So the WBA has Sergio Martinez ranked #3 at 160?

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  1. Keleneki

    Keleneki Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hahaha! Like the WBA had Ali Raymi ranked number 11 when he was dead.
     
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  2. BCS8

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    Wow dangerous fight at #3! I guess I was wrong. It's all about beating those ranked contenders, guys.
     
  3. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    G will finally get that KO 12 years later
     
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  4. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Except Raymi was an absolute legend
     
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  5. m.s.

    m.s. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dont think so.
     
  6. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I didn't even know he had made a comeback, he was shot at 39 when he fought Cotto. It's crazy to think at 47 he's even being talked about for a title shot.

    I hope it doesn't happen, Martinez has literally fought nobodies to earn this ranking, his last opponent was 6-6-2! Golovkin even this faded old version destroys him. That's not something I want to see.
     
  7. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    This is why boxing runs off fans
     
  8. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I guess the winner can take on Carlos Palomino
     
  9. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    Ring rated contenders aren't the same as sanctioning rated contenders.
     
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  10. Rilz

    Rilz Ball don't lie! Full Member

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    Golovkin will take that fight. Decent money, very winnable, and believe it or it will be a nice little legacy boosting fight. Sergio the former champ, while washed up us still a good name to have. Very similar to how Jones adds to Calzaghe's legacy. People will see it is a mismatch now (which it is), but time will be kind to that win if it happens.
     
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  11. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Unbelievable
     
  12. Richard M Murrieta

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    Why don't they dig up Hugo Corro?
     
  13. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Meanwhile, I remember a time he asked each sanctioning body to urinate directly on his feet, which were on fire, from all the movement, and they all declined but offered to help the fire spread with an accelerant.
     
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  14. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Well, in a way, maybe they're still doing that.
     
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  15. Mike_b

    Mike_b Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Is this the same wba that had Manuel charr and fres Oquendo rated as an interim fight?
     
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