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WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (34-4, 24 KOs) and mandatory challenger Paul Williams (32-0, 24 KOs) spoke to reporters today to discuss their long-awaited showdown at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California on July 14. Margaito stated that "the Tijuana Tornado is taking Paul Williams in his path." Williams stated "I plan on stopping Margarito." Regarding the famous sparring session between Margarito and Williams three years ago, Margarito stated that when Williams was asked to continue he refused. Williams said he damaged Margarito's eye and hurt him to the body before Margarito's pulled him out. Margarito is training in Los Angeles, Williams is training in Puerto Rico.
It has also been announced that the winner of this fight will fight the winner of cotto/judah.
It has also been announced that the winner of this fight will fight the winner of cotto/judah.