Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito
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Manny Pacquiao
vs. Antonio Margarito
, billed as World Super Welterweight Championship, was a Super Welterweight fight for the WBC
Super Welterweight championship. The bout was held on November 13, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington, Texas
, United States
. The match was put together after the second negotiation for the long awaited "superfight" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. had failed. Pacquiao defeated Margarito by unanimous decision.
The fight went the distance with Pacquiao winning via unanimous decision over Margarito. Pacquiao almost knocked out Margarito in the 4th round with a left hook to the body and in the 6th round Margarito connected a solid left hook to the body that sent Pacquiao into the ropes and almost down. Judges' scores were Juergen Langos 120–108, Glen Rick Crocker 118–110, and Oren Shellenberger 119–109 in favor of Pacquiao. Pacquiao landed 474 out of 1069 punches (44%) while Margarito landed 229 out of 817 (28%). Out of those punches Pacquiao landed 411/713 power punches thrown (58%) while Margarito landed 135 out of 312 (43%).
Due to his injuries, Margarito's post-fight interview was skipped and he was sent directly to the hospital after the fight. Margarito had to undergo surgery as it was discovered that his right orbital bone had been fractured.
In the post-fight interview, Pacquiao was asked if he held back during the last round, and Pacquiao said he just let the 3 minutes run out and that "Boxing is not for killing" (quote). Pacquiao also stated "I did not want to damage him permanently."
The fight generated 1.15 million buys and 64 million dollars in revenue.
Pacquiao defeated Margarito via unanimous decision (120-108, 118-110, 119-109).
Jones defeated Karass via majority decision (97-93, 95-94, 94-94).
Rigondeaux defeated Cordoba via split decision (117-109, 114-112, 112-114).
Rios defeated Lowther via TKO at 2:35 of fifth round.
Marroquin defeated Dominguez via knockout at 1:27 of first round.
Benavidez defeated Mathis via knockout at 2:23 of third round.
Lee defeated Debow via knockout at 1:33 of first round.
Meza defeated Hernandez via unanimous decision (38-37, 38-37, 39-36).
Mepranum defeated Villarreal via split decision.
Rodriguez defeated Elorde via unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 39-37).
Laurente defeated Holloway via unanimous decision (77-75, 79-73, 78-74).
Manny Pacquiao
Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the...
vs. Antonio Margarito
Antonio Margarito
Antonio Margarito Montiel is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former WBA, WBO, & IBF welterweight champion...
, billed as World Super Welterweight Championship, was a Super Welterweight fight for the WBC
World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...
Super Welterweight championship. The bout was held on November 13, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, Texas
Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. According to the 2010 census results, the city had a population of 365,438, making it the third largest municipality in the Metroplex...
, United States
United States
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. The match was put together after the second negotiation for the long awaited "superfight" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. had failed. Pacquiao defeated Margarito by unanimous decision.
Results
Despite his smaller size (5'6 1/2" vs Margarito's 5'11") and lower weight (148 lbs vs. Margarito's 165 lbs) Pacquiao hammered Margarito with his superior speed and technique. Margarito sustained three cuts, prompting Pacquiao to ask the referee, Laurence Cole, to stop the fight. Ringside commentators agreed as well that the fight should have been stopped.The fight went the distance with Pacquiao winning via unanimous decision over Margarito. Pacquiao almost knocked out Margarito in the 4th round with a left hook to the body and in the 6th round Margarito connected a solid left hook to the body that sent Pacquiao into the ropes and almost down. Judges' scores were Juergen Langos 120–108, Glen Rick Crocker 118–110, and Oren Shellenberger 119–109 in favor of Pacquiao. Pacquiao landed 474 out of 1069 punches (44%) while Margarito landed 229 out of 817 (28%). Out of those punches Pacquiao landed 411/713 power punches thrown (58%) while Margarito landed 135 out of 312 (43%).
Due to his injuries, Margarito's post-fight interview was skipped and he was sent directly to the hospital after the fight. Margarito had to undergo surgery as it was discovered that his right orbital bone had been fractured.
In the post-fight interview, Pacquiao was asked if he held back during the last round, and Pacquiao said he just let the 3 minutes run out and that "Boxing is not for killing" (quote). Pacquiao also stated "I did not want to damage him permanently."
The fight generated 1.15 million buys and 64 million dollars in revenue.
Televised
- Super Welterweight bout:
Manny PacquiaoManny PacquiaoEmmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the...
vs.
Antonio MargaritoAntonio MargaritoAntonio Margarito Montiel is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former WBA, WBO, & IBF welterweight champion...
Pacquiao defeated Margarito via unanimous decision (120-108, 118-110, 119-109).
- Welterweight bout: Jesus Soto KarassJesus Soto KarassJesús Soto Karass is a Mexican boxer in the Welterweight division. He is the former WBC Continental Americas and the NABF Welterweight Champion. Jesús is the older brother of boxer José Luis Soto Karass....
vs.
Mike JonesMike Jones (boxer)Mike Jones is an undefeated American professional Welterweight boxer. Jones is the current NABA and WBO NABO Welterweight champion.-Professional career:...
Jones defeated Karass via majority decision (97-93, 95-94, 94-94).
- Super Bantamweight bout:
Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. 
Ricardo CordobaRicardo CordobaRicardo Alberto Cordoba Mosque, more commonly known as Ricardo Cordoba, is a Panamanian professional boxer who fights in the super bantamweight division.-Professional career:...
Rigondeaux defeated Cordoba via split decision (117-109, 114-112, 112-114).
- Lightweight bout: Brandon RiosBrandon RiosBrandon Lee Ríos is an undefeated Mexican-American/Native American boxer and the current WBA lightweight champion. Brandon is trained by former IBF super featherweight champion Roberto García.-Amateur career:...
vs. Omri LowtherOmri LowtherOmri Lowther is a professional Canadian-American boxer in the Light Welterweight division and is the current WBA Fedecaribe lightweight champion.-Professional career:...
Rios defeated Lowther via TKO at 2:35 of fifth round.
Televised free
- Featherweight bout: Roberto MarroquinRoberto MarroquinRoberto Marroquin is a Mexican American boxer in the super bantamweight division and he is signed to Bob Arum's Top Rank.-Amateur career:...
vs. Francisco Dominguez
Marroquin defeated Dominguez via knockout at 1:27 of first round.
- Light Welterweight bout: José BenavidezJose BenavidezJosé Luis Benavidez is an undefeated Mexican-American professional boxer in the Light Welterweight division. He is the son of boxing trainer Jose Benavidez, Sr. of Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico. From two years old until he was 17, Jose jr. was raised in Phoenix, Arizona.-Amateur career:Benavidez Jr...
vs. Winston MathisWinston MathisWinston Mathis is a professional American boxer in the Light Welterweight division.-Amateur career:Winston had over 200 amateur bouts during his career. He's a two-time Jr...
Benavidez defeated Mathis via knockout at 2:23 of third round.
- Light Heavyweight bout: Mike LeeMike Lee (boxing)Mike Lee is a professional boxer in the light heavyweight class. He turned pro in February 2010 and is managed by Top Rank.-Background:...
vs. Keith Debow
Lee defeated Debow via knockout at 1:33 of first round.
- Light Welterweight bout: Oscar MezaOscar MezaOscar Meza is a Mexican professional boxer in the Light Welterweight division.-Pro career:On September 12, 2009 Meza lost to the Mexican American Brandon Rios in Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada....
vs. Jose Hernandez
Meza defeated Hernandez via unanimous decision (38-37, 38-37, 39-36).
- Flyweight bout: Richie MepranumRichie MepranumRichie Mepranum is a Filipino professional boxer and current WBO Oriental flyweight champion.-Fighting style:...
vs. Anthony Villarreal
Mepranum defeated Villarreal via split decision.
- Lightweight bout: Juan Martin Elorde vs. Angel Rodriguez
Rodriguez defeated Elorde via unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 39-37).
- Welterweight bout: Dennis LaurenteDennis LaurenteDennis Laurente is a Filipino professional boxer.He fights under the care of Johnny S. Elorde, President of the Johnny Elorde Management International, and his wife, Liza Elorde, a boxing care manager....
vs. Rashad Holloway
Laurente defeated Holloway via unanimous decision (77-75, 79-73, 78-74).
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