Common questions

Did Pacquiao knockdown Margarito?

Did Pacquiao knockdown Margarito?

Super Welterweight bout: Pacquiao defeated Margarito via unanimous decision (120–108, 118–110, 119–109).

What did Margarito say about Pacquiao?

But I was wrong because Pacquiao, apart from being accurate, was very fast and had a good shot and hit very hard. The problem was getting a hold of him, but I am happy for what I accomplished,” Margarito told ESPN Deportes.

How much did Pacquiao make against Margarito?

MANILA, Philippines – New World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao earned a guaranteed fight purse of US$15 million (around P645 million) plus around $5 million in pay-per-view (PPV) share from his resounding victory over Mexican Antonio Margarito.

Who Won Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2?

Mayweather Jr.
It took place on May 2, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Mayweather Jr. won the contest by unanimous decision, with two judges scoring it 116–112 and the other 118–110.

What happened to Margarito after Pacquiao?

Margarito lost by technical knockout in the 10th round as his surgically repaired right eye was badly swollen shut, forcing him to retire from boxing. After a five-year hiatus, Margarito came out of retirement and fought three more times, all of which he won.

What happened to Margarito eye?

The damage to his eye first occurred in the Pacquiao fight in November of 2010, in which Margarito suffered a fractured orbital bone below the eye and damage to his right retina. Margarito underwent multiple procedures to his retina and the orbital bone and required further procedures after the Cotto fight as well.

What Margarito said after Pacquiao fight?

After the fight, Pacquiao said he carried Margarito in the final round because he did not want to inflict anymore damage to him. “I gave it all I had, but unfortunately I was not able to get the victory over the best fighter in the world today,” Margarito said.

What happened to Antonio Margarito After Pacquiao fight?

Margarito lost by technical knockout in the 10th round as his surgically repaired right eye was badly swollen shut, forcing him to retire from boxing.

Who was Pacquiao’s tallest opponent?

1. Antonio Margarito. Antonio Margarito was 5 inches taller and 17 pounds heavier than the dimunitive Pacquiao at the opening bell in Arlington Texas last November 13, 2010 for the vacant WBC Junior Middleweight Belt. Margarito was believed to be the toughest opponent Manny has ever faced coming into this fight.

Why did Margarito retire?

The eye injury he suffered required several surgeries that kept him out of the ring for a year. Margarito lost by technical knockout in the 10th round as his surgically repaired right eye was badly swollen shut, forcing him to retire from boxing.

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