I think his managment felt he would lose to Martinez anyway. anyone genuinley at European level would beat him so they might as well cash out now. Casey doesn't seem the type of fighter that would have his confidence wiped after a loss at World level.
Why is everyone so sold on Rigo he seems to be a decent boxer and nothing more to me. Casey has a chance in this fight it might be slim as Rigo is a good runner and will likely win on points but Im pulling for Casey.
I was optimistic with my 16 minutes. Expected Casey to fight just a bit smarter for the earlier rounds....
well that was a surprise, not that he lost but how quickly he lost, fearsome attack by rigo, first body shot hurt casey badly, all down hill from there.
He was actually very cautious and then when hit with the first hard body shot, was moving away -- indeed, running.
he was basically tourougly outclassed and if he got past the first in hinsight he wouldnt have got past the 2nd anyway hope he can get back to eurolevel soon some good fight for him der said he hopes to be back in the ring in 3 months today in the paper and that hes already itchin to get back trainin