If Pavlik Doesn't Rematch, Martinez SHOULD Fight Margarito And Here's Why

A bout between Martinez and Margarito would make it more likely for Manny vs Mayweather Jr to happen. Good point.. I wanna see May/Manny

Most of us may hate Margarito, most of us may despise Margarito. Most of us feel he shouldn't be given the opportunity to fight at this stage again. But we need to be realistic. Margarito may even be a bigger draw now that he's back. He went from being famous to INFAMOUS. Bad publicity sells in this sport. Margarito WILL fight in the limelight again so why not let Sergio send him back to the gates of obscurity? 2 things we should consider. Sergio Martinez's career The State of Boxing Its no secret that Martinez was badly mismanaged. After the Margarito loss, he traveled the world fighting C and D class opponents never reaching that level which could bring him big fights. He later fought Alex Bunema in a fight which I believe he was the underdog and defeated him in dominating fashion. Then, through an unfortunate incident which took Vernon Forrest's life, Martinez was given an opportunity by the WBC to become the title holder. So he went from Bunema to Cintron to Williams to Pavlik. There was nothing easy about that ascension. A Margarito bout may lack credibility but where it lacks in validity, it makes up for in marketability. An impressive victory over Margarito would further improve Martinez's appeal and marketability. The sport is in a time where it needs more faces to carry the weight and who better than Martinez to do so? Sure, he's 36, but it doesn't look like he's slowing down anytime. And he's also a great ambassador to the sport. He has an exciting style which casual fans could appreciate so a fight with Margarito where he shows what he's about is great for the sport. People WILL be watching. Yes, I want Williams/Martinez 2, too. And I'm 100% confident we will get that fight. Martinez already stated he wanted that fight. So it is going to happen. But williams fans need to be patient with this shit. Williams had an opportunity to take the Pavlik fight and be in the position Sergio is right now, but pride and politics didn't allow him to be. He could have sucked it up, taken the offer regardless of the terms, gotten rid of Pavlik and been in a better position. But he didn't. So now Martinez is the one with the options. So I say Martinez should go for Margarito and then rematch Williams. Of course, only if Pavlik steps aside and Margarito doesn't get chosen for Pacquiao. Man, I hope this fight gets made. Margarito doesnt really have anything else out there..who, with a big name would even fight him after what happend?

Martinez is to old to become a face of boxing. So he should probably line up a bunch of lucrative fights to make sure he's set for retirement. That probably includes a Margarito fight, Pavlik rematch, Mayweather and maybe even Cotto. He should fight Williams too but as we saw in the attendance figures last weekend thats not gonna pay much. Boxing doesnt need to have him be the face of boxing, but boxing does need another face. Beating Margarito would increase his marketability and add another name to the mainstream.

Martinez is to old to become a face of boxing. So he should probably line up a bunch of lucrative fights to make sure he's set for retirement. That probably includes a Margarito fight, Pavlik rematch, Mayweather and maybe even Cotto. He should fight Williams too but as we saw in the attendance figures last weekend thats not gonna pay much.

I agree, this is an interesting fight and should prove to be a good scrap. However as much as I like Sergio and pull for him, I don't see how this could be "easy work" for Martinez, granted at this point of both of their careers I feel Sergio has improved more than Tony has from their first fight. Styles makes fights though, Tony always struggles against south paws and 154 lbs is not kind on Margarito but you never know, he already beat the man once so why couldn't he do so again? obviously Martinez is the clear favorite to win that fight.

Martinez/Margarito 2, make it happen. Build up Martinez's name, then Mayweater/Martinez will def happen.

MARGARITO DOES NOT DESERVE A SHOT AT THE TITLE. HE JUST DOES NOT. NOT RIGHT NOW. But, Martinez the way he came up the rankings, the hard way, mismanaged. Him getting screwed by the refs and the judges. And, him getting avoided and pretty much ducked by big name fighters. Martinez deserves to rematch a fight that he has wanted for 10 years now. The only fight has felt he has truly lost. Margarito deserves fight. Marg doesn't deserve it but Martinez does. And, that is why I don't have any problem with this fight. Good for Martinez for going after Margarito.

Definition of a nut hugger. Thread was done at 2:51. I responded at 2:53. I read it. You responded at 2:54. So are you talking about yourself? You seen my post in here and couldn't wait to say some childish Williams joke.

fool, you didn't even read the post. You responded to quick. Definition of a nut hugger.

fool, you didn't even read the post. You responded to quick. lolol I read the whole thing. Took about 2 minutes.

Why does Margarito deserve to be the WBC 154 Champ or the 160 Pound Lineal Champ? Don't get mad because no one wants to see your dumbass Paul Williams (aka ashy larry) fight him over Margarito vs. Martinez. Martinez already said he wants P will after Margarito so stop crying about it.

Margarito does not deserve to fight for any championship much less fight again period. He actually denied knowing his hands were illegally wrapped. He should be banned in the United States permanently. He is a disgrace.

Why does Margarito deserve to be the WBC 154 Champ or the 160 Pound Lineal Champ? fool, you didn't even read the post. You responded to quick.

Why does Margarito deserve to be the WBC 154 Champ or the 160 Pound Lineal Champ?