Cotto vs Margarito 2 results: Pic of Antonio Margarito's eye that forced stoppage in Miguel Cotto fight

by Geno Mrosko on Dec 4, 2011 2:00 AM EST in Boxing News and Results

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 03: Antonio Margarito of Mexico reacts after referee Steve Smoger (R) calls the fight due to Margarito's closed right eye against Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico in the tenth round during the WBA World Junior Middleweight Title fight at Madison Square Garden on December 3, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Revenge is sweet.

As you can see in the above photo of a heartbroken Antonio Margarito as the referee stops the fight due to his injured eye, that's exactly what Miguel Cotto got at Madison Square Garden last night (Sat., Dec. 3, 2011) in New York.

It took three years to get these two back inside the squared circle to settle their differences but when they did, Cotto made it count, as he turned in an utterly dominant performance.

Margarito was game throughout, pushing forward in zombie mode and never backing down, despite the immense punishment he sustained during the fight. But he was no match for his arch rival.

Amazingly enough, Margarito was defiant in defeat. Even with his eye swollen shut, the clearly beaten fighter couldn't help but deliver his best verbal jab in the post-fight interview.

"I hurt him. Look at his face. I'll say it again -- he hits like a girl."

The evidence is impossible to ignore and it's obvious emotions were running high. One thing is for certain: we can turn the page on this one, folks. Take a bow, Miguel Cotto, you were amazing.

For complete Cotto vs. Margarito 2 results and blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action click here and here.

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In the post fight interview it was leaking blood from the inside of the eye. Quite gruesome.

by Chorongota on Dec 4, 2011 2:07 AM EST reply actions

You can all thank Pacquiao. Cotto looked relieved that fight was stopped. Margarito is a warrior and never quits.

"Well... You're damned if you do, and You're damned if you don't."- Bart Simpson

by poundnground on Dec 4, 2011 2:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions

A warrior? That’s what you call somone who cheats, gets his ass handed to him , and still runs his mouth? I wish they let it continue, Margarito deserved a good beating for cheating. Hey that ryhmes.

by Drew Berg on Dec 4, 2011 8:15 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Abner Mares’ rematch with Agbeko was the real fight everyone shoulda been watching though. FOTY candidate for sure.

"Well... You're damned if you do, and You're damned if you don't."- Bart Simpson

by poundnground on Dec 4, 2011 2:29 AM EST via mobile reply actions

looks like a defeated disney villian

I am willing to test myself against the toughest fighters in the world, in front of hundreds of thousands or even millions of fans, over and over again. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose, but I always come to fight. I've been doing this for the past fourteen years, and I have at least a few more strong years left in me. What have you done in the past fourteen years other than act like a moron on this forum and hang on Anderson's nuts? - Dan Henderson.

by elmojo on Dec 4, 2011 2:53 AM EST reply actions