Margarito entered the match as The Ring magazine's #4 ranked welterweight. After the knockout loss, Margarito said he was weight-drained during the fight, and was also suffering from dehydration and back problems. [39] On the fourth episode of HBO reality show 24/7, it was observed that one week before the fight, Margarito weighed in at 154 lbs with the fight scheduled at a catchweight of 150 lbs. HBO aired a brief interview, confrontational-styled show entitled, "Face Off" with Max Kellerman hosting and leading the conversation. On December 2, 2006, Margarito defeated future champion Joshua Clottey by a twelve-round unanimous decision. [47] Halfway through the eleventh round, a left uppercut by Margarito left Cotto vulnerable as he took a knee after Margarito landed a right uppercut and two right hands. Mosley's doctor, Robert Olvera, likened the material to the type of plaster used to make casts. Margarito entered the match as The Ring magazine's #4 ranked welterweight. [8][9] He defended that crown with a decision in twelve over Danny Perez Ramírez and a knockout in two over former WBA title holder Andrew Lewis. Mosley demolished Margarito, stopping Margarito in round nine to hand Margarito his first and only knockout loss so far. Pacquiao –who gave away 4+1/2in in height and was at a six-inch reach disadvantage[13] – won round after round, opening a cut on Margarito's cheek and closing his right eye. His orbital bone was repaired and there were no complications.

[20] His second title defense came against former WBA welterweight champion Andrew Lewis at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on February 8, 2003. As far as who I think will win- this fight is a genuine tossup and an excellent match. In the fifth round, Cotto provided plenty of lateral movement which frustrated Margarito.

Margarito wants that fight. [16], On November 18, 2011, the NYSAC did not make a final vote as expected. [30] On April 12, 2008, Margarito had a rematch with Kermit Cintron, who held the IBF welterweight title. https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2018/09/918/516/cotto-margarito-5-FNL-1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: Professional boxers Miguel Cotto (L) and Antonio Margarito pose for the media after a press conference at the Edison Ballroom on September 20, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images), https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2018/09/918/516/cotto-margarito-9-FNL.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, Boxer Miguel Cotto, of Puerto Rico, is shown during a news conference Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York. In addition, Bob Arum and Top Rank did not give an indication that the fight may not occur at Madison Square Garden when promoting the fight, causing fans to nearly sellout Madison Square Garden with 2 weeks remaining before the fight as well as spend money on flights, hotels, etc.