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Antonio Margarito is a Mexican-American former professional boxer. Between 2004 and 2011, Antonio Margarito was challenged three times for an overnight world middleweight title. Likewise, he is best known for his aggressive pressure fighting style and his iron chin. Currently, he is trained by former IBF super featherweight champion Roberto García.
Early life
Antonio Margarito was born on March 18, 1978 in Torrance, California, United States. As of 2022, Antonio is 44 years and his zodiac sign is Pisces. He belongs to Mexican-American nationality and practices Christianity.
His father’s name is Antonio Margarito Sr. and his mother’s name is Consuelo Margarito. Likewise, he has a brother, Manuel Margarito. Unfortunately, his brother was shot to death in his apartment.
He grew up with his brother in Tijuana, Mexico, and spent a lot of time at a neighborhood boxing gym. Talking about his educational level, Antonio dropped out of school while he was in high school.
Antonio Margarito – Net worth 2023
Antonio has an estimated net worth of around 15 million US dollars. Likewise, Antonio earned his net worth through many boxing events and championships, as well as as the manager of IBF lightweight champion, Miquel Vasques.
Career
Antonio made his professional debut at age 15, beating José Tijuana. On April 25 he achieved his first knockout when he faced Víctor Angulo in the second round of the fight. Likewise, on October 17 he suffered his first defeat against Víctor Lozoya in a six-round decision.
Similarly, Antonio went 28-1-1 with notable wins against Alfred Ankamah, Sergio Gabriel Martínez, Buck Smith, Juan Soberanes and former world light welterweight champion Frankie Randall. On July 21, 2001 he faced Daniel Santos for his WBO welterweight title.
On March 16, 2002, he was crowned world champion, facing Díaz by knockout in the tenth round. Likewise, on January 31, 2004, he retained his title with a second-round knockout over the undefeated Hercules Kyvelos.
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On April 23, 2005, he retained his WBO welterweight title against undefeated world-class Puerto Rican puncher Kermit Cintron, knocking him down four times on his way to a fifth-round knockout. Likewise, he defeated champion Joshua Clottey by unanimous decision in twelve rounds on December 2, 2006.
More about his career
Antonio Margarito held many world welterweight championships, including the WBO title from 2002 to 2007. On July 14, 2007, he faced Paul Williams and lost in a 12-round unanimous decision. Similarly, in 2008, a professional boxer participated in a rematch with Cintrón, who won the IBF welterweight title following his loss to Margarito in 2005.
While on January 24 he faced Shane Mosley at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. On July 23, 2010, Bob Arum announced that Antonio would face Manny Pacquiao for the WBC light middleweight championship vacated by current middleweight champion Sergio Martínez.
In November 2010 he faced Manny Pacquiao and ended up suffering a fracture of the right orbital bone. Later, he suffered an injury in a rematch with Miguel Cotto. Thus, he retired in the year 2010. Again, in 2016, he came out of retirement winning two boults that year. Likewise, on September 2, 2017, he fought Carson Jones and won a fight by technical decision in the seventh round.
civil status
Talking about Antonio Margarito’s romantic and private life, he is a married man. Previously, he married his childhood lover, Michelle, in 1999. Later, Antonio and Michelle separated due to his problems. He later married Lorena Vidales. Likewise, the duo has two sons, Antonio Margarito Jr. and Antonello Margarito.
Photo caption: Antonio with his family (Source: Instagram)
Body measurements
Antonio Margarito has a height of 5 feet 11 inches or 1.8 m and weighs around 68 kg or 149 lbs. Margarito is packed with muscles and has a 7 and a half inch wrist. Furthermore, Antonio has a pair of black eyes and black hair.
Antonio Margarito – Social Networks
When it comes to social media, Antonio is active on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. His Instagram account @tonymargarito has more than 5,000 followers. Likewise, his Twitter account, @TonyMary has more than 9,000 followers. And his Facebook account has more than 29,000 followers.
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