Comments Thread For: Defeated Frank Martin Apologizes For 'Coming Up Short'

[ShoulderRoll]

If he did his best then there’s nothing to apologize for.

Learn from the loss, make adjustments, and come back stronger. Thats the law of boxing. And of life, really. It’s just that too money people don’t follow it.

[Titodabestever]

But you did.. actually, the knock out found you. Lmaoooo

[CPNUTKnockoutFreshMart]

He was looking for a big counter opportunity that never came, thinking that he could hurt Tank with one shot . He did land one that got Tanks attention but that was about it. He's got a good attitude about it , learn from your mistakes , that's how you grow.

[hitmanjosh]

He moved you onto the ropes. Then he iced you. Look at it this way, Richard Riakporhe has scary power to KO anyone. He isn't very aggressive, he just lets the fight go, waiting for his chance to land that one big shot, and waits, and waits. And it doesn't come so by round 9 he realises he is well down on points & starts going looking for a KO. That doesn't end well for Richard. Tank uses subtle movements of feet & hands to manoeuvre his opponent to exactly where he wants him. Then he puts money on a shot. See the difference?

Great assessment! spelling issues but overall you get it!

[hitmanjosh]

Frank Martin was humble coming into the fight as well from the end. He only talked trash because Tank was in his face saying all those things. He put up a fight more than expected.. look at Tank's face, bruised to the max.

You sound like a hater! Tank got an explosive knock out that will be shown for years, plus paid well!

[hitmanjosh]

The swelling on Tanks face indicate that Martin isn’t “feather fisted” and the 3 scorecards of 67-66 through 7 rounds indicate that it wasn’t a mismatch. Martin was a credible opponent whether that fits your personal narrative or not.

Great check mate!

[greeneye99]

He was looking for a big counter opportunity that never came, thinking that he could hurt Tank with one shot . He did land one that got Tanks attention but that was about it. He's got a good attitude about it , learn from your mistakes , that's how you grow.

"He did land one that got Tanks attention..."
Huh
Did you see Tank's face after the fight?
Frank landed a lotta shots that got Tank's attention
Frank gotta stay off the ropes & keep working on his boxing skill & experience
Great attitude!

[Bullrider]

Martin fought scared like another poster in another thread mentioned. It's not the way to beat someone of Tank's caliber, or get competitive. You fight fire with fire. So mental preparedness is key. You don't worry about getting hit, but focused on hurting the opponent instead. You won't get affected with getting hit much as when you're afraid of it because your focus is on inflicting damage to the guy in front of you. You see it in Alvarez, Beterbiev, Dubois lately, etc.

[Smash]

Tank uses subtle movements of feet & hands to manoeuvre his opponent to exactly where he wants him. Then he puts money on a shot. See the difference?

his ring IQ is 555

all he has to do is point to a spot in the ring and his opponent just goes right there to get KO'ed

[boxingitis]

The swelling on Tanks face indicate that Martin isn’t “feather fisted” and the 3 scorecards of 67-66 through 7 rounds indicate that it wasn’t a mismatch. Martin was a credible opponent whether that fits your personal narrative or not.

Gervonta was going forward the "whole" fight because he never respected Frank's ticle punches.