A Fight That Hurt To Watch

I know I should feel happy for Antonio Margarito. Maybe now he'll get the attention he deserves. And the shot at Zab Judah he deserves. But I can't help but feel bad for Kermit Cintron. The guy came in so confident, but was so clearly and totally outclassed. This one is going to be tough to recover from for him.

Margarito was in control of that fight from the first bell. Yeah, the first two rounds could have gone either way due to very little action, but Margarito knew what he was doing. He was sizing Cintron up, waiting for a chance to get inside and do some damage. Which is exactly what he did in round three. Some nasty uppercuts and a wicked left opened up a cut over Cintron's right eye. That was the first sign of trouble. Then, early in round four, Margarito took out the whoopin stick. Margarito just beat the bigger, stronger Cintron like a bitch. Cintron went down twice. It was almost uncomfortable to watch, especially in round five, when Cintron all but gave up, taking a knee and forcing the ref and his corner to end the fight. He collapsed into his trainer's arms in tears.

This is the kind of fight that can break a man. But I think Kermit has the talent, the strength, and the skill to come back a better fighter. He's only 25. He has some time to rebuild. But right now, it's Margarito's time. You listenin', Zab?