I have seen the 24/7's and heard what Cotto has to say. I am not saying either way if Margarito is guilty or not as I don't know for sure, but what I do know is that I believe in life after crime and I believe Margarito is a decent fighter to watch.

I also somewhat agree with Margarito, though he wasn't quite breaking Cotto down like before, he did win the last round half blind and he was the stronger man at the time of the stoppage.

Imagine what a pre-Pac Margarito would have been like. Cotto wouldn't have been able to target a damaged eye and Margarito would have been even more ferocious. It's a shame Manny got to them both first and more so that Manny was able to inflict such damage.

An undamaged Margarito against Cotto is a much better fight. You get the feeling that the eye will close no matter who Margarito fights from here on out.

Cotto boxed well though and used what he could to get what he wanted. He clinched more and took advantage of a handicap.

I don't regard Cotto as the better of the two fighters though. Over 12 Margarito still gives Cotto kittens.