Former two time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (28-7, 27 KO’s) has received a doctor’s approval to fight again and will be taking on WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (36-2, 29 KO’s) on December 3rd in a long awaited rematch, barring any injury pro problems from Margarito. On Tuesday, Margarito, 33, verbally agreed to fight Cotto next in a fight that won’t involve a catchweight. There was never any question that Margarito agree to fight Cotto if given the opportunity. The only issue for Margarito is his right eye, which was badly damaged in a 12 round beating from Manny Pacquiao last year. Margarito has had surgery to correct the problems and things are looking good seven months after his beat down. However, it’s another matter altogether once Margarito starts getting hit in sparring. We could see further problems. But if the fight does take place, it’s likely that Margarito will lose badly. He doesn’t appear to be the same fighter he once was back in 2008 when he beat Cotto by an 11th round TKO. Margarito is slower now, throws fewer punches and doesn’t have his big power anymore. Read more: http://www.boxingnews24.com/2011/06...clearance-will-fight-cotto-on-123/#more-69881
