Comments Thread For: Roach: Sergio Martinez Was Exposed, Chavez Too Strong

[Babalu11]

Martinez was not exposed, he was just fought a guy that really wanted to beat him. I agree that Martinez makes up with athleticism what he lacks for boxing skills. Still I see him beating Chavez similar to Kelly Pavlik.

[No-mas-tias]

People talk about Roger but Roach is always talking down and bs'ing all the future opponents of his fighters. He gives none of them any props, excepto for Marquez but that is because he'd already beaten his fighter.

[medi8r]

What this really means is that Roach and all the money behind ChavezJr. are resigned to never fight Martinez.

[The Smash]

Freddie is right - I don't think there is a single credible person in boxing who would give Martinez a shot against Chavez - but his answer is a bit misleading. Of course "Sugar" Cesar Chavez could overwhelm Martinez and put him away in three rounds or less; but, he's also a much better boxer than Sergio; he could, just as easily, get on his toes, use that beautiful jab of his and dance his way to a shutout.

That's why 45 have tried and 45 have failed; there's no blueprint on how to beat Chavez because he's too versatile, too quick, too strong and too good.

[E2isME]

Chavez is a nobody if he didn't have his Dad's name c'mon Sergio will expose him and crack his jaw and end his career

[AntonTheMeh]

[velisar]

I agree with everything that Roach said here except for the part that suggests Chavez Jr would beat Sergio.

I think Sergio was absolutely exposed in the Macklin fight. We all just thought Martinez was just having an off night against Barker, but Macklin showed otherwise. It wasn't so much about what Macklin could do as much as it was about what he kept Sergio from doing.

I don't usually agree with Roach as his statements are usually all meant to flatter his own interests, and he did slip in the bit about Chavez Jr here, but
I think he nailed it concerning Sergio.

If fans have learned ANYTHING about Roach in the last few years its that Roach excels at recognizing weakness. I mean .. Manny Pacquiao's entire run at WW and jrMW was predicated on Roach's ability to do so!

I'm going to ride with Roach on this one. Give credit where credits due.

You should also give Macklin's team credit for having a totally different strategy than he usually has.
I don't think people should jump on Roach by saying that Pac or Khan were exposed, we're talking about Chavez here - and Zbik arguably beat him. What does Zbik do that Martinez can't?

[Mr. Philadel]

a 37 yr old boxer who relies on his reflexes and athleticism was getting EXPOSED?!?.....hold on, EXPOSED?!?!?...really?!?!?

[vacon04]

Exposed? Didn't he got a TKO victory over Macklin and dropped him 2 times? Lol

[mozilla1986]

Freddie is right - I don't think there is a single credible person in boxing who would give Martinez a shot against Chavez - but his answer is a bit misleading. Of course "Sugar" Cesar Chavez could overwhelm Martinez and put him away in three rounds or less; but, he's also a much better boxer than Sergio; he could, just as easily, get on his toes, use that beautiful jab of his and dance his way to a shutout.

That's why 45 have tried and 45 have failed; there's no blueprint on how to beat Chavez because he's too versatile, too quick, too strong and too good.

LMAO you actually tried to use the Mayweather line in association with Chavez Jr. The guy has fought nothing but bums and got handed the world title by WBC and HBO. He is riding on the coattails of his legendary father and has done nothing on his own to secure his own success. I seriously can't tell if you're being sarcastic or trying to be funny none of what you said represent someone who has any sense of reality.