Antonio Margarito

Q&A: Williams knows that retirement is near

Once he leaves the game, Paul Williams will do so for good. "I won't try to come back and stuff. I don't think I will miss boxing because I did what it takes." 

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Alvarez-Mosley agree to meet on the Mayweather-Cotto card

Shane Mosley will pursue his sixth major title against WBC 154-pound beltholder Saul Alvarez in the co-featured bout to the Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto fight on May 5 in Las Vegas.

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Lem's latest: Ishida eyes upset of Williams; Cloud looks to KO Campillo

Nobuhiro Ishida looks to shock the world again by defeating Paul Williams on Feb. 18, while Williams is eager to make the most of his long-awaited return to the ring.

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Exclusive Q&A: Leonard says he, Hearns would KO Mayweather, Pacquiao

Sugar Ray Leonard on Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao: "I think Tommy Hearns knocks both of those guys out...I think I knock them out too."

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Lem's latest: Donaire-Vazquez heats up; Chavez faces rugged Rubio

Nonito Donaire promises that fans will get their money's worth during his fight with Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. on HBO this Saturday.

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Could Chavez Jr. face Martinez?

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s future could include Antonio Margarito and Sergio Martinez.

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Q&A: Chavez Jr. ready to get rough with Rubio

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: "I always want to give the fans something to get excited about and that they will enjoy." Chavez defends his WBC middleweight title against Marco Antonio Rubio on Saturday in San Antonio, Texas.

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Q&A: Williams frustrated but still hungry

"I'm more on the level of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao than those other guys," says Paul Williams, but he's not expecting a phone call from either any time soon.

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Ramos looks to start fast against Rigondeaux

Of his strategy for his WBA 122-pound title defense against undefeated Guillermo Rigondeaux on Friday, Rico Ramos said, "my plan is to just come out that first round and take over and dominate from the first to the 12th."

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Exclusive Q&A: Cotto's advisor discusses matchups with Pacquiao, Mayweather, Alvarez

Miguel Cotto's advisor, Gaby Penagaricano, assesses potential matchups against Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul Alvarez.

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Q&A with Robert Garcia: Donaire could be my Frazier, Ali

Robert Garcia on Nonito Donaire: "He's so fast, so powerful when he gets into the ring that he could be my next Joe Frazier, or my next Muhammad Ali."

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Ward-Froch to be officiated by Smoger

Andre Ward's trainer, Virgil Hunter, calls Steve Smoger "a throwback" who "allows the fighters to fight."

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Q&A: Referee Smoger discusses Khan-Peterson, Cotto-Margarito II stoppage

Steve Smoger wanted to allow Antonio Margarito to come out for the 10th round against Miguel Cotto, and would not have penalized Amir Khan for pushing against Lamont Peterson.

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Jones-Bailey IBF title belt negotiations have begun

With his victory over Lujan, Mike Jones assumed the IBF's top rating and could meet Randall Bailey for the vacant welterweight belt next.

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Raging bull Wolak retires

Pawel Wolak: "With heavy heart, I announce my retirement... the mind needs to know when it is time."

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Cotto finally puts 2008 in the past

Miguel Cotto savors the taste of long-denied revenge, while Antonio Margarito insists that his chance to prevail was cut short.

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Margarito defiant following loss to Cotto

Antonio Margarito: "I was starting to throw more punches. All that I asked for was one more round."

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Weighty issues: Rios' camp eyes Donaire nutritionist Conte

Manager Cameron Dunkin will address Brandon Rios' weight-cutting issues with Victor Conte, who also works with Rios' stablemate Nonito Donaire.

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Lee remains unbeaten on the Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito undercard

Mike Lee improved to 8-0 with his fifth knockout, getting it in the fourth round over Allen Medina.

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Jones earns unanimous decision over Lujan

Mike Jones unanimously decionsed Sebastian Lujan to imiprove to 26-0, earning an IBF title shot against Randall Bailey..

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Rodriguez routs Wolak by unanimous decision

Delvin Rodriguez pounds Pawel Wolak, nearly stopping him in the final round of a 10-round unanimous decision victory.

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Rios scores 11th-round TKO over Murray, plans move to 140

Brandon Rios knocked out John Murray, but lost his belt before entering the ring after missing weight at Friday's weigh-in.

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Rios re-weighs 146.4, fight with Murray is on

Former lightweight beltholder Brandon Rios re-weighed in at 146.4 pounds, in agreement for an over-the-weight bout with Johnny Murray on Saturday night.

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Cotto-Margarito II: Live round-by-round undercard updates

Brandon Rios vs. Johnny Murray, Pawel Wolak vs. Delvin Rodriguez, Mike Jones vs. Sebastian Lujan.

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Cotto-Margarito: Live round-by-round updates

Miguel Cotto versus Antonio Margarito live round-by-round update.

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Marotta breaks down Cotto-Margarito II, picks a winner

Rich Marotta assessed the chins, stamina, power and facial durability of Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, among other things, before picking a winner.

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Margarito vows to silence crowd, KO Cotto earlier

Antonio Margarito on Miguel Cotto: "I will beat him down, there will not be a decision. I am going to knock him out."

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Chavez Sr. picks Margarito over Cotto

Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. believes Antonio Margarito's body attack will lead to his second victory over Miguel Cotto.

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Q&A: Murray's ready for the big stage, Rios

British lightweight contender John Murray believes that WBA titleholder Brandon Rios is underestimating his skills, and says that he plans to expose the unbeaten slugger's defensive weaknesses.

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Q&A: Lujan brings a rugged style to Jones fight

Former welterweight title challenger Sebastian Lujan plans to take the fight to RING-rated Mike Jones on the Cotto-Margarito undercard on Saturday night.

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Lem's latest: Rios to Murray: "I hate you"

WBA lightweight beltholder Brandon Rios plans to raise the bar against once-beaten challenger John Murray on the Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito undercard on Saturday.

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Margarito has right eye for Smoger in Cotto rematch

Concerns about a premature stoppage against Miguel Cotto based on Antonio Margarito's eye issues may be quelled by the appointment of refreee Steve Smoger.

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Cotto-Margarito II card sold out

Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II has sold out Madison Sqaure Garden, where the rematch will take place on Saturday. Cotto is 6-0 at the famed NYC arena heading into his return bout against Margarito.

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Cotto-Margarito II available online

The Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II four-bout card will be available online.

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Lem's latest: Arum sweetened the deal for Cotto to face Margarito

Bob Arum said Miguel Cotto did not want Antonio Margarito to benefit financially from his name and had to be paid more money in order to agree to their Dec. 3 rematch.

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Margarito embraces criminal image leveled by Cotto

Antonio Margarito says Miguel Cotto "hits like a little girl;" while Cotto calls Margarito, "an embarrassment to boxing."

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Who wins Cotto-Margarito II? The experts decide

Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito could wage a bloody battle on Saturday night. RingTV.com culled the opinions of 16 knowledgeable observers as to what they believe the outcome will be.

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Wolak-Rodriguez II: A battle of friends and foes

Pawel Wolak: "The swelling was bad. My depth perception was off...having only one eye. But there's no quit in me. There is no stopping me."

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A dozen quotes from HBO's second 24/7: Cotto-Margarito

Miguel Cotto: "I'm going to take advantage of his eye like he took advantage of the plaster."

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Q&A: Bayless on Cotto-Margarito, Pacquiao-Cotto, Margarito-Cintron

Referee Kenny Bayless officiated Miguel Cotto's losses to Antonio Margarito and Manny Pacquiao as well as Margarito's victory over Kermit Cintron.

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New York gives Margarito's license a thumbs up

Antonio Margarito was licensed to face Miguel Cotto on Dec. 3 at New York's Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

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Cotto won't fight Margarito anywhere but New York

Miguel Cotto says he is "not going to fight anywhere else" if Antonio Margarito is not licensed by the New York commission. 

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Re-examined Margarito's fate awaits Tuesday verdict by NYSAC

Antonio Margarito's awaits a ruling by the New York State Athletic Commission on whether or not to license him for a bout opposite Miguel Cotto on Dec. 3 at Madison Square Garden.

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Arizona venue official calls Cotto-Margarito II "Doable"

Ralph Marchetta Sr. on Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II: "We did receive a call. I guess we’re one of the options."

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If not New York, Denver or Phoenix could host Cotto-Margarito II

Alternate sites in Colorado and Arizona are being considered as venues for the Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II card.

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Manfredo Jr. may retire if he doesn't beat Chavez Jr.

Boxer Peter Manfredo Jr. won't quit his day job as a laborer, that is, unless he can dethrone Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday. 

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New York panel to determine Margarito's licensing status

The fate of Antonio Margarito vs. Miguel Cotto will be determined by a three-member New York panel's vote on Friday.

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Referees Cortez, Bayless reflect on Pacquiao-Marquez I and II

Joe Cortez:  "This is the kind of fight that boxing needs. These are the kinds of fighters boxing needs -- fighters like Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez."

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Weigh-in notes: Marquez is ripped for Pacquiao; Casamayor drops trou

Manny Pacquiao: "I really need to have my best performance in this fight" against Juan Manuel Marquez.

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Lem's latest: Pacquiao says he'd go winner-take-all against Mayweather

Before a singing a duet expressing his love, Manny Pacquiao talked to Jimmy Kimmel on his show about the possibility of fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Broner-Malignaggi press conference on Saturday

A Saturday press conference is in the works for smack-talkers Adrien Broner and Paulie Malignaggi.

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M. Garcia to return on June 15, Chavez Jr., July 13

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Marquez-Bradley on Sept. 14?

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