Cotto vs. Margarito 2 - Video of the First Meeting
by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 1, 2011 5:00 PM EST
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PrintMiguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito will rematch this Saturday night on HBO PPV in arguably the most anticipated boxing card of the year. The broadcast is stacked with great fights and will build right into the grudge match between the men who met for the first time all the way back in 2008.
While it was Cotto that jumped out to a nice early lead using slick boxing and powerful combinations, it was Margarito who was able to come back in the middle rounds and wilt Cotto with his power shots. When Margarito was found having loaded hand wraps applied in his next bout against Shane Mosley it created an immediate sense of controversy for the Cotto bout given that it was only natural to question if he was loading his wraps at that point as well.
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HBO has released the full video of the first fight as a promotional tool for Saturday night's rematch. Here is the video for you to see exactly why this rematch is so anticipated:
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so so hyped for this whole card
The TUF finale will have to take a back seat and rest on the DVR for a while.
I haven't been so hyped for a boxing match in a long time
this shit is going to be crazy!
I wasnt aware of this fight until i caught the special on HBO on a business trip. Those 24/7 things can really be helpful in hyping a fight, as im a hardcore mma watcher and clueless about boxing.
you should read BV's
weekend combat sports wrap my friend.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but why would anyone fight Margarito?
Wasn’t he found guilty of illegally padding/wrapping his hands so that he had more force behind his punches? I seem to recall that being quite a big deal, and how every fight he’s had can be called into question.
So why would anyone fight him/be interested in paying to see him fight? Isn’t that form of cheating a method that could potentially kill his opponent and he was only cleared to fight due to pressure to have this fight?
Yes,
When Margarito was found having loaded hand wraps applied in his next bout against Shane Mosley it created an immediate sense of controversy for the Cotto bout given that it was only natural to question if he was loading his wraps at that point as well.
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And that makes people want to pay? Can’t say I follow that logic.
Margarito saying he didn’t know is fine and dandy, but the guy cheated in a method ten times worse then any substance abuse. What he did, as far as I understand, creates more effect on all his punches (Boxing’s only mean of attack) leading to the possibility of enhanced brain trauma or even death.
So I fail to see why anyone would want to pay to see him fight. Different standards, I suppose.
I think most of it is
to see Cotto beat his ass.
Margarito pulled the "I didn't know" defense. And it worked...
His trainer got the brunt of the blame and got his licence revoked.
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That shit is fucking dumb
“I didn’t know wraps aren’t supposed to be wet. I swear!”
He tried to take Hydroxycut right before he was about to fight Pacquiao too. Dude is just super dirty.
i dont understand
What would hydroxycut do?
by OneFitchTwoFitchRedFitchBlueFitch on Dec 2, 2011 7:21 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
According to my friend who's taken it before
it gives you a lot of energy after taking it.
I am firmly in the camp
of Fuck Him I Think He Shold Be Banned For Life. I will never watch him and will cheer whoever gives him brain damage. I will not watch this fight or any other he is in.
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by Cory Braiterman on Dec 1, 2011 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
Even if it's for free?
I mean I understand not paying to watch him but if someone offered me to watch the fight for free i’d go.
only if margarito fought for free
he deserves zero dollars in that sport ever again.
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by Cory Braiterman on Dec 1, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
Watched this on HBO on Demand
Watched it Sunday night, was awesome. Pretty pumped for this fight – unfortunately, wife is forcing me to go to a holiday dinner party, so I may have to wait for the rebroadcast or catch it on demand. Dammit….
Does the ref
not remind u of the cat in the hat??
OnJan 14th Chad Mendes will handily defeat Jose aldo, GUARANTEED
I’m a very casual boxing fan, but I have to say I’m pretty excited for this fight. It has a great story-line to it, and Margarito is perfect in playing the heel. The 24/7 shows have been amazing, that “One on One” interview or whatever it’s called was great too. Plus I’ve heard the undercard is supposed to be good as well.. Brandon Rios is fighting, right? That guy brings it, his last two fights have been spectacular. Should be fun.
Oh and the first fight was really great, obviously a good selling point.
by Horselover Fat on Dec 1, 2011 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
Lets go Cotto
Miguel Cotto has been one of my favorite boxers for sometime now. Lets hope this fight is as good as there first.. Cotto- 9th Round TKO
’’apparently the the only way to kill a lion is by rear naked choke…personally i’d just kick it in the head.’’ – Bas Rutten
I actually just watched this for the first time a few days ago
I was shocked at how good it was. It was better than any MMA fight I’ve seen all year. Fights like this remind me that boxing, at its best, is infinitely superior to MMA in terms of storytleling.
And I gotta pull for Margarito here. I’m sorry, I can’t help myself.
Margarito rubs me the wrong way.
i don’t know what it is. it was even before the whole glove stuffing nonsense.
’’apparently the the only way to kill a lion is by rear naked choke…personally i’d just kick it in the head.’’ – Bas Rutten
I don't think we can draw objective parallels between the two sports in the context of the rules of the fight.
Hell, if it is a storyline you want, just watch the Hendo vs Shogun fight. But it hardly matters b/c fights like these are a rarity in both sports, anyways.
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Well, MMA is a little too young to step to boxing, and the fights are generally too short for a compelling narrative to develop (except for title/main event fights). Shogun/Hendo is an exception, but that fight was ugly compared to something like Cotto/Margarito.
MMA is new. Give it a hundred years and a 7-round title fight and it’ll be THE combat sport. Until then, there are some things boxing has to offer that MMA just doesn’t.
We’ll never get seven round title fights as long as they’re are heavyweights in MMA.
by discoandherpes on Dec 1, 2011 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
Why?
Doesn’t that say that MMA is more physically exhausting that boxing? I mean there are plenty of HW boxers that can go 12 rounds. I don’t think those boxing HWs are anymore conditioned than MMA HWs.
"You're... you're crazy man. I like you, but you're crazy."
Grappling is certainly exhausting in a different way than striking.
by discoandherpes on Dec 1, 2011 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
I am EXCITED for this fight. Rewatched the first one the other night. I just don’t see how ppl can think boxing is boring. I love MMA but I’ll take a high level COMPETITIVE boxing fight any day over an MMA one.
by Inspectorxr5 on Dec 1, 2011 8:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I understand that you guys like to cover other sports from time to time, but this is kind of ridiculous, and I don’t even hate boxing.
"UFC is so gay, pride is awesome!"
Fo sho, fuck covering the core, essential disciplines of MMA!
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by Unabomberman on Dec 1, 2011 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
That's not fair
It is slowly becoming your home for MMA and Boxing news. I’m not saying that is a bad thing but most people can see the transition. Brent loves boxing and IMO he loves it a little more than MMA so he is the perfect guy to help make the transition complete.
Most people come here for a summary of MMA coverage from other reports with both eduacated commentary and opinions on those reports. They are always offering other combat sports coverage but the boxing is getting turned up to another level.
"You're... you're crazy man. I like you, but you're crazy."
I 100% agree with you man. Along with all the frequent front page coverage of all big collegiate wrestling matches, Taekwando matches, grappling tournaments, and muay thai matches… Oh wait, theres a boxing article like every day and barely anything of those other disciplines. gtfo ples
"UFC is so gay, pride is awesome!"
by Hendo_One-Shot on Dec 1, 2011 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
You're right. My bad.
If we can’t have it all let’s just having nothing at all!
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Fuck it. Boxing is a great sport and I personally don’t give a shit if Brookhouse wants to write about it.
www.badlefthook.com. problem solved.
"UFC is so gay, pride is awesome!"
by Hendo_One-Shot on Dec 1, 2011 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
Oh trust me, I love that site as well.
by discoandherpes on Dec 1, 2011 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
I like em both =ly!
It’s like the age old argument comparing apple n oranges. There both all gOOd! Sometimes I want an orange other times I feel like eatn a apple.
by Hankverdee on Dec 2, 2011 1:23 AM EST via mobile reply actions
So noboy sees the ref's
cat in the hat resemblence? It had me laughing uncontrollably. Just watch his manurisms during the fight………………………………………………………………………………spelled wrong^^
OnJan 14th Chad Mendes will handily defeat Jose aldo, GUARANTEED
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