggest haters know that Tony isn't afraid of anybody. Unfortunately or fortunately for Tony his moment to rise has come in a bit late and he deserves to be on the spotlight after all the hard road work he's had to endure throughout his career. So if Tony's next opponent is a big draw like Mayorga or Mosley in order to get another well deserved big paycheck following a rematch with Cotto for another big purse, I'll be happy for Tony and will root for him but as a boxing fan I will be disappointed that a rematch with Williams might never happen or if it indeed happens it will be too late and might not matter as much as it would do right now to finally put a nail on the coffin and finally kill all the doubt and hate that Margarito is indeed the king at 147 right now. I take my hats off to you for being a reasonable fan...I wish it was more people like you! PROPS!

This is a serious question. I am a huge fan and i may sound like i am beating a dead horse but i am not. Why dont the big name fighters want to fight or/ why didnt they want to fight him? Other than Paul Williams and Joshua Clottey, there are no other big names who want him. And Margarito already fought them. So seriously, what is it about him that makes fighters turn the other way? Ok lets be clear, what you're really asking is why Oscar won't fight Margarito, or maybe why don't Margarito gets to fight smaller fighters like Oscar did (Floyd, Forbes, now Pacquiao...). The answer is simple: Oscar is not the rule, he's the exception, he pretty much calls the shots and fights who he wants (cept for Floyd apparently) and everyone wants a go at him because he pretty much guarantees a millionaire purse. Good enough for you? It's not a bad deal having Clottey and Williams in line to fight you, they are both champions and major players in the ww game. You must understand Oscar is a very rare bird. Sure he's half Mexican but most people who don't know him consider him to be white. He talks like the white folks do, he was born and lives in the US. How many top welterweights are this "white"? Yep, just Oscar so he draws attention on his own. Add a well spoken persona he created and good attitude (unless he loses) and you have a Rocky Marciano (Balboa) which actually exists and fights well. Not just white people but everyone is attracted to this rare bird. Think of him as the "white" Tiger Woods. Similar effects, although i must say Tiger really is a legend.

margarito avoided? that's bull. PAC wants him after DLH Hatton PBF :D

I've heard of margarito, youtube was not popular back then.:D hahaha...touche'

Who knew who Margarito was in Mosley's prime? Really...answer that question. I've heard of margarito, youtube was not popular back then.:D

and i honestly think most people will fight margarito now since he has mad a name for himself with the cotto victory! He's not a big risk low reward anymore! Exactly :) The only guy really avoiding him is De La Hoya.

mosley turned down a margarito fight when mosly acutally mattered. Who knew who Margarito was in Mosley's prime? Really...answer that question.

and i honestly think most people will fight margarito now since he has mad a name for himself with the cotto victory! He's not a big risk low reward anymore!

mosley turned down a margarito fight when mosly acutally mattered. As I said, we arn't talking about the past. We are talking present, and Mosley wants the fight, 1 of at least 4 fighters that are asking for it..

Williams and Clottey want to fight him, Mosley said he would fight him, Cotto said he would take a rematch. Those are 4 of the Top Welters, I bet Judah would fight him as well.. mosley turned down a margarito fight when mosly acutally mattered.

Because he has no regard for human life. PLAIN AND BASIC COMMON SENSE!!! :) But seriously alot of top welters are looking to fight Margarito for example Williams and Clottey. Only two fighters who really avoided him was Oscar and Mayweather. Oscar has a reason to avoid him. Theres a good chance Margarito would end Oscars career in a way no one would want to see it happen.

Margarito just isn't a marketable fighter. I stated before Top Rank lost money with Margarito winning. Yes, Arum promotes Margarito as well, but Cotto's style just made for a better and more marketable fight against an Oscar or Floyd (and still do). Look at Margarito's situation now, with all the talk of him fighting De La Hoya, Williams, Clottey, etc...now he's getting a tune up fight in Feb, and then a Cotto rematch. What does that tell you? They can't get this guy a fight and it's not because people are scared of Tony, he just has no marquee value.

margarito Already Schooled Williams. He Just Couldnt Get The Decision. No Need To Go Through That Again Right Away. Paul Williams Needs To Fight Quintana Again. While Margarito Fights Clottey Again. Then Williams And Margarito Are Left. But To You My Friend, Why Didnt Mayweather Take A Career High Payday To Fight Margarito? :?!: Wow!!:?!:

Margarito already schooled Williams. He just couldnt get the decision. No need to go through that again right away. Paul Williams needs to fight Quintana again. While Margarito fights Clottey again. Then Williams and Margarito are left. But to you my friend, Why didnt Mayweather take a career high payday to fight Margarito? I didn't know Margarito can school his opponent, as far as I can remember all he did was to out punch and out hustle his opponents. Who would wanna watch a Margarito before except Mexicans?

Because he has no regard for human life. PLAIN AND BASIC COMMON SENSE!!! :) But seriously alot of top welters are looking to fight Margarito for example Williams and Clottey. Only two fighters who really avoided him was Oscar and Mayweather.

Better question is, Why doesnt Margarito want to fight P. Williams for a career high payday and redemption? I admire and respect El Mero Mero Chingon and understand why he's making PWill wait for a rematch BUT i hope he does fight PWILL after he KTFO of Cotto in their rematch....