Kermit Cintron vs. Antonio Margarito II - The difference between Greatness and Gate Keeper
- Filed under: Antonio Margarito, Kermit Cintron
- Date: Feb 3,2008
By: Phil Santos – Overhandright.com
When they first met Antonio Margarito was already an established champion with four title defenses on his résumé. Kermit Cintron was an undefeated up and comer with 23 knockouts in 24 fights as a pro. Although Margarito held an edge in experience and quality opponents faced it was Cintron who appeared to be the future. Five rounds and four knockdowns later Margarito had erased any doubt as to who the preeminent fighter was. Not only did Margarito drop Cintron four times, and add a serious blemish to his previously perfect record, but he cast a shadow of doubt over the future of the once prized prospect. Read the rest of this entry »