Margarito suing the California State Athletic Commission
by Scott Christ on May 4, 2009 5:51 PM EDT
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This one kind of flew under the radar, possibly because no one cares about Antonio Margarito and his B.S. anymore, and possibly because he filed suit during the hype over Hatton-Pacquiao, but Antonio Margarito is suing the CSAC, according to TMZ.
On January 24, 2009, Margarito was preparing to fight Mosley -- his trainer was wrapping his hands when a rep from the Athletic Commission decided to inspect his hands, allegedly finding an "illegal material inside the knuckle pad." The knuckle pads were confiscated and his hands were re-wrapped.
[Ed. Note: This is a horrible recap of the situation, but you all know what really happened, so whatever.]
Margarito then fought Mosely and got his ass kicked. But the unkindest cut of all -- after the fight, his boxing license was suspended for one year. He feels he's been denied due process and wants his license back.
He's suing to get a court order forcing the Commission to reinstate him, stat.
What this doesn't cover, of course, since TMZ knows boxing like I know Jessica Simpson's weight gains, is that Margarito's confiscated wraps were found to have contained elements of plaster that would have hardened during the fight.
For all the crowing Margarito did calling out Oscar de la Hoya for being a coward and fighting Manny Pacquiao, it doesn't take all that manly of a fighter to go into a bout knowing your fists are going to become weapons once that stuff gets some sweat on it. Margarito is a cheater, a chump, and he has no place in boxing. I used to be a fan of his, too; that ended. I never want to see him fight again, won't support any promoter that puts him back in the ring, and I also just wish he would own up to it. He's a child in the cookie jar pleading his case to anyone that will hear it, and nobody wants to listen.
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I don’t know if you get the hard-copy of Ring Mag, but in their issue that was essentially a buildup to Pac-Hatton they printed an article that essentially sided with Margo. When I have time I’m going to let them know if they continue to advocate for him I won’t be a customer.
LOL....
yeah… that is all that I have to say about that…
LOL…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
A due process argument is a losing argument
He had his hearing, and he lost. He can appeal the ruling, but a due process argument is a loser. Margo should be more busy trying to get stay-busy fights in Tijuana.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
I hope Roach won’t really go through with appearing at his appeal hearing. He is one of Boxing’s nice guys, and it would be sad to see him shred his well-earned reputation on this worm. In fact, I’d really have to re-evaluate my entire opinion of Roach if he actually trains Margarito for a fight.
"This fight'll be the nastiest thing you'll ever see. I been sober for six weeks, and that makes me vicious."
-- Randall 'Tex' Cobb
He should change his nickname to Antonio “Mano de Piedra” Margarito.
Keep firing Assholes!
Akiyama is the Japanese word for Sexify.
It's bad enough Margarito's rep is damaged because Shane whooped him
It’s even worse he’s pursuing this when he got caught red-handed. You’re losing a ton of respect Margarito. I’m quite sure that Margarito is going to avoid fighting Paul Williams for good knowing that chances are he’ll get blasted.
On a completely unrelated note: Barring something coming up I’m going to be RBRing Friday Night Fights. I’m going to see if I can make it a weekly thing and company is welcomed. It will be a fanpost on the sidebar and I eagerly look forward to watching Brian Vera fight.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
The June 5th card on FNF should be Fight Night worthy
Carlos Quintana vs. Danny Perez.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
TBA is freaking everywhere, man. Who is this guy? How can he get around so much? And how come every time I get all pumped to see him fight, he gets replaced at the last minute? And he’s always replaced by some chump?
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
by Matt Miller on May 4, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Alright.
I think you can bump a fanpost to the main page anyway but I’ll let you know since I see your e-mail address on your profile.
By the way, enjoy Newcastle playing Premier League soccer……‘cause you won’t be seeing that come August 2009. ;-)
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
Yeah, I can bump one, but if you’re gonna be around might as well do it up right, you know?
Newcastle are just one of my many horrifyingly bad favorite sports teams.
Yeah it makes sense.
Manchester United is the only thing going for me in the win column. Way to go Seahawks and Washington Huskies.
Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!
Newcastle
Shame mate they going down, no chance to survive. Big club like that could follow the same fate as my team Leeds. Once you get relegated its getting back up thats the trick.
Joey Barton..silly boy…silly boy.
Back to Topic: Ill never watch Margarito again. No need to cheat like that in 2009. He can suck my shit.
"One Shall Stand. One shall Fall" - Optimus Prime
I just noticed that ESPN is going to have FNF again in my hometown on June 19.Should be a good scrap, Fernando Beltran Jr. vs. Monty Meza-Clay
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Margarito will never fight another fight that matters, and that is how it should be. I only regret that Cotto has his record blemished with a illegitimate loss because of his blatant and dangerous cheating. I hope fans wipe that fight from their minds, because it should be as if it never occured. The fact that Mosley dominated him in just as impressive a fashion as Pacquiao did De La Hoya still makes me happy when I think about it.
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