Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito and his trainer Javier Capetillo have received a 1-year ban from the California State Athletic Commission for putting a plaster-like substance on his hand wraps before his January 24th fight against Shane Mosley.
The Tijuana Tornado Antonio Margarito knocked out previously unbeaten WBA Welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in the 11th round of their action packed fight.
“I told my corner I would wear him down and then knock him out,” said Margarito, who won his third welterweight belt. “He never hurt me, but that was the game plan, to come out early strong and to wear him down and knock him out. I got him with body shots, and then I hit him in the head, and then I knocked him out.” Read the rest of this entry »
