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**_Qwerty_** · June 8th, 2012 02:17 PM

Margarito Retires

Former boxing champ Antonio Margarito retires (VIDEO) | TeamPilipinas.info

Margarito Retires

LOS ANGELES - Mexico's Antonio Margarito, the former world welterweight champion who was suspended for 16 months after plaster was found in his gloves, retired on Thursday (Friday, PHL time) after an 18-year pro boxing career.

Margarito, 34, becomes the third notable fighter in four days to hang up his gloves, following Shane Mosley and Winky Wright out of the ring and into retirement with a posting on his website and Facebook page.

"After much thought and extended conversations with my family and team, we have all agreed that the time to hang up my gloves and begin a new chapter in life has arrived," Margarito said.

"I always told my family and team that I would walk away from boxing when I felt I could no longer compete at the level I believed I needed to be in order to be successful.

"Although the passion and drive are still there, I have to accept that my time to walk away has arrived."

Margarito won the World Boxing Organization welterweight crown in 2002, and won eight fights in a row in the division until losing the crown to American Paul Williams in 2007.

Margarito won the International Boxing Federation welterweight title in 2008 and took the World Boxing Association welterweight crown in 2009 by stopping Puerto Rico's previously undefeated Miguel Cotto in the 11th round.

But before Margarito's next fight, plaster was found in his hand wraps before he faced Mosley and after a re-wrapping, Margarito was stopped in the ninth round.

Then came a 16-month ban and, after a comeback victory over compatriot Roberto Garcia, two final defeats, a unanimous 12-round decision loss at the hands of Filipino star Manny Pacquiao in 2010 and a stoppage last December after 10 rounds against Cotto due to swelling around the Mexican's right eye.

"I leave the cuts, bruises, and sweat, but I'm not leaving the sport," said Margarito. "I will continue in the sport that gave me so much, Now, however, it is time for me to give back to the sport." - AFP

Video - Arum on Margarito's retirement

**_Qwerty_** · June 8th, 2012 02:18 PM

Margarito Retires

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LOS ANGELES - Mexico's Antonio Margarito, the former world welterweight champion who was suspended for 16 months after plaster was found in his gloves, retired on Thursday (Friday, PHL time) after an 18-year pro boxing career.

Margarito, 34, becomes the third notable fighter in four days to hang up his gloves, following Shane Mosley and Winky Wright out of the ring and into retirement with a posting on his website and Facebook page.

"After much thought and extended conversations with my family and team, we have all agreed that the time to hang up my gloves and begin a new chapter in life has arrived," Margarito said.

"I always told my family and team that I would walk away from boxing when I felt I could no longer compete at the level I believed I needed to be in order to be successful.

"Although the passion and drive are still there, I have to accept that my time to walk away has arrived."

Margarito won the World Boxing Organization welterweight crown in 2002, and won eight fights in a row in the division until losing the crown to American Paul Williams in 2007.

Margarito won the International Boxing Federation welterweight title in 2008 and took the World Boxing Association welterweight crown in 2009 by stopping Puerto Rico's previously undefeated Miguel Cotto in the 11th round.

But before Margarito's next fight, plaster was found in his hand wraps before he faced Mosley and after a re-wrapping, Margarito was stopped in the ninth round.

Then came a 16-month ban and, after a comeback victory over compatriot Roberto Garcia, two final defeats, a unanimous 12-round decision loss at the hands of Filipino star Manny Pacquiao in 2010 and a stoppage last December after 10 rounds against Cotto due to swelling around the Mexican's right eye.

"I leave the cuts, bruises, and sweat, but I'm not leaving the sport," said Margarito. "I will continue in the sport that gave me so much, Now, however, it is time for me to give back to the sport." - AFP

Arum on Margarito's Retirement

**Retz** · June 12th, 2012 12:20 PM

Si Pacquiao kaya kailan mag reitire?

**_Qwerty_** · June 14th, 2012 10:43 AM

malapit na yan.. pero gagawa daw muna nang hollywood movie..

Manny Pacquiao gets role in Hollywood movie with Rob Schneider

Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao will invade Hollywood with his appearance in a movie, “Brass Knuckles,” with Filipino-American actor Rob Schneider who will play his uncle in the movie.

Pacquiao will portray the role of a gangster in the movie to be directed by Erick Geisler, a two-time Emmy Award winner. The movie will highlight the bad side of illegal drugs, and it will be Pacquiao's first Hollywood movie.

Originally Posted by Retz

Si Pacquiao kaya kailan mag reitire?

**chua_riwap** · June 14th, 2012 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Retz

Si Pacquiao kaya kailan mag reitire?

malayo pa yan.
di pa tapos yung P388M nyang forbes mansion eh......

**chua_riwap** · June 14th, 2012 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by _Qwerty_

malapit na yan.. pero gagawa daw muna nang hollywood movie..

Manny Pacquiao gets role in Hollywood movie with Rob Schneider

kelan kaya showing nyan?
dapat ipalabas yan after nung rematch nya. at dapat manalo siya, para mas lalong kumita movie nya.

**_Qwerty_** · June 25th, 2012 12:41 PM

Lopez breaks Ortiz's jaw in upset win (VIDEO) | TeamPilipinas.info

Lopez breaks Ortiz's jaw in upset win

The boxing world was stunned anew when little-known boxer Josesito Lopez defeated former world champion "Vicious" Victor Ortiz in their welterweight bout at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

Ortiz quit on his stool before the 10th round because of what he said was a broken jaw. He was leading on the judges' scorecards at the time of the stoppage.

"Josesito broke my jaw," Ortiz said in RingTV. "I had my mouth open and he broke my jaw...The corner wanted me to continue but I just couldn't."

Ortiz said the injury happened during the fifth round of the fight.

It was a stunning victory for Lopez, who took the bout just last month after Ortiz's original opponent, Andre Berto, tested positive for an illegal substance.

Lopez was a massive underdog coming into the fight, as he was moving up in weight and was facing a former world champion.

But he insisted that he was never intimidated by his bigger, more popular opponent.

"I have a big heart. He tried to intimidate me, but it didn't work," Lopez told ESPN after the fight. "Victor has no heart." It was an entertaining fight as the two boxers went toe-to-toe for most of the bout. Ortiz, the bigger man, was able to catch Lopez with several strong shots, only to see the underdog come back with punches of his own.

"He hits hard, but I was never going to quit. I knew it was a close fight on the scorecards, and I knew I could press him more and more if I continued," Lopez said. "He's like a tree. I had to chop him down."

In the fifth round, Ortiz was given a warning when he pushed Lopez down and punched him at the back of his head.

Lopez earned the vacant World Boxing Council silver welterweight belt. His record improved to 30 wins and four losses, with 18 wins coming by knockout.

The result was disappointing for Ortiz, who was expected to come out strong after losing last September 2011 to unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The loss also scuttled Ortiz's next fight: a much-hyped bout against Mexican prodigy Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, in what would have been a showcase of Golden Boy Promotions' most promising young fighters.

The Ortiz-Alvarez bout was supposed to be held on September 15. Golden Boy president Richard Schaefer told ESPN they will announce a new opponent for Alvarez soon.

RingTV reported that Ortiz was taken to the California Hospital after the fight.

**_Qwerty_** · June 25th, 2012 12:41 PM

Lopez breaks Ortiz's jaw in upset win (VIDEO) | TeamPilipinas.info

Lopez breaks Ortiz's jaw in upset win

The boxing world was stunned anew when little-known boxer Josesito Lopez defeated former world champion "Vicious" Victor Ortiz in their welterweight bout at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

Ortiz quit on his stool before the 10th round because of what he said was a broken jaw. He was leading on the judges' scorecards at the time of the stoppage.

"Josesito broke my jaw," Ortiz said in RingTV. "I had my mouth open and he broke my jaw...The corner wanted me to continue but I just couldn't."

Ortiz said the injury happened during the fifth round of the fight.

It was a stunning victory for Lopez, who took the bout just last month after Ortiz's original opponent, Andre Berto, tested positive for an illegal substance.

Lopez was a massive underdog coming into the fight, as he was moving up in weight and was facing a former world champion.

But he insisted that he was never intimidated by his bigger, more popular opponent.

"I have a big heart. He tried to intimidate me, but it didn't work," Lopez told ESPN after the fight. "Victor has no heart." It was an entertaining fight as the two boxers went toe-to-toe for most of the bout. Ortiz, the bigger man, was able to catch Lopez with several strong shots, only to see the underdog come back with punches of his own.

"He hits hard, but I was never going to quit. I knew it was a close fight on the scorecards, and I knew I could press him more and more if I continued," Lopez said. "He's like a tree. I had to chop him down."

In the fifth round, Ortiz was given a warning when he pushed Lopez down and punched him at the back of his head.

Lopez earned the vacant World Boxing Council silver welterweight belt. His record improved to 30 wins and four losses, with 18 wins coming by knockout.

The result was disappointing for Ortiz, who was expected to come out strong after losing last September 2011 to unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The loss also scuttled Ortiz's next fight: a much-hyped bout against Mexican prodigy Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, in what would have been a showcase of Golden Boy Promotions' most promising young fighters.

The Ortiz-Alvarez bout was supposed to be held on September 15. Golden Boy president Richard Schaefer told ESPN they will announce a new opponent for Alvarez soon.

RingTV reported that Ortiz was taken to the California Hospital after the fight.

**_Qwerty_** · June 25th, 2012 12:43 PM

Lopez breaks Ortiz's jaw in upset win (VIDEO) | TeamPilipinas.info

Lopez breaks Ortiz's jaw in upset win

The boxing world was stunned anew when little-known boxer Josesito Lopez defeated former world champion "Vicious" Victor Ortiz in their welterweight bout at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

Ortiz quit on his stool before the 10th round because of what he said was a broken jaw. He was leading on the judges' scorecards at the time of the stoppage.

"Josesito broke my jaw," Ortiz said in RingTV. "I had my mouth open and he broke my jaw...The corner wanted me to continue but I just couldn't."

Ortiz said the injury happened during the fifth round of the fight.

It was a stunning victory for Lopez, who took the bout just last month after Ortiz's original opponent, Andre Berto, tested positive for an illegal substance.

Lopez was a massive underdog coming into the fight, as he was moving up in weight and was facing a former world champion.

But he insisted that he was never intimidated by his bigger, more popular opponent.

"I have a big heart. He tried to intimidate me, but it didn't work," Lopez told ESPN after the fight. "Victor has no heart." It was an entertaining fight as the two boxers went toe-to-toe for most of the bout. Ortiz, the bigger man, was able to catch Lopez with several strong shots, only to see the underdog come back with punches of his own.

"He hits hard, but I was never going to quit. I knew it was a close fight on the scorecards, and I knew I could press him more and more if I continued," Lopez said. "He's like a tree. I had to chop him down."

In the fifth round, Ortiz was given a warning when he pushed Lopez down and punched him at the back of his head.

Lopez earned the vacant World Boxing Council silver welterweight belt. His record improved to 30 wins and four losses, with 18 wins coming by knockout.

The result was disappointing for Ortiz, who was expected to come out strong after losing last September 2011 to unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The loss also scuttled Ortiz's next fight: a much-hyped bout against Mexican prodigy Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, in what would have been a showcase of Golden Boy Promotions' most promising young fighters.

The Ortiz-Alvarez bout was supposed to be held on September 15. Golden Boy president Richard Schaefer told ESPN they will announce a new opponent for Alvarez soon.

RingTV reported that Ortiz was taken to the California Hospital after the fight.