Antonio Margarito: Don't Mess with Texas or Manny Pacquiao

Disgraced and despicable cheater Antonio “Tijuana Tornado” Margarito was granted a license to fight in "The Lone Star State" Thursday by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

"I want to thank the state of Texas for granting me a boxing license, which enables me to continue my passion for the sport of boxing in the United States," said Margarito, 32, a poor excuse for a man who should have been charged with attempted murder for his past actions in the ring.

"I have dedicated my life to giving the fans of the sport entertainment and excitement. On Nov. 13, this great opportunity will ultimately be fulfilled."

Margarito (38-6, 27 KOs), who in May defeated Robert Garcia by unanimous decision in Aguascalientes, Mexico, had his boxing license justifiably revoked by the California State Athletic Commission in February 2009 after he was snagged preparing to battle former WBA welterweight super champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley with a plaster-like substance inside his hand wraps.

Fortunately, Margarito was caught when officials at the Los Angeles Staples Center proved the devious Mexican man was a cowardly charlatan before the match began and he had the opportunity to seriously disfigure Mosley (46-6, 39 KOs) with his cement fists.

Once Margarito had his illegal hand wraps removed, the “Tijuana Tornado” was promptly brutalized by Mosley and defeated by a ninth round TKO.

Margarito will now likely scrap the legendary Manny Pacquiao November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.

Margarito is the quintessential tough and rugged pugilist in the ring.

Nevertheless, his thwarted actions versus Mosley are a cardinal sin in boxing, and they should never be forgiven under any circumstances whatsoever.

The “Tijuana Tornado” has sworn he had no clue that his terminated trainer, Javier Capetillo, used forbidden substances in his wraps.

Margarito’s assertions are pathetic, and he does not deserve to be exonerated strictly because he is an ignoramus.

“Boxing is considered a crazy and animalistic sport,” said Mike Cappiello, a native of Brockton who once battled for the IBO super featherweight title and retired with an impressive mark of 33-6. “Margarito’s actions further hurt the outlook of boxing.”

Cappiello, the owner of Cappiello Brothers Boxing gym in “The City of Champions”, continued.

“You need to keep boxing as safe as possible and make sure nothing serious happens to boxers. Margarito should have been suspended for more than a year to make a statement.”

Margarito is beloved by Mexican fight fans primarily for his brawling style, and he was a popular attraction throughout much of the United States for the same reason.

"We have a few things to work out, then we'll have an announcement soon, certainly within days," said Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. "This is a good one because we know Margarito—with our fan base, in our area—if we do the fight, then it'll be a big draw," Jones said.

For ring justice to be properly served, Pacquiao (51-3-2, 38 KOs) needs to viciously, viciously bludgeon Margarito in a clean and succinct fashion.

Ideally, the beating Pacquiao administers will be brutal enough that Margarito will be forced to retire as a prizefighter.

"Don't mess with Texas", or Manny Pacquiao.