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Antonio Margarito

Antonio Margarito

“El Tornado de Tijuana”
Boxing record: 41-8, 1 NC (27)
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Torrance, California, U.S.

Best fights of Antonio Margarito

Over 24 years as a professional, Antonio Margarito has compiled a 41-8 (27) record, including 19 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Antonio Margarito KOs Miguel Cotto

    On July 26, 2008 Antonio Margarito fought Miguel Cotto for the WBA welterweight title. Margarito was 30 years old with a record of 36-5, and Cotto was 27 with a record of 32-0. Margarito was on a 2-fight winning streak and Cotto was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Margarito stopped Miguel Cotto via TKO in the 11th round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.

  2. 2. Antonio Margarito defeats Joshua Clottey

    On December 2, 2006 Antonio Margarito defended his WBO welterweight title against Joshua Clottey. Margarito was 28 years old with a record of 33-4, and Clottey was 29 with a record of 30-1. Both Margarito and Clottey were on a 3-fight winning streak. Margarito won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.

  3. 3. Antonio Margarito KOs David Kamau

    On June 16, 2000 Antonio Margarito fought David Kamau for the WBO-NABO welterweight title. Margarito was 22 years old with a record of 21-3, and Kamau was 34 with a record of 30-3. Margarito was on a 12-fight winning streak and Kamau was on a 2-fight winning streak. Margarito stopped David Kamau via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.

  4. 4. Antonio Margarito loses to Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision

    On November 13, 2010 Antonio Margarito fought Manny Pacquiao for the vacant WBC super welterweight title. Margarito was 32 years old with a record of 38-6, and Pacquiao was 31 with a record of 51-3-2. Margarito was coming off a win and Pacquiao was on a 12-fight winning streak. Margarito lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Pacquiao.

  5. 5. Antonio Margarito loses to Miguel Cotto in their 2nd fight via KO

    On December 3, 2011 Antonio Margarito fought Miguel Cotto for the WBA (Super) super welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Margarito was 33 years old with a record of 38-7, and Cotto was 31 with a record of 36-2. Margarito was coming off a loss, while Cotto was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cotto stopped Margarito via retirement in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.

  6. 6. Antonio Margarito KOs Kermit Cintrón in their 2nd fight

    On April 12, 2008 Antonio Margarito fought Kermit Cintrón for the IBF welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Margarito was 30 years old with a record of 35-5, and Cintrón was 28 with a record of 29-1. Margarito was coming off a win and Cintrón was on a 5-fight winning streak. Margarito stopped Kermit Cintrón via KO in the 6th round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.

  7. 7. Antonio Margarito KOs Kermit Cintrón

    On April 23, 2005 Antonio Margarito defended his WBO welterweight title against Kermit Cintrón. Margarito was 27 years old with a record of 31-4, and Cintrón was 25 with a record of 24-0. Margarito was coming off a win and Cintrón was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Margarito stopped Kermit Cintrón via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.