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By Miguel Rivera
After 42 months of retirement, former world champion Antonio Margarito (38-8, 27KOs) is back in training and seriously considering the possibility of a comeback at either junior middleweight or middleweight.
Margarito was forced to retire due to an injury to his right eye, which was severely damaged during his decision loss to Manny Pacquiao in 2010.
He tried to return to the ring a year later, in a rematch with Miguel Cotto, and the injured eye began to swell up within a few rounds and forced the ringside physician to pull him from the fight in the ninth round.
After being evaluated medically, Margarito says his right eye is now 100% and he believes that he can still make a statement at age 37.
"I need to talk to my family," Margarito told ESPN Deportes. "Yes, I have thought about it because my eye is one hundred percent, but I do have the urge and it needs to be discussed. I was surprised [at how good I've done in the gym], because I've been retired for so long."
"[Middleweight and junior middleweight] are by far the most interesting divisions. Right now I'm up to 175 pounds. I need to get down to 154 pounds or stay at 160 pounds. Obviously I'd like to go against the elite, with anyone...Cotto, Canelo, those who say they are the best. I feel good in all aspects." [Click Here To Read More]
After 42 months of retirement, former world champion Antonio Margarito (38-8, 27KOs) is back in training and seriously considering the possibility of a comeback at either junior middleweight or middleweight.
Margarito was forced to retire due to an injury to his right eye, which was severely damaged during his decision loss to Manny Pacquiao in 2010.
He tried to return to the ring a year later, in a rematch with Miguel Cotto, and the injured eye began to swell up within a few rounds and forced the ringside physician to pull him from the fight in the ninth round.
After being evaluated medically, Margarito says his right eye is now 100% and he believes that he can still make a statement at age 37.
"I need to talk to my family," Margarito told ESPN Deportes. "Yes, I have thought about it because my eye is one hundred percent, but I do have the urge and it needs to be discussed. I was surprised [at how good I've done in the gym], because I've been retired for so long."
"[Middleweight and junior middleweight] are by far the most interesting divisions. Right now I'm up to 175 pounds. I need to get down to 154 pounds or stay at 160 pounds. Obviously I'd like to go against the elite, with anyone...Cotto, Canelo, those who say they are the best. I feel good in all aspects." [Click Here To Read More]
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