As the hours wind down to his long-awaited comeback, Antonio Margarito took some time out of his final preparations and spoke with Examiner.com. In the first part of this 2 part series, Margarito talks about his return to the ring, becoming a new fighter, his training for the fight, predictions for both fights on May 8th, and more.
Of course, what interview would be complete without Margarito's confident responses to a potential match-up with Manny Pacquiao.
Can you describe how your training went in preparation for your upcoming fight against Garcia?
Training went very well. Robert and I, as well as the rest of the team adapted very well. There were no issues with sparring, injuries, or weight.
What can the fans expect when you make your return to the ring on May 8th, and are you excited to get back into the ring?
I am very excited about getting back into the ring. It has been over a year and I am anxious to hear the cheers of the crowd. I've worked very hard for the past two months, you are going to see a new fighter with a lot of hunger. A fighter with a mission, a mission to conqueror and destroy.
Any predictions on your fight with Garcia?
The only prediction is victory. I will win this fight.
In addition to Margarito vs. Cintron, Paul WIlliams will also be fighting Kermit CIntron on May 8th. Since you have been in the ring with both men, who do you think will win between Paul Williams and Kermit Cintron and why?
Paul Williams will dominate Kermit Cintron and knock him out in the middle rounds. Williams is too strong, too quick for the slow Cintron.
Any interest in a rematch with Sergio Martinez? His team has said they would love a rematch with you.
Sure, but this would be up to my promoter. I am aware of Martinez and his team mentioning my name, but first I have business with Robert Garcia to care of.
Why do you want to fight Manny Pacquiao?
Pacquiao is known as the "Mexican Assassin", but he hasn't faught this Mexican. This is a fight that my country people want. They know that I will beat Pacquiao and strip him of that title.
How do you think you match up against Manny?
My height, strength, pressure, and constant punching will give Manny problems.
wow....................
fuk margarito who ever he fights next will bust his ass.. and i hope garcia does also... but nontheless if he marg wins tonight it will be betetr for boxing because bigger fights can be made but this guy doesnt have a licence so never mind
If the fight with Mayweather doesn't get made, Arum will certainly push for
this option.
I'll move on. A Pac fight will always be entertaining.
I'll expect to see Mayweather fight the best out there. PWill and Martinez.
No more, no less.
I would expect retirement could be his exit to duck these fights.
What is a real Mexican anyway
I would like to see Paq vs Margarito as a fallback fight if Paq vs Floyd cannot be made. Margarito has already stated that he will be going back to 147 after this fight, so Paq haters....if Paq vs Margarito is made at 147 dont be trying that drained shit. Thanks in advance.
Where does it says "REAL MEXICAN"?
That should be unrespecfull for Morales, Barrera and Marquez, two of them actually beated him at least one time..
MANIPULATED TITLE...
Its sad how u guys try to make margarito look like a bad guy. All he said was pacquiao never fought this mexican. I don't know why you guys hate him so much was cotto your favorite fighter and your all still mad cuz margarito murdered him?
Hate on people because in the end of the day tony is a legend and a future hall of famer, nobody can ever be like the number 1 mexican badass
I actually like Tony a lot and he is a great addition to the sport of boxing. I'm so fukkin hyped to see him fight tonight. Dude is a beast
Anything that comes out of Margaritos mouth is straight bullsht and deserves no attention. The guy committed one of the biggest boxing crimes and he wants a money fight, fk Margarito
There is some question regarding the wraps of Trinidad yet you still have him in your signature. In fact there is no question the guy who does his wraps admitted that he does his wraps like that every time(referring to the Hopkins debacle), so he had used cheating wraps for years. Of course these are statements made about how he wrapped his hands over the years. He had always wrapped his hands the same way, it was illegal, and yet he didn't know when he refused to take off his glove and do a rewrap.
A fake mexican must be one like marquez, someone that doenst get KNOCKED THE **** OUT!
Pacquiao would eat his ass up like nothing, the dude gets hit so much it would be sad to see him in there with the pacman
LOL
Oscar Larios a 2 Division champion mexican is better than Margarito in terms of RIng accomplishments. add the hand wraps cheating and Larios shits on Margs resume.
"This Mexican" Margarito wouldn't take a shot at MAB, EM, or JMM or any of the other Mexicans that Pac has fought.
The only Mexican would take a shot at. Is his fellow Mexican-American Oscar....
I could see him taking a shot at MAB but he would never take a shot at Morales (or JMM). People fail to realize how much respect Morales has amongst Mexican fans, fellow Mexican fighters, and trainers. Tony has the upmost respect for Morales.