By Fox Doucette Sadistic (adj.) - deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from extreme cruelty. (via dictionary.com) I don't know about sexual gratification (that's a little too weird even for me), but if ever an opportunity existed for deriving pleasure from extreme cruelty, the Cotto-Margarito rematch certainly qualifies. In most walks of life, hoping that an act of … [Read more...]
Out For Justice: Miguel Cotto May Get Revenge, Won’t Get Back What Margarito Stole
Miguel Cotto (36-2, 29 KOs) raised eyebrows in the U.S. with his cold and calculated destruction of the gatekeepers of the jr. welterweight division early in this decade. At the same time he captured the collective heart of the Puerto Rican boxing fan. After knocking out former title challenger, Justin Juuko in his tenth professional fight, it was clear that Cotto would be the … [Read more...]
Cotto-Margarito II: The Only Preview You Need
By Fox Doucette The great philosopher and musical genius W. Axl Rose once sang “Yesterday, there was so many things I was never told. Now that I'm startin' to learn, I feel I'm growing old.” For Miguel Cotto (36-2, 29 KOs), who is 31 but in the minds of most boxing fans may as well be turning forty for all of the miles on his odometer, these lyrics are oddly appropriate. … [Read more...]
Cotto vs. Margarito Meant to Happen and Meant to be in MSG
By Gary Purfield Lost in all the drama leading up to this fight is the fact that this rematch, grudge match, revenge match, will take place exactly where it belongs. The proud Puerto Rican, Miguel Cotto 36-2 (29 KO) and tough Mexican Antonio Margarito 38-7 (27 KO) will square off in New York’s famed Madison Garden in front of their ethnically charged boxing crazy fan bases … [Read more...]
Scumbag Millionaire– Antonio Margarito is Back! Magno’s Monday Rant
If Antonio Margarito had his way, he would've been jumping for joy and celebrating at The Staples Center in 2009 while an unconscious, disfigured Shane Mosley poured blood on to the canvas from various open facial wounds. The Tijuana sewer rat would've been giving his post-fight interview with a big, dopey grin and yelling "Viva Mexico" with the full knowledge that he was using … [Read more...]