Miguel Cotto vs Antonio Margarito II
On December 3, 2011, Miguel Cotto (36-2, 29 KOs), the super-welterweight WBA (Super) champion, defends his title against former world champion Antonio Margarito (38-7, 27 KOs).
Cotto vs Margarito II Stats
Miguel Cotto is coming in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 76% KO rate; his last fight was a 12th round TKO victory over Ricardo Mayorga, 8 months and 21 days ago. Antonio Margarito is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 60% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision loss to Manny Pacquiao, 1 year and 20 days ago.
Cotto vs Margarito II Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 67.5-32.5 in favor of Miguel Cotto, but it is going to be a hard-earned victory. Antonio Margarito is going to put on an exceptional fight, Cotto better be prepared for one of the toughest fights of his life.
Cotto vs Margarito II Result
In the rematch, the challenger refused to continue the fight in the 9th round, and Miguel Cotto is crowned the new super-welterweight world champion. Cotto improves his record to 37-2 (30 KOs), while Margarito adds a loss to his record at 38-8.