I know he has been trying to secure a mega fight so to speak. I do admire him being willing to take on these guys like Barker/Macklin. I know alot of you dont like him fighting these guys but I think he deserves some credit. It must be fairly hard to remain motivated when you are not facing the biggest challenges on the biggest stages, but rather than sulk that he can't get Mayweather/Pacquiao/Cotto/Chavez Jr in the ring he is keeping busy. His performances have been consistant and he keeps giving these guys the business so I hope he can get the Chavez fight next I think he deserves it he has given us some really good performances. Then I hope Floyd (if he gets by Cotto) gives him a shot too as he said he would, so he should stick to his word.
I love Floyd but asking Floyd to stick to his word is like asking Mr.Burns to participate in charity work, it will never happen. I do believe Martinez deserves a huge payday asap since he's been so good to us fans for taking high risk fights.