Cotto-Margarito II is on, Weight Issue Set Aside

http://www.maxboxing.com/news/promo-lead/cotto-margarito-ii-is-on-weight-issue-set-aside By German Villasenor August, 2011- The long-awaited rematch between WBA super welterweight champion Miguel Cotto and the first man to stop him, Antonio Margarito, is officially on. After some haggling on Cotto’s side regarding a same-day weigh-in, the battle and details have been clarified. “Both sides have agreed to terms. The fight is December 3rd at Madison Square Garden,” said Sergio Diaz, Margarito’s manager, last Wednesday. In addition to the same-day weigh-in Cotto requested, the Puerto Rican fighter wanted Margarito to agree to not weighing more than 160 on the day of the fight. Although the WBA 154-pound title is at stake, the fight will be officially contested at 153 pounds. Cotto proposed that the usual ten-pound gain allowed over the 24 hours following the official weigh-in be amended, allowing only six pounds maximum for rehydration. After some negotiations, the issue was put to rest. “Yes, that was thrown out. New contracts are being drafted and should be signed by both by the end of the week,” concluded Diaz. ....