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Every kid in Argentina dreams about playing for the soccer-crazy country’s national team. Martinez was no exception. He played organized soccer since childhood and reached the semi-pro level by the time he was a teenager.
Looking back, he doubts that he would’ve found great success in the sport considering the depth of talent –- “I was fit, strong but not the best player,” he said –- but held onto to his dreams until the age of 20.
That was when he was preparing for a tryout to move up to the next level of competition. Someone mentioned that he might try boxing as a way to improve his fitness level and WHOOSH! -- like an arrow through his heart -- he fell in love.
A month later, believe it or not, he participated in his first amateur fight. And he caught on quickly.
“It was May 2, 1995, the day I found boxing,” said Martinez, who has a knack for remember dates. “I had uncles who were boxers. One was a pro, an OK fighter. I never boxed until I was 20, though, never had any fights. I had a lot of good results early in my (amateur) career, though. I competed almost every weekend. In about a year and half I had 41 amateur fights.
“I was very busy so I learned quickly. Once I made the switch I was very committed.”
Martinez said more than once that boxing was less physically demanding than soccer, which he believes is a lot rougher than people realize. Boxing, he said, “is easy.”
http://www.ringtv.com/blog/2421/serg...te_than_never/
Every kid in Argentina dreams about playing for the soccer-crazy country’s national team. Martinez was no exception. He played organized soccer since childhood and reached the semi-pro level by the time he was a teenager.
Looking back, he doubts that he would’ve found great success in the sport considering the depth of talent –- “I was fit, strong but not the best player,” he said –- but held onto to his dreams until the age of 20.
That was when he was preparing for a tryout to move up to the next level of competition. Someone mentioned that he might try boxing as a way to improve his fitness level and WHOOSH! -- like an arrow through his heart -- he fell in love.
A month later, believe it or not, he participated in his first amateur fight. And he caught on quickly.
“It was May 2, 1995, the day I found boxing,” said Martinez, who has a knack for remember dates. “I had uncles who were boxers. One was a pro, an OK fighter. I never boxed until I was 20, though, never had any fights. I had a lot of good results early in my (amateur) career, though. I competed almost every weekend. In about a year and half I had 41 amateur fights.
“I was very busy so I learned quickly. Once I made the switch I was very committed.”
Martinez said more than once that boxing was less physically demanding than soccer, which he believes is a lot rougher than people realize. Boxing, he said, “is easy.”
http://www.ringtv.com/blog/2421/serg...te_than_never/
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