Antonio Margarito, properly nicknamed the “Tijuana Tornado” for his lightning quick fighting style, announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 34.
The fighter won three welterweight world titles, but will likely be more infamously remembered for his plastered hand wraps scandal before his fight with Shane Mosley in 2009.
Margarito: "If I cannot compete at 100% in the ring, I don't want to go back. It's time for me to retire." @TonyMarg
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) June 7, 2012
First Shane Mosley and Winky Wright retire now Antonio Margarito. Bring on the next generation of #boxing.
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) June 8, 2012
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U kno ur gettin old wen the boxers u grew up watchin start callin it quits… last week Winky Wright retired n Sugar Shane. Today Margarito
— KING FLUKEY THE 13TH (@FLUKEY_) June 8, 2012
Antonio Margarito retired…a warrior in the ring who's legacy is tainted cuz of the plaster wraps. But a warrior still #salute #boxing
— Chris Brown (@Itisme_CB) June 8, 2012
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