I think we will see a Calzaghe-Lacy situation here where the guy that supposedly has power and strength advantage gets schooled by the guy that has speed, skills, and slickness. I can see Chavez losing every second of every round. Martinez isn't going to stand in front of him flat footed like Andy Lee did. He is going to use movement, angles, and pinpoint accuracy punching to win in lopsided fashion. Chavez has been coddled too much. There is a huge gulf in class here and people that understand how Boxing works know this.
Facts state otherwise. There are several Iron Chinned Warriors in our sport who were not only never knocked out they were never even knocked down. How can you say that? There is Empirical Evidence that states otherwise.
You forgot that Martinez has real power in his hands too. I don't think that Chavit has ever faced a guy that can punch that hard as Martinez does.
I know Martinez has power but he is not a savage puncher. I think Martinez wins this fight and much much easier than a lot of people on here think. If Chavez starts to cramp in his legs again like he has his last few fights he is screwed. This isn't Andy Lee he is fighting he is fighting a guy that has skills. I honestly don't see Chavez being able to win many if any rounds. Martinez will use his movement and speed.
Martinez is known adjust and to press up his attack late and win by stoppage. I say yes but I have a feeling Chavez plans to hold and hug all night. :yep
How can you say that? There is Empirical Evidence that states otherwise.[/QUOTE] The fighters you mentioned all are great defensive fighters that have been successful in avoiding extremely powerful shots. Anyone can get knocked out if the punch is thrown hard enough. Just because a fighter has never been knocked out does not mean it is impossible for them to be knocked out.
Williams had a far more proven chin than Chavez and look what happened to him! Of course Sergio can drop him.