Margarito beats Cotto
Antonio Margarito, who was the aggressor throughout the fight, lands a right hand against Miguel Cotto in the second round of their WBA welterweight title fight Saturday night. Margarito won with a technical knockout in the 11th round. (Eric Jamison / Associated Press)
Miguel Cotto is given an eight count after getting knocked to the canvas by Antonio Margarito in the 11th round. Cotto would go down one more time before his corner requested that the bout be stopped. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
Antonio Margarito lands a final punch as Miguel Cotto drops to a knee in the 11th round of their WBA welterweight title bout Saturday night. Cotto’s corner threw in the towel moments later. (Eric Jamison / Associated Press)
Miguel Cotto, bloodied and beaten, watches as the referee stops the bout upon request by Cotto’s corner, giving Antonio Margarito the victory with a technical knockout Saturday night. (Eric Jamison / Associated Press)
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Antonio Margarito and one of his handlers begin to celebrate Margarito’s victory Saturday night over previously unbeaten Miguel Cotto. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
Antonio Margarito is given a championship ride after defeating previously unbeaten Miguel Cotto on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
Antonio Margarito, who gave up his IBF title to fight Miguel Cotto on Saturday night, wears the WBA welterweight belt after winning with a technical knockout in the 11th round. (Eric Jamison / Associated Press)