SERGIO MARTINEZ RUMORS
Sergio Martinez in New York, attending IBHOF weekend, meeting with HBO & more
Middleweight kingpin Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez (51-2-2, 28KO's) touched down in NYC early yesterday, and will spend the week here, attending a number of business meetings before heading to Canastota for this weekend's annual International Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
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Physically unable to again fight in 2013, Sergio Martinez is ‘damaged goods’
The Ring and WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez will be shelved for the remainder of 2013 after deteriorating against formidable Englishman Martin Murray on Saturday night in Buenos Aires. Despite suffering another right knee injury, broken left hand and bad cut over his left eye, the hometown Martinez (51-2-2, 28 KOs) controversially outscored the 30-year-old Murray (25-1...
A graying Sergio Martinez escapes with a win over tough Englishman Martin Murray
Despite getting bloodied and hitting the canvas midway through the eighth round, Argentinean Sergio Martinez unanimously outpointed formidable Englishman Martin Murray to escape with The Ring and WBC middleweight belts on Saturday night in Buenos Aires. Battling in the South American Paris for the first time in 11 years, all three judges ruled that the hometown Martinez (51-2-2,...
Sergio Martinez wins dubious decision
Sergio Martinez retained his WBC middleweight title, unanimously outpointing Martin Murray on Saturday night despite being sent to the canvas several times by the Englishman.
The three judges all scored the fight 115-112 in favor of the defending champion in his first fight in his hometown in 11 years after fighting mostly in Europe.
Martinez has 53 victories in 55 fights. It was...
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April 27, 2013
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Understandably, Floyd Mayweather Jr refuses to fight Sergio Martinez
Readying to battle current interim WBC welterweight champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero on May 4, Floyd Mayweather Jr was asked if he’d ever face Sergio Martinez at 160 pounds. “Sergio Martinez is 160. Floyd Mayweather walks around at 147,” said Mayweather, 36, who last threw fists on Cinco de Mayo when he overcame powerful Puerto Rican icon Miguel Cotto by unanimous decision...
In a potential clash for the ages, will Sergio Martinez face Saul Alvarez on Mexican Independence Day weekend?
In a potentially epic clash for the ages, The Ring and WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez may throw fists with WBC light middleweight titleholder Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on September 14. Alvarez (41-0-1, 30 KOs) will next scrap WBA light-middleweight king “No Doubt” Austin Trout in a unification bout on April 20 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Mexican superstar...
Martinez wants 'big fight' at home in Argentina
WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez says he wants to organize a ''big fight'' in his native Argentina following his victory to claim the belt from Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Las Vegas last month.
The 37-year-old Martinez isn't sure when the fight might be held and failed to nominate a prospective opponent but says it is a priority, adding that...
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October 22, 2012
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Clock ticking for Martinez to solidify fame
Sergio Martinez has had anything but the typical path to the top, where he currently resides as the consensus middleweight champion of the world despite not possessing a single sanctioning body's belt.
But now, at the age of 37, Martinez is trying to make the most of his time in the limelight of the sport before the inevitable effects of age force him to hang up his gloves....
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March 13, 2012
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Martinez vs. Macklin Presser Video: The Buzz from HBO
Recently, Sergio Martinez and Matthew Macklin held their New York City press conference to discuss their upcoming title match, set for St. Patrick's Day in New York City at Madison Square Garden. Arguably, these are the two best middleweight fighters in the world right now - we have them ranked as such in our latest middleweight division rankings. Right here, you can find a...
Sergio Martinez vs. Matthew Macklin Official for St. Patrick’s Day at MSG
As has been rumored for several months, Sergio Martinez will square off against Matthew Macklin in New York City this March. The fight will take place in Madison Square Garden and will be held on March 17th, St. Patrick's Day. The fight will also be televised by HBO, and Andy Lee will be the co-featured fighter, although his opponent is not yet official at this time.
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