THE NINE
And no, I’m not referring to the short-lived drama that was on ABC a few years back (which, by the way, I really enjoyed before it got canceled) but the list of nine fighters that Lou DiBella submitted to HBO that he says Sergio Martinez would face immediately. The names on that last are: Miguel Cotto, Antonio Margarito, Shane Mosley, Paul Williams, Kermit Cintron, Vanes Martirosyan, Alfredo Angulo, Felix Sturm and Sergio Mora.
Now, if they can only get him a date on the network, they can work from there. http://www.maxboxing.com/news/main-lead/from-arlington-to-the-bronx-a-fans-perspective
Sergio is really showing what it is to be a champion, no ducking, no nothing. "HBO take your pick and I'll whoop their ass." is basically what he's saying.
HBO must be putting him on hold just in case Mayweather-Pacquiao negotiations fall apart.
Blind leading the blind, Martinez taps that ass easier than you think.
I disagree. Sturm has too much boxing skill for Martinez
The jab would win him that fight, Id like to see it...
Sturm needs to start fighting in America
yes but guys like Mosley, Cotto and Williams have fought whoever whenever for years.
I would love to see Mosley Martinez at 154.
True, and all three get my total respect.
The only reason why I call attention to Sergio's move is that he's just arrived on the Elite scene. He's getting a lot of attention these days, and his actions measure up in a new way (submitting a list).
Wait why not Dzindruk?
What about Sergiy Dzinziruk? Undefeated, world titleholder for many years now, and he looked very good in his last fight.
And, Dzinziruk has called him out for a fight in August just recently. He wants to unify the titles. Dzinziruk has called out both P-Will and Martinez and pretty much any top fighter. Yet he can't get a date. Now I am not sure if I can blame P-Will for not fighting him since HBO didn't want it. But, I will blame Ross Greenburg for not knowing a good fight when it falls into his lap.
And, if Martinez doesn't accept Dzinziruk challenge then I will call duck. Unless it is Greenburg again declining the fight. But, then you have to ask yourself how much of an idiot Greenburg is. If he will not have Adamek or Dzinziruk in his network.
This
Dzinziruk shut out again. Shaw won't let Angulo fight him. HBO doesn't seem to want him. PW and MArtinez avoid his challenges. WTF
Bat has watched boxing longer than you've been born, my friend.
The man knows his shit.
So what?
I'm not disputing his knowledge, simply that he now posts rubbish, which is my personal opinion.
Not sure what people see on Sturm that they didn't see in Paul Williams or Pavlik. I mean he's clearly not that great. Sturm isn't a puncher and doesn't have much movement.IMO
Sergio is the MAN! I don't care about a Cotto fight, Sergio wins it. I would love to see him vs Williams or Margo...if anything, it would be fun to watch him vs Mora
I would favor against Williams at 160 but I'd love to see Martinez/Margarito 2 too. Cintron, well, he already beat him and those judges robbed him. I wouldn't mind to see him spanking Vanes' ass.
Everytime I hear Sergio's name in the news, it's always to show other Champions how it's done.
Submitting a list of 9 fighters like that is BAD-ASS!!!!
yes but guys like Mosley, Cotto and Williams have fought whoever whenever for years.
I would love to see Mosley Martinez at 154.
Wauw. He mentioned Sturm! I would bet on a Sturm win there.
you would, really? I know you got to keep it Euro but when was the last time Sturm fought someone close to Martinez skill wise and he has def not faced an awkward southpaw thats even close. I think Sergio stops him late. Maybe not though.
Wait why not Dzindruk?
What about Sergiy Dzinziruk? Undefeated, world titleholder for many years now, and he looked very good in his last fight.
And, Dzinziruk has called him out for a fight in August just recently. He wants to unify the titles. Dzinziruk has called out both P-Will and Martinez and pretty much any top fighter. Yet he can't get a date. Now I am not sure if I can blame P-Will for not fighting him since HBO didn't want it. But, I will blame Ross Greenburg for not knowing a good fight when it falls into his lap.
And, if Martinez doesn't accept Dzinziruk challenge then I will call duck. Unless it is Greenburg again declining the fight. But, then you have to ask yourself how much of an idiot Greenburg is. If he will not have Adamek or Dzinziruk in his network.
Everytime I hear Sergio's name in the news, it's always to show other Champions how it's done.
Submitting a list of 9 fighters like that is BAD-ASS!!!!