Frankly, I remember thinking - despite the domination - that Martinez looked to be obviously fading even when he destroyed Chavez Jr. I think the fact he won 11/12 rounds is incredible, but also had a lot to do with Chavez Jr's own incredible slowness and lack of ability. Don't get me wrong, he did some great work, but he just didn't look quite as sharp as he has in recent years.
I'm a big Martinez fan, but he's achieved super-stardom already, and injuries in every fight will only compound his problems. I'd like to see him wind his career down and not take any big risks at this point. He's a great fighter, but age will take its toll on a style like his.
I'm a big Martinez fan, but he's achieved super-stardom already, and injuries in every fight will only compound his problems. I'd like to see him wind his career down and not take any big risks at this point. He's a great fighter, but age will take its toll on a style like his.
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