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Rejuvenated Antonio Margarito shown adoration after making the rounds in Texas

Despite the hand wrap controversy that scathed his career last year, there have still been several positive and telling moments that had stood out about Antonio Margarito prior. In particular, his July 2008 victory over Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is his most shining moment as a professional as he overcame a slow start to eventually stop his Puerto Rican foil in the 11th round. Hoisted by his team and showered with adoration by the 10,477 partisans in attendance, you could visibly see just how much the moment meant to the Tijuana fighter.

As a fighter in the sport you want to be respected by your peers and shown love and support by your fans. Margarito suffered on both fronts after it was discovered he had elements of plaster of paris in his hand wraps prior to his January 2009 loss to Shane Mosley and subsequently suspended by the California State Athletic Commission. His upcoming November 13th bout with M

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