Coyote Duran: Williams says that Margarito doesn’t want that fight but it’s a mandatory for Margarito’s WBO strap. Margarito’s basically up against the corner (should he defeat Joshua Clottey in December). I think those most stern of Margarito’s critics could be somewhat satisfied that he could truly prove his mettle by facing a Paul Williams.

Oscar De La Hoya: I think so! I mean, he’s (Margarito) a young fighter. He should stay active. He still has a lot to learn obviously in this game. You’re never too old to learn. He’s young, he’s strong, he’s motivated. Keep him active! Don’t wait for that one big payday. Just keep on going, keep fighting! That would be my advice to him. It’s like Mayweather wanting to fight me. Just keep fighting, keep going. ‘Cause one thing that Mayweather’s saying about Margarito is “Who have you fought? Why do you deserve this?” You know, I can say the same thing about Mayweather! Who have YOU fought and why do you deserve to fight me? You’ve done what, 350,000 pay-per-view buys? 400, tops?? I’ve done a million-four with (Felix) Trinidad so why should you fight me? It’s the same thing over and over. Look, (to Mayweather) keep on fighting, stay active, stay busy and if the fights come, they come. Don’t keep pushing for them. They will happen. If the fans demand them, they will happen. If those fights are the best, those fights will happen. Fighters sometimes have to be very patient.


aWESOME INTREVIEW AND THAT'S THE HIGHLIGHT FOR ME.Suck on that PBF