Freddie Roach has spoken out to say that Antonio Margarito showed "A lot of balls" that he didn't quit against Manny Pacquiao, who improved his record to 52-3-2, 38ko.
But he added that the beating that he saw Margarito take from his charge may have ended the Tornado's career.
"He took too much unnecessary punishment to me. I would have stopped that fight. After eight rounds, it was over and it was just a matter of time.
"I truly, truly think the job of the trainer is to protect your fighter and Margarito's corner should have saved him. He may never fight again.
Pacquiao also added that he was concerned by the damage on Tony's face and as a result, he implored the referee to stop the fight in the 11th and the bloody mess of his opponent put off the new WBC light-middle champion from finishing him in the final round.
"I feel for my opponent, his eyes and his bloody face. I wanted the ref to look at it. In the 12th round I wasn't looking for a knockout." he said.
Margarito now awaits surgery to the broken eye socket, which comes in addition to the several stitches received around the cheek and eyebrow.
