Could a prime Sergio Martinez have beat GGG?

[285Kid]

Yes, Murray , Cotto and GGG

[jcj0427]

Please don't turn this thread into another "Lets pretend Cotto got an epic win" propaganda piece. That fight was a flop. Martinez couldn't even train and just showed up for retirement money. Lets just put it to rest and focus on Cotto's real victories.

But Cotto fans love to do that!! I wouldn't be surprised if Cotto fans rate that win as one of the greatest of his career, it'd be a real shame. Chavez Jr ****ed up potentially great fights (Sergio vs Cotto, Sergio vs GGG) with his 12th round rally. Also a shame.

[Hougigo]

Looks like he beat him in the hypothetical ring. Might as well tack on a loss to his record

[Basco]

I truly believe prime Martinez outboxes GGG. Sharp countering and lots of movement would be the key.

[Divine Hammer]

nope.

martinez wouldn't last against GGG's power and pressure.

round 12 of martinez vs chavez jr would be round 3 against GGG.

[BattleAxePurist]

We don't know what Golovkin's ceiling is but this current version is what will be used and the conclusion is nah.

Golovkin is a efficient maniacal stalker who would take some of those counter lefts but he will wear Martinez down with constant pressure eventually he'll have to stand his ground what he can dish out won't equal what he'll take.

[KingTito]

I can see two endings. Prime Martinez outboxes him en route to a competitive decision or gets caught late after being ahead. Either way, I do not think Prime Sergio is a walk in the park for GGG

Exactly what I was thinking.

[Larry the boss]

Prime Sergio was a ****ing beast and was knocking people out left and right just like GGG

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Prime Sergio was a ****ing beast and was knocking people out left and right just like GGG

Exaggeration.....

[John Locke]

Martinez is being hugely underrated on this thread.

I would pick GGG to beat a prime Martinez but it would be competitive for as long as it lasts.