Quote Originally Posted by Sleepwalker View Post
Why don't they kick it up a notch or remain consistent throughout a fight? Oftentimes, we see guys who are going against favorites/cash cows get complacent or content after getting ahead, only to lose a decision.

Not to take away from the opponent, but there are clear instances where this has occurred.

If you are going in against a more popular fighter, you have to already know that you can't let up at anytime during the fight and win convincingly.
Its pretty obvious that it would not have mattered what Lara did with that bought and paid for 117/111 card. By the time Alvarez finished his ring walk he was up 3- nil. Martinez probably filled out his round stubs on the airplane.