In an era of Cowards, Money and Lawsuits... Cotto and Marg show they are legit.

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  1. cityofgod

    cityofgod Worcester warrior Full Member

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    In a era of Amir Khan fighting blown up featherweights, Calzaghe ducking Pavlik for yet another 40 something and Jeff Lacy 'retiring' because $500,000 ain't enough money, or Floyd retiring because he has too much money...

    ...It's refreshing to see a champion honour the other big man in his division. To put it all on the line in a fight he could well lose (and did).

    If it wasn't for the Puerto Ricans and Mexicans, this sport would never be as popular as it is.

    Last night has refreshed the sport. For too long the forums of internet boxing land have reeked of putrid promoter's, paper champion bums with padded records - all ducking and diving their way into the boxing fan's wallet.

    Amidst little fanfare, 2 warriors spilled their blood and guts to see who was the bigger man, with their country on their shoulder's they rode into battle.

    Let us rejoice this moment of 'REAL' boxing for a moment before the news changes to a paper champion saying another contender 'is not well known to HBO enough' to fight... or 'They are not worthy of a shot at my title' before giving a has-been / never-was fighter a good beating for the good of the 'sport'

    Miguel Cotto & Antonio Margarito - i salute you sirs :clap:
     
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  2. Ambition_Def

    Ambition_Def **** the people. Full Member

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    Right on.

    Ricans and Mexicans make this sport what it is. Anyone who says otherwise is a dickstain on the pants of humanity.
     
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  3. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    :bbb Last night's entire card was great.
    Topped by a classic fight between Warrior's.
    Cotto & Margarito put on a classic fight and clash of styles.

    2 fighter's at their absolute top of their game.
    No excuses, Noting but respect to both.

    Congrat's to Tony Margarito.
    You proved all the fool's wrong bro.
     
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  4. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    reminds me of boxing back in the 80's when champs aspired to prove they were the best.
     
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  5. truewarrior

    truewarrior Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That was great a small tear came out
     
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  6. Kamil

    Kamil Guest

    :deal Pride over Money what boxing should be about
     
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  7. cityofgod

    cityofgod Worcester warrior Full Member

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    Juanma vs Ponce de leon was another good match-up of this nature.
     
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  8. cityofgod

    cityofgod Worcester warrior Full Member

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    Cotto's father was in hospital apparently the night before he fought. Although Miguel's nose wasn't broken apparently..
     
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  9. 1lehudson

    1lehudson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The two were suppose to fight last year but that fight didnt happen, I wonder why????? OH yeah it was because of the



    MONEY

    Oh well so much for that theory:hi:
     
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  10. dan-b

    dan-b Guest

    In the sea of Margo/Cotto threads on the general forum this stands out highly. Nice work.
     
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  11. Rise Above

    Rise Above IBHOF elector Full Member

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    What did you expect, there are always a shitload of threads after big fights. Is it constant attention you crave ?
     
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  12. dan-b

    dan-b Guest

    Who asked you anything?
     
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  13. jaycuban

    jaycuban Cubans Do It Better ! Full Member

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    what you just said was great, nice article.
     
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  14. DINAMITA

    DINAMITA Guest

    And I salute you for this thread. Great point.
     
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  15. dmh1976

    dmh1976 Real Fight Club Member Full Member

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    Well said! I salute you for saying what many are thinking.
     
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