Fight Preview: Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito

Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito is sure to pump up nerves of boxing and casual fans. Antonio Margarito is seeking for redemption and in order to do that, he will need to win against Manny Pacquiao. Not short of any motives, Manny Pacquiao looks to make another mark in the history of boxing as he tries for his 8th division boxing title. The man that plans to spoil that is Antonio Margarito.

Manny Pacquiao 51W(38 KOs)-3L(2 KOs)-2D made history by winning his 7th Division Championship belt by beating Miguel Cotto and now he looks to try to add another division to the list for another record-setting 8th division boxing title for the WBC Super Welterweight World Title (a.k.a WBC Light Middleweight World Title) against former-champion (and the first person to destroy Miguel Cotto) Antonio Margarito 38W(27 KOs)-6L(1 KO)-0D .

Fight Preview: Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito

Antonio Margarito will be the tallest boxer Pacquiao has ever faced at 5'11" at the heaviest division Pacquiao has ever attempted. Did you see how Pacquiao annihilated a bigger and stronger opponent in Oscar De La Hoya? It was a clinic but that will not apply to Antonio Margarito. Unlike Oscar, Antonio Margarito does not back down when hit. He is like an energize bunny that just goes on and on. His stamina and chin are really great that he has only lost in a TKO once in his life and that is against future boxing Hall-of-famer, Shane Mosley.

Manny Pacquiao may use his speed against Margarito, but with Margarito's height, reach advantage and longer legs which results to longer strides, Pacquiao's speed maybe, just maybe, neutralized. The long strides was displayed by Antonio Margarito when he fought Miguel Cotto. Also, the added weight on Manny Pacquiao's legs may take a toll on his legs while Antonio Margarito will be bigger and stronger as he does not have to lose a lot of weight to reach the Super Welterweight limit.

Skill-wise, Manny Pacquiao has the bigger edge over Margarito. Speed and power goes to Pacquiao but Antonio Margarito has the physical advantages plus his knowledge on how to use those physical advantages which makes this bout really intriguing and hard to call. Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito betting odds should be inconsistent from this time on until fight night.

Contrary to other people saying that Antonio Margarito is an easy fight for Pacquiao, they are dead wrong and they should do their research as Antonio Margarito is no easy fight for any opponent on any given night. Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito is a tough fight to call. The betting odds says it will be Pacquiao but some don't agree. Come fight night, we will know how good of a fight this is.

A number of questions will remain for Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito and everything will be left unanswered until fight night.

Is it too much for Manny Pacquiao to try a shot at the Super Welterweight limit and the title?


Will bad training camp in the Philippines be a big factor if Manny does lose? What will be the next move for Pacquiao/Margarito if he wins/loses?


Will David now succumb to Goliath? Will it be redemption or another mark in boxing history?

Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito is on November 13, 2010, for the vacant WBC Super Welterweight World Title in Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, United States.

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Fight Fiesta Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito Prediction: Manny Pacquiao via Unanimous Decision