who cares if hes an alcoholic? you should not be betting on boxing or any other sporting event with that attitude. you're going to bet on a drunk? oh my.
I'd say it's precisely the opposite. Martinez has the offensive ability to keep Abraham stuck in his shell for most of the night, and the movement to keep him off-balance. Pirog's much lower workrate however would give him plenty of opportunities to go on the attack.
yup he still can beat sturm and all the other foes, even martinez would have difficultys with his power
I know they trained at the gym Pavlik came up through before him according to the HBO video they showed before his fight with Taylor, I don't know if they had any pro or even amateur experience.