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The dark horse of the welterweight division, Antonio Margarito, wants the big names, but the big names do not want him. The problem with a guy like Margarito is the fact that his name does not generate enough money to lure the big names in the ring.
Margarito (33-4, 24KOs) needed only 74 seconds to blow away Manuel "*******" Gomez (28-11-2, 20 KOs) when the fighters met at the Aladdin Resort in Las Vegas.
From the start, both men came out with bad intentions as they were winging big shots. The two fighters continued to trade until Margarito's signature right hand almost took Gomez's head from his body. A series of four punches put Gomez down to the mat, where he spit out his mouthpiece and appeared to be in serious trouble. Referee Richard Steele immediately stopped the fight.
After the conclusion of the contest, promoter Bob Arum told the press that he would like to match Margarito with the winner of April's clash between Floyd Mayweather and Zab Judah. Arum's plan is stage the proposed bout on July 29.
Margarito on the other hand was very skeptical about the willingness of Mayweather, Judah or any of the top welterweights to meet him in the ring. It all comes down to the notion of too much risk being involved for fighters like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Zab Judah or Shane Mosley to put themselves on the line for what they feel are unworthy paydays. Margarito is big welterweight, and in most cases he blows his opponents away with sheer strength, but it also scares away top ten competition. [details]
Margarito (33-4, 24KOs) needed only 74 seconds to blow away Manuel "*******" Gomez (28-11-2, 20 KOs) when the fighters met at the Aladdin Resort in Las Vegas.
From the start, both men came out with bad intentions as they were winging big shots. The two fighters continued to trade until Margarito's signature right hand almost took Gomez's head from his body. A series of four punches put Gomez down to the mat, where he spit out his mouthpiece and appeared to be in serious trouble. Referee Richard Steele immediately stopped the fight.
After the conclusion of the contest, promoter Bob Arum told the press that he would like to match Margarito with the winner of April's clash between Floyd Mayweather and Zab Judah. Arum's plan is stage the proposed bout on July 29.
Margarito on the other hand was very skeptical about the willingness of Mayweather, Judah or any of the top welterweights to meet him in the ring. It all comes down to the notion of too much risk being involved for fighters like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Zab Judah or Shane Mosley to put themselves on the line for what they feel are unworthy paydays. Margarito is big welterweight, and in most cases he blows his opponents away with sheer strength, but it also scares away top ten competition. [details]
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