Sergio Martinez continues comeback, fights Jussi Koivula December 5th, Loma-Lopez is must-see, but it is not an undisputed title fight. The brain was willing, the urge to compete was present, but the betrayal of the vessel meant that the Argentine knew he had to find other things to take up his time. It’s a great, must-see fight, but despite the ESPN selling point and any hype you hear, it is not for the undisputed crown. Advisor Sampson Lewkowicz, would he be up for a Martinez comeback? To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Lopez: Lomachenko Is Better Off At 130 Or 126 Pounds; 135 Is My Weight Class! Do you turn up your nose, on principle, refuse to be involved because you know that the athlete who you’ve come to love has seen better days? Certain styles can hold up against physical decline, like George Foreman’s plodding slugging or Bernard Hopkins’ spoiling, but Martinez is a slickster with two shot knees. [B]If he had heart to match he'd be unstoppable. After Martinez beat him he became lazy. After successfully picking up his first win since 2013 this summer, 45-year-old Sergio Martinez is set to continue his comeback against Jussi Koivula on December 5th. Sergio Martinez, 45, wins in comeback fight Former WBC middleweight champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez returned to the ring for the first time in … That said, he’s “certain” that the two sides can hammer out a deal if they sit down. Yes, I’m aware “Maravilla” is from Argentina, but he fights out of Madrid. Martinez knocked out Jose Miguel Fandino last month. and his eighth-round knockout win certainly seemed to support those claims, Lomachenko: I want to beat Lopez very badly, Bill Haney: Devin is the kryptonite to Tank, Billam-Smith to face Jumah on Povetkin-Whyte 2 card, Andrade vs Hernandez-Harrison joins Jacobs-Rosado card, Abdukakhorov out, Clayton in against Lipinets on Oct. 24, Watch: Calm intensity on display at final Loma-Lopez presser. Martinez has that name recognition. Former two division world champion Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez returned to boxing with a victory by knockout, as he stopped Spanish contender Jose … Please feel free to listen to Woods' podcast, "Talkbox.". But the urge to compete kicked in. Advisor Sampson Lewkowicz, would he be up for a Martinez comeback? All Rights Reserved. No one should really be surprised, should they, that former two division world champion Sergio Martinez has been working out, whittling down, getting into fighting trim, at age 43, four years after his last fight. And, of course, the money factor. ”For me, this is a big challenge and I love challenges. “I advised Sergio not to fight any longer, however I will be with him always,” Lewkowicz told BoxingScene.com. There are worse comeback targets than Lejarraga, who’s still rebuilding after getting blown away by David Avanesyan for the second time and has the aforementioned size disadvantage, but this is still asking for disaster. If he really wants it we can do it.”. He’s confident that the fight would draw a large crowd whether in Madrid or Lejarraga’s hometown of Bilbao, though he acknowledges that they’d have to work out a mutually agreeable weight since Lejarraga campaigns at 154 and Martinez hasn’t made that weight in over a decade. Andrade Wants Big Fight: Saunders, Canelo Acting Like Bitches - I'll Whoop Charlo's Ass. During the buildup, he confidently asserted that thermal baths had alleviated the knee issues that led to his ignominious defeat at the hands of Miguel Cotto, and his eighth-round knockout win certainly seemed to support those claims. Koivula (24-7-1, 9 KO) figures to be an even more forgiving opponent than Fandino. “It is OK that Julio Cesar Chavez wants to fight me again as I would only come back to face him or another big name of my generation like Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao,” Martinez, who turns 44 in February, told World Boxing News. It’s a hard situation to grasp and handle. After a potential tuneup fight, he wants a crack at fellow Spaniard Kerman Lejarraga in “December or January.”. Martinez has not fought since a 2014 loss to Miguel Cotto, Former middleweight king Sergio Martinez, who turned 45 in February and has not fought since a rough 2014 loss to Miguel Cotto, is planning a comeback with a specific target in mind. [QUOTE=revelated;19012860]Maravilla with two healthy knees makes Cotto quit inside 11 rounds. Sergio Martinez says boxing comeback is not about money New , 14 comments Martinez will be fighting again at age 45, but he’s doing it for his own … He also took a few rounds from Mohamed Mimoune earlier that year, for whatever it’s worth. Damned near inevitable. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Or do you stay on board, somewhat hesitantly, out of loyalty, as you would stand by a family member who has veered off course and is engaged in some sort of iffy doings? [/B][/QUOTE] The 36-year-old Finn only lasted five minutes in a welterweight bout with Conor Benn last year and his greatest accomplishment is fighting his way to a split decision loss against Samuel Vargas in 2017. No one should be THAT surprised, because it’s death, taxes, and boxers coming back. Just like they told that coward to avoid Triple G. Biggest Argentinian coward in boxing history. 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TM & © 2020 BoxingScene. What are keys to lightweight supremacy this Saturday night? It’s a great, must-see fight, but despite the ESPN selling point and any hype you hear, it is not for the undisputed crown. Sergio Martinez planning comeback, eyes winter fight with Kerman Lejarraga New, 16 comments Martinez has not fought since a 2014 loss to Miguel Cotto … Nos vemos pronto. Martinez (51-3-2, 28 KO) stated on Instagram that he’d “very much like” a fight with Lejarraga (30-2, 24 KO), calling the latter a “very strong” boxer and highlighting the clash of styles.

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