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Antonio Margarito’s Face Makes Waves After Loss to Manny Pacquiao

Though Antonio Margarito can celebrate the fact that he lasted all twelve rounds with acclaimed boxer Manny Pacquiao in their bout Saturday, the damage visible on his face was hardly worthy of a smile.

The boxer was brutalized over twelve rounds of action, as evidenced by the lopsided scorecards of 120-108, 119-109 and 118-108. Following the fight, Internet fans rushed to catch a glimpse of Margarito’s busted mug.

Currently tracking as one of the top Google Searches, “antonio margarito face” yields some frightening images about what a twelve-round onslaught can do to a man, no matter how laudable his toughness.

The damage to Margarito’s face was hardly the most shocking seen in combat sports, but it was still evidence of just how dangerous the smaller Manny Pacquiao can be inside the ring.

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: The likeness of Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico is seen on the giant screen as he is interviewed after he lost to Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines (L) and Antonio Margarito of Mexico are pictured during the weigh-in for their upcoming WBC super welterweight championship fight at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas November 12, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: A detail of the cut on the right eye of Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico is seen as he fights against Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines (R) fights Antonio Margarito of Mexico during the 11th round of their 12 round WBC World Super Welterweight title boxing fight in Arlington, Texas November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Antonio Margarito of Mexico looks at his opponent Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines during the 11th round of their 12 round WBC World Super Welterweight title boxing fight in Arlington, Texas November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines lands a punch against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Antonio Margarito of Mexico looks at Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines during the ninth round of their 12 round WBC World Super Welterweight title boxing fight in Arlington, Texas November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: The likeness of Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico is seen on the giant screen as he is interviewed after he lost to Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines (R) fights Antonio Margarito of Mexico during the 8th round of their 12 round WBC World Super Welterweight title boxing fight in Arlington, Texas November 13, 2010. Pacquiao eventually cemented his place in the pantheon of boxing greats by recording an unanimous points victory over Margarito on Saturday to claim the vacant WBC super welterweight title. REUTERS/Tim Sharp (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

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