If you thought Antonio Margarito brought a metric ton of pressure in his epic 2008 stoppage win over Miguel Cotto, the Mexican brawler says that this time around, he's going to up the ante. From Sal Rodriguez
"The first time I beat him, I can tell you that I never looked for the knockout. This time, I'm going to put a lot more pressure on him. I feel very strong, physically I'll be fine and I'm positive he won't win. I'm going to knock him out. I do not want leave the outcome to the judges, especially in New York which is practically a branch of Puerto Rico."
t the age of 28, Miguel is an eight-year pro. The WBO welterweight world champion won the title in February, 2009, and has made one successful defense.
He is Puerto Rico’s brightest star and biggest draw in the ring, has fought and beaten some of the sport’s biggest names, and already had a Hall of Fame career.
Miguel is coming off a 12 round decision win against former IBF welterweight world champion Joshua Clottey in his last fight in June, 2009.
NEW YORK (September 15, 2011) -- Three-division world champion and the Pride of Puerto Rico MIGUEL COTTO and professional rival and three-time welterweight world champion ANTONIO "The Tijuana Tornado" MARGARITO, of México, will embark on a four-city media tour This Monday! September 19, to announce their long-awaited world championship rematch. Cotto will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight title against Margarito, Saturday, December 3, at The Mecca of Boxing, Madison Square Garden. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Cotto Promotions, Tornado Promotions, AT&T, and Madison Square Garden, Cotto-Margarito II will be produced and distributed Live by HBO Pay-Per-View®.