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Based on last night's performance, I don't think so. Darren Barker, a fighter who hasn't fought many fighters above domestic level and wasn't given much of a chance going into the fight, made him look very ordinary.
Martinez' style is highly questionable too. Keeping your hands down by your side and offering your chin is all very well and good if your defence is impeccable. But Sergio was continually getting caught by Barker's jab. That kind of thing can get a fighter into big trouble.
On the plus-side, Sergio does have a hell of a right hook. Rocked Barker with one, then hit him with a second, which was partially blocked and not completely on target, but was enough to put the final nail in Barker's coffin.
Based on this performance, I'm sure a lot of fighters who have been "avoiding" Sergio will be cueing up to fight him.
Best middleweight in the world? Maybe. The Pound-for-Pound 3rd best fighter in the world? Not a chance.
Martinez' style is highly questionable too. Keeping your hands down by your side and offering your chin is all very well and good if your defence is impeccable. But Sergio was continually getting caught by Barker's jab. That kind of thing can get a fighter into big trouble.
On the plus-side, Sergio does have a hell of a right hook. Rocked Barker with one, then hit him with a second, which was partially blocked and not completely on target, but was enough to put the final nail in Barker's coffin.
Based on this performance, I'm sure a lot of fighters who have been "avoiding" Sergio will be cueing up to fight him.
Best middleweight in the world? Maybe. The Pound-for-Pound 3rd best fighter in the world? Not a chance.
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