Macklin agrees to march 17 bout with Martinez

[armin]

this is kind of like the Vitali/Chisora situation, Chisora was robbed against Helenius and Vitali stepped up and gave the real winner a crack at his belt, Martinez seems to be doing the same

Let's not compare the two fights chisora got robbed blind, macklin lost a close fight that could have gone either way in many peoples eyes. Martinez needs a big fight soon, father time isn't exactly on his side.

[Rantcatrat]

this is kind of like the Vitali/Chisora situation, Chisora was robbed against Helenius and Vitali stepped up and gave the real winner a crack at his belt, Martinez seems to be doing the same

Let's not compare the two fights chisora got robbed blind, macklin lost a close fight that could have gone either way in many peoples eyes. Martinez needs a big fight soon, father time isn't exactly on his side.

It's unfortunate for him, but he's not going to get that big fight he is seeking. Mayweather, Pacquiao, Cotto just aren't biting. Chavez Jr. would rather vacate the belt than fight him. There isn't anyone else between 50-60. He'll be forced to clean out the middleweight division until he slips with age. Macklin was in as tight of a fight with Sturm as you can be really. Given Sturm's fight with Murray last, I'm not even sure a fight with Sturm is any better. Geale is taking on a mandatory in the Spring. Geale in Australia in the Fall may be the best Martinez can get. Pirog is wasting away not fighting anyone. Below that in the division, there are a good number of fighters, but they're a ways off from being ready and/or marketable enough for Martinez.

[ElTerribleMorales]

this is kind of like the Vitali/Chisora situation, Chisora was robbed against Helenius and Vitali stepped up and gave the real winner a crack at his belt, Martinez seems to be doing the same

Let's not compare the two fights chisora got robbed blind, macklin lost a close fight that could have gone either way in many peoples eyes. Martinez needs a big fight soon, father time isn't exactly on his side.

IMO Macklin/Sturm wasn't close at all, I had Macklin the clear winner, the fact that Sturm only fights in Germany and has gotten more than a few "close" wins in his favor already overshadows the fact that he was ripped off against DLH

[fightscorecollector]

I think Martinez will win although its another chance for Macklin to show whats he got to a bigger audience.

[Rantcatrat]

I think Martinez will win although its another chance for Macklin to show whats he got to a bigger audience.

Macklin is a solid middleweight. Not sure he beats Martinez, but he's a credible foe. I need to watch more of his fights besides the Sturm one.

[Fenster]

Marquez will find Macklin easier than Barker. Good style match-up for him. Should be an exciting fight whilst it last though.

Think i'd rather see Macklin-Lee.

[ElTerribleMorales]

Marquez will find Macklin easier than Barker. Good style match-up for him. Should be an exciting fight whilst it last though.

Think i'd rather see Macklin-Lee.

didn't know Marquez was campaigning at Middleweight now lol

[erics44]

i seem to agree with everyone else on this

i hate to say it but i think it will probably be over before 8

[Fenster]

Marquez will find Macklin easier than Barker. Good style match-up for him. Should be an exciting fight whilst it last though.

Think i'd rather see Macklin-Lee.

didn't know Marquez was campaigning at Middleweight now lol

What a muppet

(haven't even got the excuse of booze, Martinez/Marquez/Macklin, clearly just a div )

[Rantcatrat]

Is the consensus among the British fans here that Barker is better than Macklin?