Cotto vs. Margarito: Why the Rematch Is the Best Follow-Up for Pacquiao-Marquez

When Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto renew their rivalry on Saturday night, it will mark another small victory for the sport of boxing.

First, we had Floyd Mayweather put on the gloves, then we had Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao battle it out for the second time. Margarito vs. Cotto is the perfect follow-up to Marquez-Pacquiao.

It will bring you excitement, quality boxing and a probable decisive outcome.

We have seen the brilliant fighting of Marquez and we have seen the star power of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. Now it’s time to show some depth, and these two fighters will provide the depth fans are looking for.

Boxing fans know these two boxers well, but the average fan probably doesn’t. They know Mayweather, Pacquiao and now Marquez just because he pushed Pac-Man to the limit.

However, as great as their first fight was, this bout is the ideal follow-up. Pac-Man and Mayweather can’t fight back-to-back fights; therefore, other competitors have to step in and be viable.

These two competitors will provide great theatre.

Their first fight went into the 11^th round, with Margarito claiming the bragging rights. The fight had everything a fan would want: It had strategic boxing, big punches and a decision before the final round.

It was a back-and-forth type of fight that saw both competitors with advantages at different moments. We should expect the same type of brilliant boxing on Saturday night.

Margarito and Cotto will be fighting in front of a sold out Madison Square Garden crowd of about 18,000 people. Fans want to see this fight, and for good reason.

Boxing needs their stars to fight—we all agree on that. The true boxing fans know there's more to boxing than just Pacquiao and Mayweather, but the average fan needs proof.

With Pacquiao-Marquez’s fight being so memorable, this one is the perfect follow-up act. It will provide great theatre, quality boxing and a memorable fight.