I don't remember so much anticipation (for me, personally anyway) for a fight since.... well, since Trinidad-Vargas. There's so many angles to this fight. There's the very real animosity between the fighters, something that can only add to fan interest and the fight atmosphere. There's the doubt cast over Margarito, and whether or not he had used the plaster before the Mosley fight, specifically against Cotto. There's the condition of Margarito's eye after his pounding at the hands of Pacquaio. There's the weight itself.... 154 instead of 147, where they fought the first time.

Also, this is the very first time I've seen Cotto trash-talking his opponent... calling him a criminal, a total shame to his country, and that Cotto's dog is more of a person than Margarito is. Cotto is truly angry, and honestly wants to hurt Margarito. Margarito, meanwhile, is playing up the part, hurling insults back at Cotto and just playing the bad guy.

I'm going to be watching at my brother-in-law's house, which will surely be packed with friends and family. They're making some "asopao de camarones", sort of like a shrimp stew... and the beer will be flowing. Luckily, my brother-in-law lives in a rural area, with no neighbors really close by, because I plan to do a lot of yelling and screaming at the TV set.

The fight comes on really late local time (about 12:15 pm, Puerto Rico time), so I want to make sure I feel rested and alert for the fight, since last night I didn't sleep much. I probably won't be able to get on the forum tonight, no matter what happens..... but tomorrow I plan to be here bright and early, win or lose.

Cheers all.