“I would like to congratulate Manny Pacquiao for his win on Saturday Night,” Margarito said in a statement. “It was a tough and difficult fight for me and I hope the fans enjoy our battle at Cowboys Stadium.
What happened to Margarito eye?
The damage to his eye first occurred in the Pacquiao fight in November of 2010, in which Margarito suffered a fractured orbital bone below the eye and damage to his right retina. Margarito underwent multiple procedures to his retina and the orbital bone and required further procedures after the Cotto fight as well.
How much did Pacquiao make against Margarito?
MANILA, Philippines – New World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao earned a guaranteed fight purse of US$15 million (around P645 million) plus around $5 million in pay-per-view (PPV) share from his resounding victory over Mexican Antonio Margarito.
What happened to Margarito boxer?
Margarito retires with a career record of 38-8 (27 KO), but much of his legacy is shrouded in doubt due to his suspension in 2010 after being caught with illegal hand wraps in California, prior to a beatdown administered by Shane Mosley. Pacquiao demolished Margarito that night, breaking his orbital bone.
Did Mayweather fight Margarito?
Instead of entertaining the Mexican brawler, Mayweather fought Carlos Baldomir, which made many experts wonder if he was avoiding Margarito. One of the critics who was ripping him for not facing Margarito was his former promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank.
How tall is Antonio Margarito?
5′ 11″Antonio Margarito / Height
What happened to Margarito after Pacquiao fight?
Margarito lost by technical knockout in the 10th round as his surgically repaired right eye was badly swollen shut, forcing him to retire from boxing.
Why did Margarito retire?
The eye injury he suffered required several surgeries that kept him out of the ring for a year. Margarito lost by technical knockout in the 10th round as his surgically repaired right eye was badly swollen shut, forcing him to retire from boxing.
