Margarito All Hype No Action?

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Oh Yea I Used To Be A Mayweather Fan Untill He Turned *****.......making Excuses And Sgit I Never Thought He Would Duck Anyone I Always Felt He Was It

So now you're a fan of a guy who is scared to challenge anyone at welterweight except a guy who started at 130? A guy who stays quiet when people step up and challenge him? Margarito doesn't make excuses, he just shuts his mouth like a scared lil *****...

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The Limitation of Hype
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antonio margarito22.10.06 - By Jeffrey Cabauatan: Any publicity is good publicity. This applies even more to the sport of boxing which shown tremendous decreased in fans and media exposure. Hype is what’s keeping the interest in boxing. In an era where key match ups failed to materialize and champions avoid one another, it seems that hype over a certain fighter keeps the fans salivating for a the next Mike Tyson, Oscar De la Hoya, and Manny Pacquiao.

It worked wonders before. A good example is Prince Naseem Hamed who brutally knocked out every fighter that was put in front of him in stunning fashion. He was essential into bringing the spotlight into the little guys. His aura of invincibility came to a sudden halt when he faced brawler turned boxer Marco Antonio Barrera. Some may argue that Hamed was nothing but a product of hype who carefully chose his opponent. However, those same people can’t deny that his popularity propelled Barrera’s status into p4p elite.

Like it or not, hype create more superstar than talent and skills.

Right now, nobody is cashing in more to the hype machine than Antonio Margarito. Prior to the Arum Hype propaganda, Margarito was just a mere foot note at the illustrious Welterweight division who had seen astronomical superstars in Sugar Shane Mosley, De la Hoya and Trinidad.

When Floyd Mayweather stepped up to the Welterweight division, Arum immediately brought the Margarito name along. Coming off a demolition job over Kermit Cintron, Margarito was portrayed as a threat to Mayweather’s undefeated record.

Margarito is strong, big, powerful, and will throw volume punches. He is perceived as a larger version of Jose Luis Castillo who gave Mayweather problems in their first encounter. The carnage that Margarito left inside the ring to those who were put in front of him leave many to believe that he can blemish Mayweather’s record.

But Hype can only take you so far in the sport. While Mayweather was busy making millions of dollars with the names like Mitchell, Judah, and now Baldomir, Margarito is satisfied in facing Manuel Gomez.

But who can Margarito face if everyone is avoiding him? If everyone in boxing is named Floyd Mayweather jr. then YES. Others have offered their willingness to face the Tijuana Tornado. Coming off his close decision loss to Hatton, Collazo made it clear that he wants to fight Margarito. It truly puzzles me how Arum cannot see that Collazo had made a name of himself by dropping a debatable close decision to Hatton.

Then there is Paul “The Punisher” Williams. His resume does not look impressive but his name is familiar to boxing fans thanks to the hype and to HBO for broadcasting his previous two bouts. Margarito’s name is attached to Mayweather’s solely because he is a threat to him. Paul Williams’ name is attached to Margarito’s in the same note. Williams is tall, long, and likes to brawl. In addition, there are rumors flying around that he dropped Margarito in one of their sparring session. As a result Margarito kicked him out of his camp. Thus, the bitterness began.

What made this more interesting is Paul William is the mandatory to Margarito’s WBO belt. However, Margarito chose to face Joshua Clottey instead of fulfilling his obligation to his mandatory. Paul Williams’ camp claimed that Margarito wants no part of him. On the other hand, Margarito’s camp attribute it to Williams’ pricing himself out.

Two promising fighters from the Welterweight division with their share of hype but lacks the defining fight failed to reach an agreement. Now, they are relegated to face an opponent that will not improve their stature in the division. Joshua Clottey would be another so what in Margarito’s resume. Meanwhile, Paul Williams’ opponent will be another sacrificial lamb.

Fighters can’t just make a living with their hype. They need a defining fight that would prove the doubters that they are the real deal. In the case of Williams and Margarito, one can give the other that defining fight. Hype can only take you so far. It’s still the fighter’s job to go out there and to prove to the world that he deserves it all.

This is the kind of crap-article written by morons who don't know the business of boxing. Maragrito does not have a large fan base consequently he has become one of the many boxing scavengers. He has to wait for the big fights to come to him. Why should Mayweather fight him? It's a big risk with little reward. He can make as much money fighting easier opponents. Inevitably some moron is going to say: "Margarito should step it up!" One thing I have noticed is that most of the noise in boxing is coming from morons who don't have a clue.

[cazarez]

So now you're a fan of a guy who is scared to challenge anyone at welterweight except a guy who started at 130? A guy who stays quiet when people step up and challenge him? Margarito doesn't make excuses, he just shuts his mouth like a scared lil *****...

WHO ELSE IS THERE AT WELTERWIGHT BESIDES WILLIAMS HE AINT **** BUT A MANDATORY AND HE WILL HAVE WUTS COMING TO HIM AND I WOULD SLAP MY SELF IF I WAS MARGARITO AND THOUGH OF FIGHTING ISHE WHO AND OUMA IS GOOD I REALLY THINK HE WOULD GET KO HE SEEMS LIKE HE ONLY DOES ENOUGH TO GET BUY SO TERE REALLY AINT NOBODY WORTH ANYTHIN BUT BALDI AND GAYWEATER NOW MAYBE EVEN COTTO OR QUINTANA WOULD BE GOOD ASWELL BUT THEY HAVE TO FIGHT FIRST

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This is the kind of crap-article written by morons who don't know the business of boxing. Maragrito does not have a large fan base consequently he has become one of the many boxing scavengers. He has to wait for the big fights to come to him. Why should Mayweather fight him? It's a big risk with little reward. He can make as much money fighting easier opponents. Inevitably some moron is going to say: "Margarito should step it up!" One thing I have noticed is that most of the noise in boxing is coming from morons who don't have a clue.

BUT I THOUGHT TONY WAS AN EASY FIGHT..........AND 8 MILLION MEANS HES A HIGH REWARD ...........FOR ANYONE

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When did Margarito's named popped out? HMMM when Mayweather moved up to ..

Thus he was hype thanks to mayweather.... the article was accurate. NObody gets in the case of Margarito cuz hes a nobody. Ofcourse, someone will get in the case of floyd cuz hes somebody.

Margarito drink some and fight some real competition. Has margarito made a name for himself yet? NOPE!!!! He became famous cuz of Floyd

[Grimgash]

Margarito has had 7 title defenses at welterweight. That is the same weight class that Floyd considers himself the best in. Floyd has only had two fights at welterweight Never mind title defences. Judah and Mitchell both had moved up from 140 themselves so they were not real welters. Margarito has been making all his mandatories Paul Williams just moved into that spot 2 months ago. When was the last time Floyd had a manditory. He always seems to conveniently move up in weight after a fight or two. Antonio is big, strong, aggresive, smart and has a major belt what more does he need. You can't even mention Daniel Santos because that fight was ended on a cut caused by a headbutt, plus it was at 154. If you ask me it's Floyd Mayweather jr. that does'nt deserve a fight with Antonio Margarito

Title defenses don't mean **** unless theyre against someone, or youve fought everyone possible in your division. Thats how Bernard did his, not all of his opponents were great but he fought everyone with a pulse at middle. Marg hasnt done that.

[Grimgash]

BUT I THOUGHT TONY WAS AN EASY FIGHT..........AND 8 MILLION MEANS HES A HIGH REWARD ...........FOR ANYONE

Really? Hes a "high reward" what ever that is? Look 8 million is a lot. Though if hes the undisputed WW champ he can call alot more for his fights. Also PBF is not some poor bum who might be lucky to have 8 mil in his bank. Hes rich, the reward in retrospect isnt as "high" as you claim it is. If your makin 30k a year and you get a chance for 8 mil you take it. When you have millions in the bank 8 mil is just another paycheck.

Edit: Also I had to add. DLH wouldn't get out of bed for 8 million so realize what kind of athletes your talking about when talking about money.

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Edit: Also I had to add. DLH wouldn't get out of bed for 8 million so realize what kind of athletes your talking about when talking about money.

The fact that hes getting the same amount of money to fight the RING CHAMPION is what negates the 8mil argument. I cant see any way around this even playing devils advocate

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The fact that hes getting the same amount of money to fight the RING CHAMPION is what negates the 8mil argument. I cant see any way around this even playing devils advocate

Yah but ive said that point 100 times. I also had to add new reasons for them to try to pretend don;t exist = )

[Violent Demise]

CUZ HE EARNED IT *****....YOU FEEL LIKE TAKING IT FROM HIM OR ASKING HIM WHY HEHOLDS ON TO IT YOU ****ING ****RYDER.....YOU ****S MUST HATE MEXICANS CUZ WE KNOCK YOU MOTHER****ERS OUT IN AND OUTSIDE THE RING.......THATS THE TRUTH *****

He didn't earn ****. The ****ing title was vacant when he won it dumbass. Not only that he didn't even beat a champion to win it. But all this **** is besides the point. All this Margarito talk ends when Clottey whips his ass. Than you can find somebody else **** to suck, *****.