Antonio Margarito vs. Roberto García

Latin Fury 14
DateMay 8, 2010
VenuePlaza de Toros Monumental de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico
Title(s) on the linevacant WBC International light middleweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer Mexico Antonio Margarito Mexico Roberto García
Nickname "Tornado de Tijuana" "La Amenaza"
Hometown Torrance, California, U.S. Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Pre-fight record 37–6–1 (27 KO) 28–2–1 (21 KO)
Age 32 years, 1 month 30 years, 1 month
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 154 lb (70 kg) 153 lb (69 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition WBC
No. 2 Ranked Light Middleweight
3-division world champion		 Former IBA Continental Americas welterweight champion
Result
Margarito defeats García by unanimous decision

Antonio Margarito vs. Roberto García, billed as Latin Fury 14, was a professional boxing match contested on May 8, 2010, for the WBC International light middleweight championship.[1]

Background

The fight took place at La Feria de San Marcos, in Aguascalientes, Mexico under the promotion of Top Rank.[2] It was contested at 154 pounds, with the vacant international WBC light middleweight championship on the line.[3][4]

The fight

Margarito won the contest with a unanimous decision of 99–89, 100–88, 99–90.[5]

Undercard

Confirmed bouts:[6]

  • Mexico Jorge Solis defeated Puerto Rico Mario Santiago for the interim WBA World super featherweight title.
  • United States Mikey Garcia defeated Mexico Pedro Navarrete for USBA featherweight title.
  • Nicaragua Rene Gonzalez vs United States Urbano Antillón for WBA lightweight eliminator .
  • Mexico Salvador Carreon vs Mexico Juan Jesus Rivera
  • Nicaragua Marlon Aguilar vs Philippines Michael Farenas
  • Mexico Enrique Bernache vs Mexico Arturo Delgado
  • Mexico Diego Rivera vs Mexico Ricardo Cummings
  • Mexico Gilberto Flores Hernandez vs Mexico Yosmani Abreu
  • United States José Benavidez Jr. vs Mexico Arnoldo Pacheco
  • Mexico Hanzel Martinez vs Mexico Rene Trujillo

Broadcasting

Country Broadcaster
Mexico Azteca

References

  1. ^ "Antonio Margarito vs. Roberto Garcia". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  2. ^ Dan Rafael (24 March 2010). "Margarito to make return in Mexico". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  3. ^ Patrick Cassidy (4 May 2010). "Roberto Garcia Is Ready for Antonio Margarito". 411mania.com. Archived from the original on 7 May 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  4. ^ Dan Rafael (7 May 2010). "Margarito-Garcia set after weigh-in". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  5. ^ Associated Press (9 May 2010). "Margarito returns with win in Mexico". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  6. ^ "BoxRec - event".
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