What are Macklin's chances against Martinez on St. Paddy's day in NYC?

[Rantcatrat]

Macklin is coming off his career best performance. He appears raring to go and confident. He believes that Sergio isn't a proper middleweight and that once he gets in the ring with a true middleweight, and a tough middleweight, he'll be undersized and in trouble (he contends Darren Barker isn't a tough man). He also, and rightfully so, believes that the crowd at MSG in NYC on St. Paddy's day will be very pro-Irish and thus Sergio will be under the gun. He's got a right to his opinions, but is the "Knife" correct?

Photos: Sergio Martinez-Matthew Macklin Go Face To Face - Boxing News

Here is Macklin's fight with Jamie Moore where he lost by knockout in the tenth round.




What I like most about Macklin is that (1) he has a high workrate, (2) he punches with true authority, (3) he has a certain toughness expected from an Irish fighter, and (4) he is not afraid to go to the body.

His shortcomings are his defense, which may be because he's such an offensive fighter, and his stamina appears to wane toward the end of fights, which also may be due to his high output offense. In his two times stepping up the competition against Moore and Sturm, he tired at the end. I believe he's got a chance against Sergio because of his punching power and his aggressiveness. On the other hand, I can see Sergio walking him into a huge punch like he did Paul Williams. Paul Williams is also a high volume fighter. However, at the least, the fight has the ingredients to make for a heckuva scrap.

[roberto duran legend]

Macklin gets hit way to easily , i can see him getting into a tear up and getting stopped around round 8 or 9.

[erics44]

yeah i think it will be tough for macklin, I think the main problem will be that martinez is probly a bit too tough

btw Macklin v Moore is one of the best fights ive ever seen

[J_C]

It'll be a real good fight but one with an inevitable conclusion, Macklin getting stopped. It wouldnt surprise me if Macklin was even ahead on the cards when it happens but sometime in the second half of the fight it will happen. Top match up for entertainment. Once Macklins pace drops in the 2nd half, Martinez will start to catch him almost at will and theres only so much punishment you can take - just ask John Murray

[Rantcatrat]

It'll be a real good fight but one with an inevitable conclusion, Macklin getting stopped. It wouldnt surprise me if Macklin was even ahead on the cards when it happens but sometime in the second half of the fight it will happen. Top match up for entertainment. Once Macklins pace drops in the 2nd half, Martinez will start to catch him almost at will and theres only so much punishment you can take - just ask John Murray

Wow. That is brutal.

[Manos de Piedra]

Martinez takes him out in the 2nd half of the fight, Macklin will eat too many left hands.

[El Kabong]

Macklin gets stopped, though it might be interesting for a few rounds. Sergio should thoroughly dominate him. I think Andy Lee would have a better chance vs Sergio.

[Mattyhitman]

btw Macklin v Moore is one of the best fights ive ever seen

Agree with this, one hell of a fight that was !!

Got to say I feel Martinez has too much for Macklin. Although Macklin has great heart and does throw some flashy combo's, including a good body attack, his defence is too leaky for someone of Sergio's class.

Can see this fight being stopped around the 8-10th rds

[littlebif]

Macklin says he is going to make it a war, big mistake imo. Martinez takes him out in 7.

[Dia bando]

You never no Macklin, hit's him on the button Martinez will go it'a a big ask.?

[Master]

Macklin will have another war and will be fight of the year but hope he does see the final bell.