Martinez should move up and fight Ward.

Chances are Floyd is not going to Fight Martinez no time soon or ever. Martinez is in a postion where he could move up or drop down to 154lb. He could fight Canelo, Cotto etc, but neither one of the those fights would elevate his popularity like a victory over Andre Ward. I'm sure Ward would fight him and Marinez adding the extra weight shouldn't hurt him. So why not go for it?

 

It's not that bad of a idea. Canelo really has not been tested yet, which is why Golden boy wasn't intrestead with him fighting Mayweather, Cotto has been in to many wars, folks will tune in, but chances are Martinez will beat him. Ward on the other hand has beat every good fighter at his weight and just took out the top LHW. He's young and he's a champion. Beating ward would be more impressive then beating Cotto or Canelo, and for obvious reasons. Moving up and beating a good bigger fighter at his own weight is always better then beating the little guy at his own weight. Unless the little guy is Mayweather.

 

Well for one, Ward status is better then Martinez, so Martinez should move up.

 

What about the legacy. Boxing focus to much on the buisness aspect of things, which is why we have not seen Mayweather vs Pacquiao. Martinez don't have to many years left. Why not do something that will shock boxing fans? I have no doubt that he will beat Canelo or Cotto should he fight either guy. Sure he'll make money doing it, but beating them will not be as impressive as beating Ward would be. They could put Ward title on the line being that there fighting at his weight. Should Martinez loose, he could still keep his MW title and then defended against Canelo, Cotto etc.