I just watched the fight and scored it 114-114.
My scorecard is identical to yours.
This fight needs a rematch. Awesome fight.
I had it 115-113 Williams but the other way around would have been fair as would a draw. That's why a rematch would be in order.
The best fight the best and that's what these two did, unlike Pavlik fighting Espino (ugh).
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I scored the 11th for Martinez. I scored the first round even because of the double knockdowns. I haven't seen the fight again though, so I don't put a lot of stock in the way I scored it the first time. However, in my eyes Martinez was the clear winner, though it was an extremely close fight and I can completely understand scoring the fight for Williams. There needs to be a rematch, and I think Williams will win a clear decision should there be one.
Great fight.
Would have been a great draw too. Shame the old judge, who needs to get the spanish archer, made the decision as much a talking point as the excellent action.![]()
3-Time SADDO PREDICTION COMP CHAMPION.
Round 1 - 10-9 Williams
Round 2 - 10-9 Martinez
Round 3 - 10-9 Martinez
Round 4 - 10-9 Martinez
Round 5 - 10-9 Martinez
Round 6 - 10-9 Williams
Round 7 - 10-9 Martinez
Round 8 - 10-9 Williams
Round 9 - 10-9 Williams
Round 10- 10-9 Martinez
Round 11 -10-9 Williams
Round 12 -10-9 Williams
114-114
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115-113 for Martinez.
Williams knew he lost as well, he had the look of defeat on his face after the fight, while Martinez was all smiles and confident. Too bad that he once again got a bad decision.
I've been a fan of Martinez for awhile now, but I've become an even bigger fan after last night. Just like Cotto, he is pure class, so if Miguel really does retire next year, I think I've found his replacement.
BTW, Martinez knocked the snot out of Williams.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9awb7nzSgr0
Yep, Martinez is a hot piece of a$$ alright.
But he has many of the same qualities as Miguel that I like..... heart, determination, humble, doesn't make excuses, willing to fight anyone, has mad skills, and is always professional. Those are the qualities that I look for in a fighter.
I scored it a draw but my impression was that Martinez won the fight. I'm not sure how anybody could score the first round for Williams. He was clearly more hurt than Martinez. He was still a little unsure in the 2nd round. I also thought Martinez had Willaims in some serious trouble late. Sergio never looked hurt to me. Paul showed a boatload of heart, as did Martinez.
How about that 5th round!!! They hammered each other for the last min of the round. I'm sure it might get consideration for round of the year.
IMO I think Williams is better off staying away from Pavlik. Kelley has heavy hands and Martinez landed a tonne of clean right hands. Pavlik will KO's Williams if they fight. Williams was hurt a few times in the fight and Sergio is not considered a big puncher.
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