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.”

After being one of the most feared welterweights in the sport of boxing Margarito had an awful lot to say after his upset of Cotto.

“I told you I was a great fighter, just like Cotto is a great fighter,” Margarito also said. “He showed how tough he is. I felt I hurt Cotto in the sixth round. I felt he was going down. I told my trainer, ‘I’m going to knock him out.’ He said, ‘I’m sure you are, but don’t get overconfident. Be careful.”‘

Even though it was an embarrassing loss for Miguel Cotto he’s only 28-years old and he still has a lot to accomplish in the sport of boxing.

“I am very proud and very happy I was able to give the fans a great fight,” Cotto said. “Life continues. It’s not over for me. I’m going to take a long rest, decide what to do next. This night was Margarito’s night. He’s an excellent fighter. He did his job better than I did.”

As for Margarito’s future it sounds like he’ll try to get a huge pay day with a fight against Oscar De La Hoya but I sure would love to see Floyd Mayweather Jr. grow some balls and take him on.