The Super Welterweight WBA World Championship between Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto will take place on the 3rd of December 2011 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. This match is being discussed all over the world as being highly controversial. There are several issues that are being discussed, which is why this is such a hot topic.
Firstly, whether or not Margarito will actually get a license for the fight was a highly discussed topic. However, a few days ago, it was finally confirmed that his license would be allowed, meaning the fight will be able to go ahead.
Secondly, Margarito is speculated to not be in very good health. He took a savage beating when he last met Manny Pacquiao, which caused his right frontal bone to break and one of the optic muscles to become lodged in the fracture. This is a medical emergency that needs to be seen to immediately to ensure vision can be maintained, but due to the severe swelling in Margarito’s face, it actually took three days of waiting before the surgery could take place. There have been many trips back and forwards to medical examiners, some just a few days ago, fuelling speculation that his vision is failing or that there are problems with his optic nerves.
Another big issue is surrounding the plaster of Paris allegations. This is something that will haunt Margarito for the rest of his boxing career. He received a one year ban for using the substance on his hand wraps against Shane Mosley and Miguel Cotto has continuously claimed that the only reason Margarito beat him the first time they met is because he used plaster of Paris there as well.
These three main issues are discussed on all the sports news channels as well as amongst fans.
Cotto vs Margarito is an event that no man should miss. Tune in today online or on TV and watch the most expected boxing fight of the year!