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.