Is Sergio Martinez Over rated?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Kid_Chocolate, Oct 1, 2011.


  1. bballchamp11

    bballchamp11 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    did you just watch Sergio's most recent fight?:verysad
     
  2. tito44

    tito44 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Above Manny, of course not. Not even close. He is above Mayweather, he has beat one average fighter in 16 months.
     
  3. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    I thought Barker, for the level he is, done brilliantly. He done the right thing by not charging in recklessly - which would have seen him get knocked out sooner. He maintained distance well, and made Sergio pay for his low-hands style.

    His only crime, unfortunately, was that from round 6, he became too inactive, and allowed Sergio to overwhelm him with punches and grow in confidence.

    And yes, this fight has proved that Sergio has been overrated just a tad bit over the past year or so. The only reason why he's regarded as such a threat to the Mayweathers and Pacquiaos, is because of his size, and that's it. When it comes to skill and talent, he's nowhere near their level.
     
  4. dvb

    dvb Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ye,over rated to all the previously scared middleweights who didnt want to fight him but do now,he should be glad a euro level boxer frustrated him and made him look less scary to all the other middleweights,watch the big fights happen now for sergio,perfect plan imo.
     
  5. bballchamp11

    bballchamp11 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    :yep
     
  6. Fan88

    Fan88 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Barker was 24-0 and a european champion. Calling him a journeyman is downright disrespectful. He's obviously got some skills and as far as im concerned a Pirog-Barker fight is a toss up.
     
  7. Farmboxer

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