Sergio Martinez vs. Matthew Macklin - St. Pat's day fight thread

**Nameless** · 03-12-2012 08:52 PM

I quite likc Macklin but Sergio is always fighting like if it was about to be his only weekly meal. I give MAravilla all the chance in that one.

**TigerFan** · 03-12-2012 09:10 PM

Gotta go with Martinez.

I give Macklin a decent chance though. Barker isn't a pressure fighter and he had success pressuring Sergio...coming forward with a tight guard..not throwing from too far out like Wililams did/does. If he can avoid getting ktfo early he has a chance to wear down a 37 yr old Martinez.

**erics44** · 03-12-2012 09:12 PM

ill be shouting for macklin, just dont think he is quite tough enough for martinez

id say a KO

**Mars_ax** · 03-13-2012 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by Nameless

I quite likc Macklin but Sergio is always fighting like if it was about to be his only weekly meal. I give MAravilla all the chance in that one.

Yup, Sergio fights hungry doesn't he, the dude also continues to improve and keeps himself in great shape.
I like Matt's attitude, and I believe he'll give it his best effort, he's just in over his head in this one. Macklin will keep coming forward, but that will be his downfall, Sergio is a great counter puncher. The fight could end early, but my guess is Macklin gets busted up and then stopped sometime after the 7th round.

If Martinez does win, I hope he calls out that mexican pussy, JCC Jr.