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Antonio Margarito Loaded Hand Wraps

2009 • Boxing • Fighter Mistake • Equipment Tampering
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THE STORY

In January 2009, prior to his bout against Shane Mosley at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, boxer Antonio Margarito's hand wraps were found to contain a plaster-like substance. This discovery led to the revocation of Margarito's and his trainer Javier Capetillo's licenses for one year by the California State Athletic Commission. (theguardian.com)

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WHY IT MATTERS

The incident raised significant concerns about athlete integrity and led to increased scrutiny of hand wrapping practices in boxing.

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