Freddie Roach won't allow Martinez to wear a knee brace.

[CubanGuyNYC]

What is this Freddie won't "allow" it bullshit? lol The NYSAC makes that decision. And, as far as I know, they've decided to allow a knee sleeve (which does not contain any hard substances).

[-MAKAVELLI-]

A helmet for his chin, lol

Stanley Cup starts tonight...can't wait

[The Gambler1981]

Stanley Cup starts tonight...can't wait

LOL, someone needs to photoshop Amir's face in there

I like the Kings chance Jonathan Quick is a stud

[CubanGuyNYC]

A knee brace would probably be used to keep the ligaments together and prevent injury should Sergio fall awkwardly, I doubt he "needs" it to keep his knee together.

As a few guys have already pointed out, if Sergio needed a knee brace he wouldn't be able to fight. Point blank. What he wants to wear is a sleeve, which is different. It's similar to an ACE bandage, and helps keep the joint warm and compressed. Its greatest value to Martinez is probably psychological, to be honest.

[JBell11]

So what Martinez wears a brace. ****, if I was Martinez I'd sue the **** out of the State of New York for inconsistent practices - again Yuri Foreman had a supportive apparatus that protected his bum knee. Now it's a problem? Now it's an issue?????

C'mon man, Roach is looking for every advantage, loophole. That's lame.

[MrRolltide91]

Didn't martinez wear a sleeve in his last night?

[twrx]

You guys do know this is a southpaw vs orthodox fighter Clashes with fighters happen all the time, no way he gets to wear a metal knee brace haters calm down.

You do know not all braces are the same and come padded right?

[Robbie Barrett]

Kneeguel take a bow.

[Dr Rumack]

What is this Freddie won't "allow" it bullshit? lol The NYSAC makes that decision. And, as far as I know, they've decided to allow a knee sleeve (which does not contain any hard substances).

You might say Freddie needs to let the commission do its job.

As a few guys have already pointed out, if Sergio needed a knee brace he wouldn't be able to fight. Point blank. What he wants to wear is a sleeve, which is different. It's similar to an ACE bandage, and helps keep the joint warm and compressed. Its greatest value to Martinez is probably psychological, to be honest.

I agree. It's probably gives him a bit more confidence more than anything else.
If he has been wearing one constantly during training then he's likely to be a bit tentative early on.

I do wonder how well conditioned Sergio is going to be in this fight. I guess the bike will help a lot in getting his stamina up to scratch, but how much lower body explosiveness and agility work could he possibly have done if he's still wearing a knee support?

[juandabomb]

knee brace? fight in new york? ****roach is