Martinez had success at times in the fight, particularly the early portion, but he faded badly, and Murray really took it to him.
I thought Murray won the fight comfortably, and that was a surprise for me, as I fully expected a lopsided affair for Martinez heading into the fight.
After watching the fight, however, I couldn't help thinking that Martinez is close, or maybe even overdue, for retirement. He doesn't appear to have any power any more, and his punches are much easier to see coming than they used to be.
It's a been a good run, and Martinez has been a credit to the sport. But speed and decent power have been trademarks of what made Martinez successful, and they appear to be significantly diminished.
One more fight, maybe, and then I'd say it's time to hang it up, man. Pick the right opponent and give your fans a nice farewell fight to remember you by.
I thought Murray won the fight comfortably, and that was a surprise for me, as I fully expected a lopsided affair for Martinez heading into the fight.
After watching the fight, however, I couldn't help thinking that Martinez is close, or maybe even overdue, for retirement. He doesn't appear to have any power any more, and his punches are much easier to see coming than they used to be.
It's a been a good run, and Martinez has been a credit to the sport. But speed and decent power have been trademarks of what made Martinez successful, and they appear to be significantly diminished.
One more fight, maybe, and then I'd say it's time to hang it up, man. Pick the right opponent and give your fans a nice farewell fight to remember you by.
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