Originally Posted by CFH

He probably accepted less than ideal conditions in order to avenge his loss. It was a high profile fight and taking a pay cut for a fight that could potentially make him a star was a calculated risk.

Makes sense, although it's still unfair. I don't know what the actual difference in pay was, but whatever it was, should've been the other way. Williams may in fact be "the bigger name", but Martinez was and still is the Champ. Regardless, the gamble paid off and now Martinez can sit back and make more demands. Good for him.