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Margarito-Baldomir a possibility

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According to Bob Arum, Antonio Margarito's "comeback" fight in Tijuana could be against former welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir, who has done little of note since his 2006 blowout loss to Floyd Mayweather:

Arum said in the meantime he would pursue opportunities across the border in Mexico, noting there was already interest from Margarito's hometown of Tijuana.

"We're pursuing that," Arum said, aiming for a June or July bout and mentioning WBC 10th-ranked contender Carlos Baldomir of Argentina as a possible opponent. "They want him to fight in Mexico."

Margarito-Baldomir might be an interesting fight if you're the sort that loves a disgraced star taking on a washed-up one-hit wonder. Both of them do have phenomenal chins, although Baldomir (44-12-6, 13 KO) can't punch a lick.

Since beating Zab Judah in the Cinderella Man shocker of 2006, Baldomir is 2-3. He annihilated Arturo Gatti in what should have been Gatti's final fight, then was waxed by both Mayweather and Vernon Forrest. He did get a majority decision win over nobody Luciano Perez, but lost his last fight to Jackson Bonsu by majority decision in Belgium. That fight was Baldomir's return to welterweight after two fights at junior middleweight that didn't go so hot. The Bonsu fight by all accounts was quite close.

Baldomir may still be top 20 or so in the division, but the fight is not major, and he presents no danger to Margarito whatsoever.

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Right about now I have more respect for Joan Guzman and this sack of Margo Shit.

Anyone that has any decency... please let me know if the Urango-Ngoudjo's 10th round fight is over.

by CRAZEDANG1280 on Feb 13, 2009 9:55 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah…. I agree.

by Zocalo on Feb 13, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Well I am sure it goes the distance…if it goes down.

by Zocalo on Feb 13, 2009 11:02 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

If Margo looks like he did against Mosley

Then I wouldn’t say Baldomir presents to danger. With his normal workrate, Baldomir would present no danger, but Baldomir could beat a relatively stationary target like Margarito if he’s only throwing 40 punches a round.

If Arum does put this on as a PPV, I propose that BLH just completely ignore it, other than maybe making a post saying that you’re boycotting the event.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Feb 13, 2009 11:57 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Second that

"I want to see ocean. I want to see black people. I want to see palms." - Wladimir Klitschko

by jrok on Feb 13, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so

Margo, looked bad against Shane, he looked weak, thin and he thew half of the normal punches he throws in a fight and Shane looked great but if he fights Baldomir he will destroy him.

by ralph1123 on Feb 13, 2009 2:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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