Daily Media Weigh-in

Matthew Aguilar: Nevada Made Right Move On Antonio Margarito » Antonio Margarito had some big plans this fall. • The “Tijuana Tornado” was either going to fight a rematch with Miguel Cotto or, if Manny Pacquiao’s proposed superfight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. fell through, have an intriguing showdown with “Pac-Man” – maybe the most popular fighter in boxing. • Both fights would have garnered worldwide attention and generated millions of dollars. Both fights would have qualified as two of the more significant fights of the year. And both fights would have happened in Las Vegas. • But a funny thing happened on Margarito’s way to career rejuvenation. The Nevada State Athletic Commission reminded him that he was a cheater… Matthew Aguilar, www.elpasotimes.com

The Future Of Boxing After Mayweather & Pacquiao » It’s no secret boxing has been fighting with its back on the ropes for the past couple of years. With one megafight left to be made between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, one has to wonder if this will be the end of boxing as we know it. Although there are no fighters out there with the immediate impact of a Mayweather or a Pacquiao, there are five boxers who could take boxing off of the expected life support it will be on should Pacquiao vs Mayweather take place this November… Andreas Hale, live.drjays.com

Boxer Leaves Ring To Fight For Children » Lamont Ingram is looking to start a boy’s group home in the Riverside Drive Building recently purchased for his non-profit organization. The 29-year-old, who won Golden Gloves titles and has trained with the same camp as boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr., plans for the group home to house boys ages 12 to 17… STANLEY DUNLAP, www.jacksonsun.com