Frank Stea
Sergio Martinez 50-2-2 (28KOs) won a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. 46-1-1 (32KOs) after a scare in the final round to win the WBC World Middleweight Championship
Sergio Martinez 50-2-2 (28KOs) won a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. 46-1-1 (32KOs) after a scare in the final round to win the WBC World Middleweight Championship
Both fighters felt each other out in round
one. Martinez was busier letting his jab
go more often. 10-9 Martinez.
Chavez taunted Martinez in round two as the
Argentine champion landed many shots on the gloves of the Mexican. Chavez landed some solid body shots after
trapping Martinez on the ropes. Martinez
resorted back to moving around the ring utilizing his jab and regained control
of the fight. 10-9 Martinez.
Martinez moved and danced around the ring
landing jabs and right uppercuts. Chavez
had few moments in round three but Martinez’s speed, movement and busier
approach had Martinez leading on my scorecard through three. 10-9
Martinez.
A straight left hand by Martinez in the
beginning of round four got the attention of Chavez and a right hook that was the best
punch of the fight so far. Chavez had
his moments but didn’t faze Martinez one bit. Martinez won a heated exchange to
end the round. 10-9 Martinez.
Martinez once again moved around the ring
controlling the pace with his jabs and straight lefts. Chavez showed frustration and absolutely no
answer for the “Maravilla” gameplan. 10-9 Martinez.
Chavez was able to trap Martinez on the
ropes landing some nice shots. Martinez
unloaded with combinations midway through the round. Martinez closed out the round more aggressive
and wins again on my scorecard. 10-9 Martinez.
Martinez battered and bloodied Chavez in
round seven. Chavez put forth no effort
and rarely let his hands go in the round. I don’t see this lasting much longer. 10-9 Martinez.
Chavez had his best round in round eight
landing some hard clean shots. Martinez
seemed to have taken this round off. Chavez wins his first round of the fight on my scorecard. 10-9 Chavez.
Martinez moved around the ring landing
quick jabs and straight lefts. Chavez is
not being as busy as he needs to at this point of the fight. Martinez lands his jab at will and wins the
round. 10-9 Martinez.
Chavez shows no sense of urgency in round
ten and continued to be out boxed and severely out punched by Martinez. 10-9 Martinez.
Chavez showed some sign of life in round
eleven landing some decent shots. Martinez responded with a more effective assault on his own. Martinez’ left eye is cut from a right hand by
Chavez from earlier in the round. 10-9 Martinez.
Chavez desperately needs a knockout going
into the final round. Chavez dropped
Martinez twice with about a minute left and had the Argentine warrior in loads
of trouble. He survived and hung in there
for the final bell. WOW!!! Who the heck knows how the judges see
it. 10-7 Chavez.
Scores were 117-110, 118-109, 118-109 for Martinez