Best of Antonio Margarito: Top 10 Fights
Antonio Margarito had 50 fights with 27 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Miguel Cotto, Kermit Cintrón, Manny Pacquiao, Joshua Clottey, and Sergio Martínez. The following are Margarito's top 10 fights.
Antonio Margarito defeats Miguel Cotto
On Antonio Margarito defeated Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto via 11th round TKO. Margarito was 30 years old with a record of 37-5 (27 KOs). Cotto was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 32-0 (26 KOs). Margarito won the WBA welterweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Margarito's fights.
Antonio Margarito defeats Kermit Cintrón in their 2nd fight
On Antonio Margarito defeated Puerto Rican boxer Kermit Cintrón in the rematch via 6th round KO. Margarito was 30 years old with a record of 36-5 (26 KOs). Cintrón was 28 years old with a record of 29-1 (27 KOs). Margarito won the IBF welterweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Margarito's career.
Antonio Margarito loses to Manny Pacquiao
On Antonio Margarito lost to Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao via 12 round unanimous decision. Margarito was 32 years old with a record of 38-7 (27 KOs). Pacquiao was 31 years old with a record of 51-3-2 (38 KOs). Despite the loss, Margarito put on a good fight.
Antonio Margarito defeats Kermit Cintrón
On Antonio Margarito defeated Puerto Rican boxer Kermit Cintrón via 5th round TKO. Margarito was 27 years old with a record of 32-4 (23 KOs). Cintrón was 25 years old with an undefeated record of 24-0 (22 KOs). Margarito successfully defended his WBO welterweight title.
Antonio Margarito defeats Joshua Clottey
On Antonio Margarito defeated Ghanaian boxer Joshua Clottey via 12 round unanimous decision. Margarito was 28 years old with a record of 34-4 (24 KOs). Clottey was 29 years old with a record of 30-1 (20 KOs). Margarito successfully defended his WBO welterweight title.
Antonio Margarito loses to Miguel Cotto in their 2nd fight
On Antonio Margarito lost to Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto in the rematch via 9th round RTD. Margarito was 33 years old with a record of 38-8 (27 KOs). Cotto was 31 years old with a record of 36-2 (29 KOs). Despite the loss, Margarito put on a good fight till it lasted.
Antonio Margarito defeats Sergio Martínez
On Antonio Margarito defeated Argentinian boxer Sergio Martínez via 7th round TKO. Margarito was 21 years old with a record of 21-3 (13 KOs). Martínez was 24 years old with an undefeated record of 16-0-1 (6 KOs).
Antonio Margarito defeats David Kamau
On Antonio Margarito defeated Kenyan boxer David Kamau via 2nd round TKO. Margarito was 22 years old with a record of 22-3 (14 KOs). Kamau was 34 years old with a record of 30-3 (22 KOs).
Antonio Margarito loses to Shane Mosley
On Antonio Margarito lost to American boxer Shane Mosley via 9th round TKO. Margarito was 30 years old with a record of 37-6 (27 KOs). Mosley was 37 years old with a record of 45-5 (38 KOs). Margarito lost his WBA (Super) welterweight title. Despite the loss, Margarito put on a good fight till it lasted.
Antonio Margarito defeats Ramón Álvarez
On Antonio Margarito defeated fellow Mexican boxer Ramón Álvarez via 10 round split decision. Margarito was 38 years old with a record of 40-8 (27 KOs). Álvarez was 30 years old with a record of 23-4-2 (15 KOs).