Pacquiao-Margarito, Williams-Martinez: When Dust Settles, Who Will Be King?

This year was supposed to be one of the greatest years in boxing history. The year we got the first true mega-fight since the glory days of the '80s when mega-fights in boxing were as common as Triple Crowns were in horse racing during the 1970s.

But the Pacquiao-Mayweather mega-fight sports fans were craving was not to be. Instead we were handed a couple of stinkers in Pacquaio-Clottey and Mayweather-Mosley.

Those weren't the only snoozers, just the most hyped. 

I could go over the numerous bad fights that boxing fans have been forced to endure in 2010, but why make all of us suffer all over again. 

Fortunately for boxing, they've saved the best for last. At least I hope so.

November will feature two fights that should at the very least hold some suspense and at least one fight that could be one of the great ones of all time.

First up, is Antonio Margarito against Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 13. 

I'm going to go on the record as stating that I do not think Margarito should be allowed to fight. I think as long as California won't license him, it's bogus that he's fighting in Texas.

BUT he will be the first true Welterweight that Manny has fought and that makes this one interesting. They are actually fighting at a catchweight of 151, but since Maragarito has fought almost exclusively at Welterweight since 2004, no one should be able to complain Antonio is at a disadvantage.  

Margarito hits like a mule, too. With or without loaded wraps.  

I think Manny is too fast for Margarito and will win the fight easily. But there is still the lingering proposition of how Pacquiao will react if Tony tags him with a big shot. 

That alone makes the fight interesting. 

Then comes the big one. Paul Williams-Sergio Martinez II. 

The first one was the best fight of 2009 in many people's opinion. And I think this one will be just as good.

Personally, I think Williams is the best fighter at Welter of Junior Middleweight. Despite his awkward southpaw style, or maybe because of it, he has the skill, speed and power to beat anyone in either division. 

But because his style is so ugly he never looks great. That makes him vulnerable whenever a fight goes to the cards.

But styles make fights and the tough Martinez has a style that gives Williams fits. If you saw the first fight you know what I mean.

That's why this one should be marked on any fight fans calender.

Two tough, skilled fighters who will not back down.

When the dust clears we'll know a lot about these two divisions. And as far as I'm concerned we'll know who are the best two boxers are as well.

If Williams and Pacquiao win like I think they will. I put them both above Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

I think a lot of other people will as well.