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Originally Posted by SJS19

He is the best 160 pounder, but that's a weak division.
He has talent, but his big wins were against an out of sorts Kelly Pavlik (who still did well), a 154 pounder Dzinzuric, who I actually rate very highly and would love to see fight Cotto. and Paul Williams who you could argue is really a WW.

Martinez is good, but last night was his first fight with a fully fledged big middleweight, and he made Sergio uncomftorble in spots. Hopkins would win due to size difference and skill level, I also think Mayweather can beat this guy.
Arthur Abraham is a logical fight for Martinez.

Side note : HBO were awful to Darren Barker, Harrold Lederman wouldn't even acknowledge him by name for the most part.

Deservedly so really. He fought like an overachieving nobody. Really didn't belong in the ring for this fight.