The_budweiser Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 NEW YORK (September 19, 2011) -- This time it’s personal. Three-division world champion and the Pride of Puerto Rico MIGUEL COTTO will make the second defense of his World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight title in the long-awaited rematch against professional rival and three-time welterweight world champion ANTONIO “The Tijuana Tornado” MARGARITO, of México, Saturday, December 3, at The Mecca of Boxing, Madison Square Garden. Cotto-Margarito II will be produced and distributed Live by HBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT. Their first encounter, on July 26, 2008, was a battle of epic proportion and arguably the Fight of the Year. Cotto and Margarito boast a combined record of 74-9 (56 KOs) – a winning percentage of 89% and a victory by knockout ratio of 76% -- not to mention seven world titles between them. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Cotto Promotions, AT&T, and Madison Square Garden, tickets to Cotto-Margarito II, priced at $600, $400, $300, $200, $100 and $50, including applicable service charges, will go on sale Tomorrow! Tuesday, September 20, at Noon ET. They can be purchased at the Madison Square Garden box office, online at http://www.thegarden.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. Ticketmaster charges an additional fee. "The first fight was a classic. I have a feeling that this fight will be much more intense, an outright war. This event will be a real treat for all fight fans,” said Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank. "I am so excited about my December 3rd fight at Madison Square Garden,” said Cotto. “This next time around the story will be entirely different. I am more mature and will have the correct strategy to convincingly defeat my opponent. I am ready for a great victory!" The first fight was a great one and I am sure that the second fight will be too,” said Margarito. “And just the like the first fight I will come out victorious" "All the elements you look for in a heated rivalry are part of this matchup," said Mark Taffet of HBO Pay-Per-View. "Two established ring warriors with loyal fan bases who want to settle the score, meeting on one of boxing's most electric stages -- Madison Square Garden." Read More: http://ringnews24.com//index.php/blog/35-demo-content/30643-cotto-margarito-ii-tix-on-sale-at-noon-et-tomorrow.html#ixzz1YPduBets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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