Cotto-Margarito: A boxing-rich rivalry continues.

[Eli_jr24]

I can still remember being a kid and "watching" the Camacho vs Chavez fight. I'm Puerto Rican, but lived in Cali since I was about 4 or 5. Back then if you didn't buy it, the PPV channels still came in blurry. You would still hear the commentary and catch an occasional glimpse of action here and there. My dad, little brother and myself were all crowded around for 12 rounds of agony. I hate to say it, but I couldn't stand Camacho after that fight, and I was only 10 or 11 at the time. I'm in the minority over here so when there's a big PR vs Mex fight it's a huge deal for me. When we lose I hear about if for awhile.

P.S. I put in a petition for all PR's to disown Cintron!

I remember the Camacho fight. I was 9 years old. That was the very 1st fight I ever saw. It was a huge build up!! It was a mega fight. But after the fight.....everyone was disapointed when Camacho didn't show heart by trying to make it a fight. He just ran and ran. It was boring. I'm glad Tito Trinidad showed him who was the true Puerto Rican.

[p4pking]

The best boxing rivalry and I love it even though I'm neither from PR or Mexico:they just produce my fave fighters! And that trend looks to continue because Tony and Cotto are my 2 favourite fighters right now!! Tony has to win and I have to see the fight! Before the Zab fight,I'd say TOny was the favourite but now I'd say it was 0-50/55-45 to Tony.

They are easily the 2 best WW imo.

I guess that your assuming Floyd is retired or not an active WW so doesn't count for the time being.. Cotto is one of the 2 best right now by that measure.. But Margarito is nowhere near Mosleys class, hes 3rd or 4th by a stride. you'll see, if he manages to beat PW, Cotto will crush him. I think Clottey is a better WW as well, who would have beat Tony if he didn't injure his hand...

[bond007]

If and when Cotto and Margarito square off, it'll be the latest in a series of classic battles over the years between boxing-rich countries Puerto Rico and Mexico. These two countries have had their share of epic battles over the years.

Gomez-Zarate
Sanchez-Gomez
Chavez-Rosario
Trinidad-Campas
Trinidad-Vargas
.... among others

Few events stir up emotions down here like a good Puerto Rican - Mexican championship fight.

One more to add Chavez-Camacho

[LegendBoxing65]

If and when Cotto and Margarito square off, it'll be the latest in a series of classic battles over the years between boxing-rich countries Puerto Rico and Mexico. These two countries have had their share of epic battles over the years.

Gomez-Zarate
Sanchez-Gomez
Chavez-Rosario
Trinidad-Campas
Trinidad-Vargas
.... among others

Few events stir up emotions down here like a good Puerto Rican - Mexican championship fight.

I never saw Trinidad/Vargas as Puerto Rico vs. Mexico. Isn't Vargas american? My mom is from Guatemala and she considers herself Guatemalan, but I am american. It isn't like I represent Guatemala if I was born in the USA and lived here my whole life.

[Puya]

yeah like Oscar he is American same as Collazo he is not from Puerto Rico either

[TitoFan]

If and when Cotto and Margarito square off, it'll be the latest in a series of classic battles over the years between boxing-rich countries Puerto Rico and Mexico. These two countries have had their share of epic battles over the years.

Gomez-Zarate
Sanchez-Gomez
Chavez-Rosario
Trinidad-Campas
Trinidad-Vargas
.... among others

Few events stir up emotions down here like a good Puerto Rican - Mexican championship fight.

I never saw Trinidad/Vargas as Puerto Rico vs. Mexico. Isn't Vargas american? My mom is from Guatemala and she considers herself Guatemalan, but I am american. It isn't like I represent Guatemala if I was born in the USA and lived here my whole life.

I thought about that when I was including Vargas on the list, 'cause technically you're right.... he's basically Mexican-American. But I also remember vividly one of Vargas' pre-fight quotes, specifically when he said (alluding to DLH's fight with Tito): "This Mexican won't run." And Vargas does seem to embrace his Mexican roots.