http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/i...itlist-antonio-margarito-announces-retirement Antonio Margarito, who won three welterweight world titles and was involved in several action-packed fights -- but who also became one of boxing's most reviled figures after being caught trying to fight Shane Mosley with loaded hand wraps -- announced his retirement on Thursday. "After 22 years of full dedication to the profession I love, I have made the decision to announce my retirement from boxing," Margarito, 34, said in a statement addressed to "family, friends and fans." I always told my family and team that I would walk away from boxing when I felt I could no longer compete at the level I believed I needed to be, in order to be successful. Although the passion and drive are still there, I have to accept that my time to walk away has arrived. -- Antonio Margarito
One tough dude.I am pleased to have witnessed his last fight live at the Gardens. Good luck Margo.:good
He may or may not have cheated against cotto l, or against anyone else, but the man had a serious iron chin. He took insane shots and kept coming forward like a terminator. His chin was legit no doubt. If I was a pro, I would recognize that these are the guys that will take years away from you.
He got good money from fighting Mosley, Cotto, and Pacquiao. An overrated champion, anyone can see that, but at least he made money hopefully with his health still intact.
In other words, he realized that he could not compete without bricks in his gloves and got beaten into retirement by much better fighters. :yep
Good luck with retirement Tony! Always enjoyed your fights and your will to never quit. gracias campeon