Margarito decisions Paez Jr.
In his first fight in four-plus year, former world champion Antonio Margarito had to squeak by with a 10-round unanimous decision over Jorge Paez Jr in Mexico City
In round six, a tired Margarito was sent to the canvas by a hard flurry of punches by Paez Jr.
Margarito, 154 lbs of Tijuana, MX won by scores of 97-93, 96-93 and 95-94 and is now 39-8. Paez Jr., 154 lbs of Mexicali, MX is now 39-8-2.
Giovanni Delgado won a 10-round split decision over former world title challenger Cesar Jaurez in a Featherweight bout.
Delgado, 125 lbs of Mexico City won cards by 96-95 and 95-93 tallies while Juarez, 125 lbs of Mexico City took a card via 95-94.
Delgado is now 16-4. Juarez is 17-5.