Sergio Martinez
# sergio-martinez - Thursday 20 December, 2012
Messi only Argentina’s third best sports person
Despite 90 goals in 2012, the Barcelona forward trailed in behind two fighters.
# sergio-martinez - Sunday 16 September, 2012
Martinez survives knockdown to dethrone Chavez
The 37-year-old reclaimed the WBC middleweight title by a unanimous points decision.
# sergio-martinez - Saturday 15 September, 2012
Pride or Prejudice: Martinez and Chavez Jr go head-to-head
As Matthew Macklin looks to get back to winning ways in Las Vegas tonight, Sergio Martinez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr meet in a mouth-watering main event. Shane Curtis previews the world title showdown.
# sergio-martinez - Tuesday 4 September, 2012
Macklin targets title shot against Daniel Geale
Matthew Macklin feels he is the ideal opponent if Australia’s Daniel Geale defends his world middleweight titles in America.
# sergio-martinez - Wednesday 4 April, 2012
Andy Lee ready for ‘biggest fight of my life’
The Irish boxer also admitted to becoming disillusioned with boxing’s politics over the years.
Chavez fight ‘will be a vindication of my lifetime of work’ – Andy Lee
Lee has agreed terms to fight WBC middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in the Sun Bowl Stadium, Texas on 16 June.
# sergio-martinez - Wednesday 21 March, 2012
Showdown in the Sun Bowl: Lee challenges Chavez Jr to title fight
Limerick’s Andy Lee has called on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr to grant him a shot at the WBC middleweight title on 16 June.
# sergio-martinez - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
# sergio-martinez - Sunday 18 March, 2012
Ireland’s Macklin defeated by Martinez after 11 rounds
The Birmingham-born fighter was beaten on a techical knockout by the world middleweight champion.
# sergio-martinez - Friday 16 March, 2012
Step aside, Sergio: Macklin ready to become the world’s top middleweight
“He is 37 years old now and on Saturday night, he’s going to feel every single day of those 37 years,” promises Tipperary’s favourite son.
# sergio-martinez - Thursday 8 March, 2012
‘This could be a life-changer’ — Matthew Macklin ready for Patrick’s Day chance
“They don’t see it as the one-sided fight some of your internet type, forum guys see it as.”
# sergio-martinez - Thursday 1 March, 2012
We’ve got your back: Kelly and Corbett tip Macklin to shine on the big stage
Tipperary hurlers Eoin Kelly and Lar Corbett are in New York this week to support Matthew Macklin ahead of his St Patrick’s Day date with destiny.
# sergio-martinez - Thursday 23 February, 2012
Corner men: Tipp stars to join Macklin at training camp
Eoin Kelly and the recently retired Lar Corbett will join Matthew Macklin in New York ahead of his St Patrick’s Day world title fight.
# sergio-martinez - Thursday 2 February, 2012
Lee set to miss out on Sturm title shot – reports
Sebastian Zbik has emerged as a serious contender to face WBA “Super” middleweight champion Felix Sturm in April, according to reports in Germany.
# sergio-martinez - Monday 23 January, 2012
Sturm brewing as Andy Lee drops off Macklin-Martinez undercard
Andy Lee’s camp have moved to open negotiations for an April title fight against WBA “Super” Middleweight champion Felix Sturm.
# sergio-martinez - Thursday 12 January, 2012
Macklin: I’ll go through walls to knock Martinez out
Matthew Macklin promises to give everything he’s got when he steps into the ring with Sergio Martinez on 17 March.
# sergio-martinez - Wednesday 4 January, 2012
‘This is my year’: Andy Lee targets world title in 2012
The Limerick man believes that he is just one win away from landing a shot at one of the middleweight belts.
# sergio-martinez - Saturday 1 October, 2011
Lee tantalisingly close to his shot at the big one
Limerick man has been linked with a chance at the world title for some time, but that hasn’t come off, in part because of a lack of coherent management and promotion.
# sergio-martinez - Monday 19 September, 2011
# sergio-martinez - Thursday 7 July, 2011
Macklin to bounce back with title shot against Martinez?
Irish fighter seems to have impressed American TV execs with his display against Felix Sturm.
# sergio-martinez - Monday 14 March, 2011
Last-gasp Lee not ready for Martinez shot
Promoter advises Limerick fighter to bide his time after tenth-round victory over Craig McEwan.
# sergio-martinez - Thursday 10 March, 2011
Lee hoping to stake claim for title shot
The Limerick man is confident ahead of Saturday evening’s middleweight bout against Craig McEwan in Connecticut.









































