Could Margarito have taken Trinidads punch for 12 rounds?

[Trevbutler]

Santos hurt margarito, I see no reason Tito could not do the same and more.

[dfwtx]

Tito would get the ko, Marg has one of the worst defences i've seen at an elite level of late, there is human limits on how many punches like Tito's that you can take, even if the recipient has no regard for human limits he will still crack eventually

[IMDAZED]

Absolutely not.

Antonio Margarito may be the most underrated welter of this decade but Felix Trinidad is the best 147lber since a prime Pernell Whitaker moved up. And everything Margarito did, he did better.

Trinidad had both the power to stop Margarito and the stamina to outlast him. He was often known as a slow starter - most of his knockdowns at welter came in the first two rounds. But it wasn't because of his chin; Tito would often get caught peering in while sizing his opponents moves. But like Margarito, he was relentless once he got going. And carried much greater firepower and superior skills.

This fight would be an absolute war for as long as it lasted. And it would last. In the end, I see an ending similar to Trinidad-Campas, with the proud Margarito unwilling to fold and taking head-snapping blows along the ropes. Trinidad TKO12.

[Mr. Ryan]

no one can ko margarito

Even Jake Lamotta was stopped before, Margarito isn't infallible.

[markfrombrookly]

if vargas lasted 11 i see margarito easily fighting 24 rounds with tito

Ummm for 1 they fought at 154 which was Vargas natural weight. And 2 a prime Vargags gets in Margaritos ass at 154. oh and Last but not least Trinidad would destroy Margarito.. Trinidad is ALOT bigger and stronger then Cotto.

[Slotff]

David Reid lasted all 12. Vargas (as skilled as he may be) lasted till the 12th without a chin. I think it'd be a very competitive fight.

[MANGLER]

At 160 or 154, hell no. But at 147, no way Tito KO's Tony. I'd still pick him to win on points tho.

[markfrombrookly]

David Reid lasted all 12. Vargas (as skilled as he may be) lasted till the 12th without a chin. I think it'd be a very competitive fight.

Vargas didnt have a chin? Maybe later in his career when his weight fluxuated but when he was in his prime he had a pretty good chin.

[Eaner0919]

Absolutely not.

Antonio Margarito may be the most underrated welter of this decade but Felix Trinidad is the best 147lber since a prime Pernell Whitaker moved up. And everything Margarito did, he did better.

Trinidad had both the power to stop Margarito and the stamina to outlast him. He was often known as a slow starter - most of his knockdowns at welter came in the first two rounds. But it wasn't because of his chin; Tito would often get caught peering in while sizing his opponents moves. But like Margarito, he was relentless once he got going. And carried much greater firepower and superior skills.

This fight would be an absolute war for as long as it lasted. And it would last. In the end, I see an ending similar to Trinidad-Campas, with the proud Margarito unwilling to fold and taking head-snapping blows along the ropes. Trinidad TKO12.

good post man and I agree. Tito's relentless approach is far different than margarito's. He was calculating and very exact in his punishment. It would be a fun fight to watch but Tito's skill would prevail over the course of the fight

[joseph5620]

is margarito as good as vargas or reid as a boxer?no.he's there to be hit.alot.and no cintron does not hit harder than tito.

Margarito is a better fighter than either one. That's not debatable to me