By Edgar Solorzano: On March 12, two distinct warriors with different styles fought an exciting battle at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Puerto Rican superstar Miguel Cotto (36-2, 29KO’s) defeated Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga (29-8-1, 23 KO’s) by TKO in the final round; a round that raised the energy in the arena.

Before the main-event bout, fight-fans were making their Cotto-Mayorga predictions. Some said Cotto was going to win by KO; while others stressed that Mayorga was going to be the warrior to conquer the world of boxing.

After March 12, the majority of the boxing world learned one thing. That Mayorga is not the greatest bull fighter in the ring. The Nicaraguan warrior didn’t show any fear and was extremely confident in the early rounds. Mayorga started with great energy throwing several combinations and showing a lot of movement; making the fight quite interesting.

Mayorga was explosive in the first five rounds and created a storm of punches that gave Miguel Cotto minor problems. Ricardo Mayorga did land some explosive wild punches that gave the Mayorga fans hope.

However, it was Miguel Cotto’s jab and left hooks that gave the Nicaraguan warrior problems in the later rounds. Cotto managed to break down Mayorga slowly through out the fight. Although he was breaking down Mayorga, the majority didn’t see it. It was like watching a plant grow; but with full of action.

The Puerto Rican warrior looked great against Mayorga. Cotto had a sharp jab, good foot-work, and great body-movement. Miguel Cotto was able to create distance with his quick jab; giving him a chance to set up for his combinations and time his left hook.

It seemed like everyone was waiting for the fight to go to decision when both warriors were battling in the final round. Until Miguel Cotto landed a tremendous left hook on Mayorga’s chin.

Ricardo Mayorga later surrendered and didn’t want to continue. It wasn’t surprising at all that Mayorga didn’t want to continue the war that he had started. Whenever a warrior offers his chin; he is basically offering his heart.
One fight the fans want to see is a Cotto-Margarito re-match. A lot of fans believe that Cotto could pull off the victory against Margarito. Miguel Cotto may be ready for a Margarito re-match and the fight could happen on July. I interviewed Antonio Margarito and asked a few questions. He made it crystal clear that he wants to battle in the squared-circled against the Puerto Rican warrior. Margarito stressed, “I don’t think is just me who wants the re-match, but I believe everyone wants to see it.” Antonio Margarito admitted that Miguel Cotto looked good on the Mayorga fight and that’s one of the reasons why he wants to fight Miguel Cotto on July.

Antonio Margarito Interview

Edgar Solorzano: What did you think of the Cotto-Mayorga fight?

Antonio Margarito: Well, I thought he looked good and I want to congradulate Migue Cotto for his victory.

Edgar Solorzano : What did you think of the fight? The way it ended?

Antonio Margarito: Well, I think Ricardo Mayorga talks a lot of trash; Miguel Cotto showed him and the rest of us that he was at his best in that fight.

Edgar Solorzano: Do you think Ricardo Mayorga will continue to fight?

Antonio Margarito: From what I saw, Ricardo Mayorga does not look the same anymore.

Edgar Solorzano : What different things did you see from the new Mayorga compared to the old Mayorga?

Antonio Margarito: Mayorga used to throw more punches and put good pressure on fighters.

Edgar Solorzano: I was talking to Robert Garcia and he told me that you guys were interested on fighting Miguel Cotto for a re-match?

Antonio Margarito: Well, not just me. I think everyone wants to see a Margarito-Cotto re-match.

Edgar Solorzano : And Garcia also told me that a re-match with Shane Mosley would be good too. What do you think about a re-match with Mosley?

Antonio Margarito: When I fought Shane Mosley, I wasn’t well prepared and was not the same fighter when I fought him. But I am willing to fight anyone.

Edgar Solorzano: If you fight Miguel Cotto, would the fight be at 147 or 154 pounds?

Antonio Margarito: No, I will just be fighting at 154 pounds now. Since that’s the title Miguel Cotto has right now.

Edgar Solorzano : Manny Pacquiao will be fighting Shane Mosley on May 7th, what do you think about that fight?

Antonio Margarito: Well, I think Manny Pacquiao has showed that he’s the pound for pound king and I think he should be able to pull off the victory.

Edgar Solorzano : You fought both fighters, do you think Manny Pacquiao will KO Shane Mosley or win by decision?

Antonio Margarito: It all depends… Like I said, I wasn’t the same fighter when I fought Shane Mosley. I struggled to make the weight required for that fight.

Edgar Solorzano: Ok, Thank You for the interview.