Comments Thread For: Roman Martinez Wins Gold, Beats Beltran in a War

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Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas - Score one for Puerto Rico in the latest chapter of the Puerto Rico versus Mexico rivalry. Rocky Martinez (26-1-1) picked up the vacant WBO super featherweight title in an exciting split decision victory over Miguel Beltran (27-2). Beltran appeared to land the harder shots and control the pace of the fight but the judges thought otherwise. Their were many close rounds that could jhave gpone either way. The scores were 116-111 Beltran and 114-113 twice for Martinez. Beltran started out fast wobbling Martinez on numerous occasions in the first round to the delight of the many Mexican fans in attendance. Neither fighter is known for their defense and both had their moments.

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[Basco]

That was a really good fight. At the beggining I thought Beltran was going to blow him out of the water but Martinez heavy hands slowed him down. Martinez listened to the corner which kept telling him to fight inside and was able to push the pace through the rest of the fight. Although Beltran landed the heavier, more damaging blows, Martinez was successful at landing volume and that along with the point deduction from Beltran, geve him the tight, well deserved win.

Im sure others saw it the other way around.

[FloydTBE]

This fight has gone under the radar, was one hell of a scrap, great action every minute all 12 rounds.

Very pleased for Rocky

[sdcluser]

That was the best fight of the night. I had Beltran winning. I guess it could interpret either way. I am gonna watch that fight again.