EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ANTONIO MARGARITO (short and sweet)

[THE REED]

January 24, 2008

Editor: What’s new?

AM: Not sure yet, there are some names being discussed for April 26, nothing has been confirmed, but I should know by today or tomorrow.

Editor: Is it going to be Zab Judah then Miguel Cotto?

AM: Yeah, that’s the plan, one fight before Cotto?

Editor: What are your thoughts on Judah? Do you view this as a tune-up type fight?

AM: No, no way. I know I have to prepare myself well for Judah. He’s a dangerous fighter and he lasted 11 rounds against Cotto, so we’ll see how he long he lasts against us.

Editor: Any plans after Cotto?

AM: Yeah, fight Cotto this year but also challenge Oscar De La Hoya to fight on May 3. He’s looking at 140 pounders to fight in Mexico, we’ll we’re right here if he wants to do it, all the way up to 154. Best of all we can give the Mexican fans two of it’s best.

Editor: Vernon Forrest has also mentioned your name.

AM: Yeah, and we would be willing to go to 154, he has the WBC title.

Editor: What would you like to say to everyone?

AM: Thank you for your support, I dedicate all my fights to my fans. Hopefully they will see me fighting very soon.

[BiggyGuns91]

trust me, its not gonna be long before the margarito fans start saying vernon forrest ducked margarito

[SAN D13GO VILLAN]

Thanks allot! I hope Judah steps up and takes the fight.

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

trust me, its not gonna be long before the margarito fans start saying vernon forrest ducked margarito

Look, it's not about fighters "ducking" Margarito, it's their handlers understanding he's a high risk low reward fight.

If you don't understadn that I don't know what to tell you.

[bishop2006]

Styles make fights,at this stage,i think Margarito would beat Forrest,Forrest has problems with tall boxers who can take a punch,and punch ( Mayorga ) I think Margarito would win this fight

Its weird how boxing works,i think Margarito has a chance of beating Cotto,but i think DLH beats Margarito,BUT i think Cotto would beat DLH,thats the great thing about this sport