Does Chavez Jr. really deserve a rematch?

[Rantcatrat]

Chavez must be kicking himself. He had a massive size advantage but it caused him to be too slow. If he had let his hands go he could have had more success but he was too scared that once he lets his hands go he would be taking 4 shots for each one of his.

The better man won.

Except for perhaps a dozen times or so, Sergio stayed out of the corners and off the ropes, and when Junior did corner Martinez his success was usually minimal, with Sergio giving as good or better then he took.
Fortunately for Junior he was able to score the KD in the last round, because otherwise this fight would have been 12-0 and viewed as a one-sided beatdown, by a consummate pro over a rank amateur. The KD probably salvaged Junior's career and reputation, and made it seem a little less humiliating, but make no mistake, Sergio punked this kid badly.

This is correct. A rematch is unnecessary. I prefer Martinez versus Canelo or Cotto.

[armyash]

I agree with what has been said there can be no argument for Chavez having much success apart from the final round. Even when he had Martinez on the ropes he couldn't take advantage. Martinez was too fast, he showed a good chin and was just too good. Chavez looked inexperienced following Martinez around the ring with his hands up.

I like the point that the 12th round probably saved Chavez career.