If you are following the reports out of the Manny Pacquiao camp, HBO?s 24/7 and all of the media appearances, then you know that there is an obvious concern that Manny Pacquiao may not be 100% going into his fight this Saturday night against Antonio Margarito.
There is so much on Manny Pacquiao?s plate right now that boxing has taken a back seat to everything else. On the other side however, the only thing on Antonio Margarito?s plate is boxing. Right now he lives, breathes and sleeps the sport. No distractions of political dealings, no media appearances, no movies, TV shows or CD?s to make, its just boxing!
It?s quite clear that there is more at stake for ?The Tijuana Tornado? then a simple victory or defeat. After the infamous hand wrapping incident back in January of 2009, when he was suspended for 1 year by the California State Athletic Commission for attempting to load his gloves with a plaster like substance, he is now looking for redemption. His entire career and accomplishments are now in question because of that faithful night and what better way to prove how good you really are than by taking on and whipping the pound for pound king.
Margarito has even come out saying that once he beats Manny Pacquiao, no one will have anymore doubts of his talents and past accomplishments. There will be no substance like plaster in his wraps, just his fists coupled with his desire to prove once again he is an elite
