Technical Thread : You're Sergio Martinez. How do you fight JCC Jr?

does sergio posses the skill to turn chav onto the ropes when trapped?

 

If I was giving advise to Martinez, I'd say something like this. Its quite simple really: Don't let Chavez Jr walk you down.

Use variation and be unpredictable. Win the first few rounds using the jab and without expending too much energy, before Chavez (often slow starter) comes forward with more intent in Rds 3-4.

Don't get pinned on the ropes.

Half-step back or to the side and counter (esp with hooks) when Chavez comes forward. Make him respect your power and think twice about rushing in.

Try to leave some room in the tank for when Chavez gets more desperate later in the fight chasing it and oppertunities will present to connect with solid shots.

 

I can't even recall seeing the dude shaken, let alone hurt. I think with his style if he was hiding something fragile, it would have shown up.

 

i was speaking to my friend about this (he boxes) saying how you step in with your left leg when you have them trapped then you throw the right hook as they try to spin out to the left, in chav case like you said the hook to the body is the one to use.

You see Andy lee can box but nothing special, he managed to frustrate chavez, sergio is a better boxer and much quicker HOWEVER sergio does lack discipline.
i can see sergio shipping some big combos late but i think he will win the first 8 rounds-ish, i just think he will be far too sharp for chavez, the only thing that i think is a danger is him tiring late, he will have to be able to move late otherwise he could be stopped.

i completely agree about countering chavez jab, andy did it to a good extent, chav is far too open for the left to me, i don't see how he won't destroy chavez especially in the first 8 rounds. maybe even a ref stoppage.

 

If Junior gets the ring size he wants, and always gets, basically 6X6, Martinez is going to have tough going. He'll need room to punch and move. I see this as basically a Cotto v Margarito type fight. The smaller guy has to use superior skill and speed and angles to wear down the bigger, stronger, and in this case, younger fighter. Martinez tends to gas later in fights, so I'm not sure how well he'll do under the constant pressure of Junior. My money's on Junior to stop Martinez late. Then, shockingly leave the arena without having taken a **** test.

 

I know it's not that simple but...

Sergio has good footwork, and head movement. He should stick to that to avoid Jr's headshot.

He needs to keep his hands by his sides so he can quickly defend the body as Jr is a brutal body puncher as well.

Plus, his advatage in speed (I think) which would make it easier for him to stick and move especially with his underrated jab.

Yeah, I agree with the analysis of following the gameplan against Pavlik, except that Pavlik is very slow and hesitates while Jr. will throw punches when he wants too.

 

hit and run floyd vs chico style.

 

I think he'll opt to get a cut over his eye and try to get outta there before 10...it's his only way of winning by piling up early rounds.
He builds a 5-2 type lead then starts feeling the heat and finds way to get bloodied soas he can escape the body attack which is about to overwhelm him.

If he doesnt try to get out, and somehow tries to win on merit and ability alone, he's getting KTFO.:deal

 

To be honest the way Martinez looked against Macklin...
IF Jr. Don't force Sergio to quit before 10rds I'll be disappointed.

 

Make it an even playing field: take PEDs, the rest is quite obvious.

 

Sergio's latest performances???
(Maybe dude is off the "Juice" himself)

Just sayin'
(Not accusing)

 

Massive heartbreak for fans exists in boxing. :yep

 

I agree with this, but he needs to make sure to avoid the mid-fight lull he had in that fight as well where Pavlik did win a couple of rounds. With someone like Jr. who throws punches in bunches and with authority, you can't afford to take any rounds off.


Martinez needs to use his footwork, jab and feints to set Chavez up for a nice straight/overhand left (mix it up). Once he is able to land the left a bit more often and with more authority, he can work to follow it up with a right hook and see how Chavez takes his power.


If he hurts Chavez at all, keep doing what's working, but definitely don't smother things and don't look to KO Chavez by going all out if he does get hurt.

Dude basically needs to fight cautious, but ready to strike with absolute quick power shots when he sees the opening. Once that opening is closed, he needs to move and get the **** away from the ropes. Keep it in the middle of the ring and keep Chavez turning away from his right hand.


It's going to be an intense affair, even if there is not a lot of action (seems doubtful that would be the case)...definitely one of those fights where you can feel that any punch, at any time, could stop things. ****in LOVE fights like that!